SP4055 - Professional and Core Skills (2026/27)
| Module specification | Module approved to run in 2026/27 | ||||||||
| Module title | Professional and Core Skills | ||||||||
| Module level | Certificate (04) | ||||||||
| Credit rating for module | 15 | ||||||||
| School | School of Human Sciences | ||||||||
| Total study hours | 150 | ||||||||
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| Running in 2026/27(Please note that module timeslots are subject to change) | No instances running in the year |
Module summary
This module is designed to introduce you to the study of health sciences within higher education at London Metropolitan University, while also helping you develop lifelong skills in organisation and effective application of knowledge through ongoing learning.
This module will develop your transferable skills to enable you to derive maximum benefit from your chosen courses of study. We will provide clear guidance on the University’s teaching, assessment and progression regulations to facilitate smooth progression through your chosen course of study.
The module will introduce you to the learning resources and support facilities available within the University to assist you with your personal and professional development. The development of study skills will include writing laboratory records, scientific reports and essays.
You will be introduced to the development, scope and organisation of your chosen discipline and its associated professional bodies and employment opportunities. The transferable skills that will be developed will also prepare you for employment.
The module engages you in an exploration of activities that allow skills and knowledge relevant to your field of study to be developed. You will reflect on yourself as a learner, your development in a civic engagement context, as well as a work-based learning and careers context. Additionally, by constructing knowledge as individuals, and as part of a culturally diverse learning community, this module supports your development and achievement, and your ability to communicate effectively in a variety of professional, social and cultural contexts.
Prior learning requirements
N/A
Available for Study Abroad? No
Syllabus
Introduction and induction to the University learning resources (LO 1, 2, 3, 4)
Professionalism in higher education and the workplace including appropriate communication methods (LO 1, 2, 3, 4)
Breadth and structure of chosen discipline (LO 1, 4)
Identification of the development of transferable skills for employment in scientific environments (LO 1, 2, 3, 4)
Professional issues: career opportunities; professional qualifications; social injustice; starting a business (LO 1, 4)
Development and maintenance of personal profile and curriculum vitae (LO 2, 3)
Reflection on own values, attributes and behaviours (LO 1, 2)
Marketing your curriculum vitae and profile plus reflective practice (LO 1, 2)
The role, structure and function of relevant professional bodies (LO 1, 4)
Word processing, use of spreadsheets and graphical presentation (LO 2, 3)
The ethical and proper use of Artificial Intelligence (LO 1, 3)
Familiarisation with the Gateway to Success initiative (LO 3 and 4)
Balance of independent study and scheduled teaching activity
Lectures, tutorials, and IT workshops will provide a conceptual framework and opportunity for acquisition, discussion and the practice of skills. The use of student-centred learning resources will be integrated into individual and teamwork exercises in the development of understanding, skills and competencies.
Sessions will also be allocated to the production of a personal portfolio and curriculum vitae where students will be encouraged to review their skills and qualifications and plan for their future career.
The University’s virtual learning platform will be used extensively to provide the students with appropriate learning materials, as well as learning checks and video resources to enhance students learning and engagement.
Learning outcomes
LO 1: Assess personal strengths, weaknesses and values, and identify broad areas for personal growth and development and demonstrate an understanding of future possible career paths and the opportunities provided through subject study and extra-curricular activities
LO 2: Maintain a personal profile, including an up-to-date curriculum vitae and reflect upon own and others work to develop core higher education skills
LO 3: Demonstrate proficiency in IT skills and basic maths including word processing, spreadsheets and utilising online packages
LO 4: Demonstrate an understanding of their chosen field of study in an employment, research and community context