PO2ADC: Advanced Degree Competencies

Module code: PO2ADC

Module provider: Politics; School of Philosophy, Politics and Economics

Credits: 0

Level: Level 2 (Intermediate)

When you'll be taught: Semester 1

Module convenor: Dr Amanda Hall, email: amanda.hall@reading.ac.uk

Pre-requisite module(s):

Co-requisite module(s):

Pre-requisite or Co-requisite module(s):

Module(s) excluded:

Placement information: NA

Academic year: 2024/5

Available to visiting students: No

Talis reading list: No

Last updated: 23 May 2024

Overview

Module aims and purpose

This module will provide students with the skills and understanding necessary to perform well at Part 2 and beyond.  It will introduce the academic expectations associated with more advanced study, identify common challenges and suggest strategies for overcoming them, present key sources of support, and facilitate the development of advanced study skills.  It will also enhance students’ understanding of how the skills they will develop in Parts 2 and 3 will transfer into the world of work and help them to reflect on their career goals and identify what steps they might take at this stage in order to achieve those goals. 

Module learning outcomes

By the end of the module, it is expected that students will be able to: 

1. Utilise library resources to conduct independent research  
2. Reflect on previous feedback to improve future work 
3. Understand expectations associated with Part 2 study, including critical engagement with sources 

Module content

• Academic expectations and sources of support 
• Study skills 
• Understanding of transferable skills and the world of work 

Structure

Teaching and learning methods

After an introductory lecture, students will learn through a series of small group exercises and seminar discussions. 

Study hours

At least 5 hours of scheduled teaching and learning activities will be delivered in person, with the remaining hours for scheduled and self-scheduled teaching and learning activities delivered either in person or online. You will receive further details about how these hours will be delivered before the start of the module.

Please note the independent study hours above are notional numbers of hours; each student will approach studying in different ways. We would advise you to reflect on your learning and the number of hours you are allocating to these tasks.

Semester 1 The hours in this column may include hours during the Christmas holiday period.

Semester 2 The hours in this column may include hours during the Easter holiday period.

Summer The hours in this column will take place during the summer holidays and may be at the start and/or end of the module.

Assessment

Requirements for a pass

There is no assessment on this module.

Summative assessment

Penalties for late submission of summative assessment

There is no assessment on this module.

Formative assessment

Formative assessment is any task or activity which creates feedback (or feedforward) for you about your learning, but which does not contribute towards your overall module mark.

Reassessment

Additional costs