GS535

Graduate Studies Form for Modules attached to Structured PhD and/or Research Masters Programmes

Title

Induction and Professional Development

Credits  (ECTS)

5 ECTS

Module Places

40

Module Code:

GS535

Elective Places

Indicative Module Descriptor:

This module will provide an induction to the Structured PhD programme via a series of information sessions, workshops, and online tutorials designed to develop students’ transferable and career management skills.  Delivery includes a mixture of in-person and online components.

Indicative Learning Outcomes:

On successful completion of this module, students should ….

• Be aware of the structure and requirements of the Structured PhD programme and the roles of their supervisor and GRC
• Be able to articulate their specific research (sub)field(s) and demonstrate an understanding of research culture and norms in their area(s)
• Have gained insight into career development issues and the range of available supports at NUI Galway
• Have experience in writing a CV
• Be able to identify and communicate their own transferable skills effectively 

Workload:

Class Contact

Vice Dean Graduate Studies

Information Sessions, Workshops, and/or Online Tutorials

All students must attend a PGR orientation session and attend/complete a core set of (short) compulsory workshops and/or online tutorials. In addition, students must attend/complete a minimum of five additional workshops and/or online tutorials selected from a wide range of optional choices. 

Specified Assignment(s)

CV and Transferable Skills Assignment

Know Your (Sub)Field(s) Assignment

Personal Progress and Final Reflections Assignment

Autonomous Student Learning

Recommended readings on career development

Assessment(s)

Type

% of marks

Timing

Mandatory attendance/completion of information sessions, workshops, and/or online tutorials

{Attendance' for the workshops will be tracked via Blackboard.

'Completion' for the online tutorials (where completion certificates are issued by LinkedIn Learning must be submitted via Blackboard by the student}.

Assignments

100%

Result

Pass / Fail