An approved 6 month work placement as an alternative to an MSc Project

Timing will depend on placement organisation but may include extended periods away from base.

GES MSc Project

Report on technical investigation - 30%

Reflective Work Diary - 60%

Employer's report - 10%

It is the default expectation that all courses will offer opportunities for reassessment or deferred assessment. Where it is not possible to offer this in some assessment components, the grade achieved at the first attempt will be counted towards the final course grade, and any exceptions for this course are described below.

[No exceptions]

To provide an opportunity to apply the skills, knowledge and understanding gained during the programme within a working environment.

To give students practical experience in carrying out geospatial operations in a workplace environment.

To develop skills in reflection on tasks completed, independent investigation and report writing.

To develop key graduate attributes including independent research and self-evaluation, interpersonal, team working and communications skills.

By the end of this course students will be able to:

■ Demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of a particular workplace and their work practices

■ Evaluate the role and strategies of the placement organisation and their position within it

■ Show an ability to work effectively as an individual and team member

■ Self-evaluate their own learning and acquired knowledge and skills gained through the placement

■ Present in written form an assessment of the work placement and produce a report to a professional standard