GD5606 Work-based Project (10-credit)

2025 to 2026 Semester 2

Curricular information may be subject to change

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Key module information

SCOTCAT credits

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 coordinator

Dr N P Meehan

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

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 10-credit iteration of the work-based project module is designed to sit in combination with another 20 credit PGT module, and to provide complementary work experience in relation to this module. Students will build a range of practical and transferable skills during a period of work undertaken during the second 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 30 hours at the host institution (arranged in mutually agreed working pattern) during the second semester of the academic year. 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

Relationship to other modules

Pre-requisites

BEFORE TAKING THIS MODULE YOU MUST PASS GD5601 AND PASS GD5602

Assessment pattern

Coursework = 100%

Re-assessment