GD5603 Work-based Project (60-credit)

Academic year

2024 to 2025 Summer after graduation

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Key module information

SCOTCAT credits

60

The Scottish Credit Accumulation and Transfer (SCOTCAT) system allows credits gained in Scotland to be transferred between institutions. The number of credits associated with a module gives an indication of the amount of learning effort required by the learner. European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) credits are half the value of SCOTCAT credits.

SCQF level

SCQF level 11

The Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) provides an indication of the complexity of award qualifications and associated learning and operates on an ascending numeric scale from Levels 1-12 with SCQF Level 10 equating to a Scottish undergraduate Honours degree.

Availability restrictions

Available only to students on the Museum and Heritage Studies programme who have secured an approved work placement.

Module Staff

Ms Nicole Meehan Dr Karen Brown Dr Agnes Bos

This information is given as indicative. Staff involved in a module may change at short notice depending on availability and circumstances.

Module description

The 60 credit iteration of the work-based project module is designed to provide students with a realistic experience of working within the cultural sector. Students will build a range of practical and transferable skills during an intensive period of work undertaken during the summer semester that will be instrumental in securing employment upon graduation. A portfolio of projects, developed with a range of cultural institutions will be offered to students. It is envisaged that these will encompass a breadth of activities from collections management to audience development, from digital engagement to policy creation. Students will spend the equivalent of 40 x 8 hour days at the host institution (arranged in mutually agreed working pattern). Additional time will be spent writing their assessed outputs. Students will be supported academically by Museum and Heritage Studies staff throughout through regular meetings and discussion of reflective journal entries.

Relationship to other modules

Pre-requisites

BEFORE TAKING THIS MODULE YOU MUST PASS GD5601 AND PASS GD5602

Assessment pattern

Coursework = 100%

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Scheduled learning hours

3

The number of compulsory student:staff contact hours over the period of the module.

Guided independent study hours

290

The number of hours that students are expected to invest in independent study over the period of the module.

Intended learning outcomes

  • Gain experience of working within cultural institutions
  • Understand aspects of professionalism within the workplace
  • Connect museological/museum studies theory with practice
  • Engage effectively in reflective and critical thinking through assessment mechanisms
  • Reflect upon institutional power structures in museums