Your programme is made up of credits, the total differs on programme to programme.
| Semester 1 Credit Value: | 10 |
| Semester 2 Credit Value: | 10 |
| ECTS Credits: | 10.0 |
| European Credit Transfer System | |
This module aims to provide you with the opportunity;
1. to develop knowledge and understanding of strategic and operational practice of third sector organisations;
2. be adaptable, curious and independent thinkers, in responding to the needs of your client organisations;
3. develop your leadership skills and appreciation of relevant ethical dimensions related to your projects.
Students taking this module will undertake a live action project in a third sector organisation.
The project will relate to a relevant topic covered as part of your programme of study and will enable you to apply your subject specific knowledge in a ‘live’ setting.
You will be supported by a member of staff to identify a suitable project, confirm the terms of reference, develop a plan for gathering the information required, confirm ethics and risk assessment and provide ongoing support for the implementation and management of the project.
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 42:00 | 42:00 | N/A |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 4 | 1:00 | 4:00 | To be delivered as PiP |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Workshops | 12 | 2:00 | 24:00 | To be delivered as PiP |
| Guided Independent Study | Student-led group activity | 1 | 75:00 | 75:00 | N/A |
| Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 1 | 49:00 | 49:00 | N/A |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Dissertation/project related supervision | 6 | 1:00 | 6:00 | Project supervision delivered PiP |
| Total | 200:00 |
The lectures and workshops at the beginning of semester 1 ensure that students are prepared for their independent work.
Support and supervision will be provided during workshops and discreet sessions on an ongoing basis to help monitor the project and guide students on how to engage effectively with the host organisation.
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
| Description | Length | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oral Presentation | 20 | 2 | M | 30 | Group Presentation |
| Description | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written exercise | 2 | M | 70 | Individual Report. 2,500 words, to include data analysis and assessment of organisational context |
| Description | When Set | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Report | M | Risk Assessment. Completed by each student group and agreed with the Module Leader prior to any project activity at the client org |
| Report | M | Ethical clearance. Completed by each student group and agreed with the Module Leader prior to any project activity at the client org |
Formative Assessment is an assessment which develops your skills in being assessed, allows for you to receive feedback, and prepares you for being assessed. However, it does not count to your final mark.
| Description | Semester | When Set | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Written exercise | 1 | M | Week 9 - Project Plan submitted and peer reviewed prior to any project activity at the client org |
NB: Marks from the oral presentation will be adjusted from the group mark based on peer review.
The assessments have been designed to ensure that the students actively engage with the third sector organisation throughout the module.