The University has a set of eight identified Graduate Attributes that all students will develop through their academic journey with us. Students will be able to recognise and articulate these attributes to succeed in the increasingly complex graduate labour market. The University’s Course Design Framework explains the process of embedding the Graduate Attributes into the curriculum, through the development of content to support Employability, Enterprise and Entrepreneurship (EEE). It demonstrates how attributes can be developed through learning activities, and assessed through learning outcomes and innovative assessment.
Through effective course design and implementation, course teams can help students to identify where they are developing the Graduate Attributes throughout their degree, and provide spaces for students to reflect on their personal progress in developing these essential attributes. Course Teams must consider how these Attributes are embedded into course and module (re)design and development.
Each of the 8 Graduate Attributes have a number of underpinning key skills, and can help you to consider how they can be effectively embedded and better understood by students. However, this is not a prescriptive list as we recognise that there may be additional interpretations and, thus, suitable skills, based on sector and course specialisms.
An individual's ability to manage their tasks, time, and goals effectively without requiring constant supervision. It is often a key attribute in professional and personal growth. Developing self-organisation skills often leads to greater efficiency, productivity, and satisfaction in both personal and professional environments.
Key skills might include:
Lecturer perspectives on where students develop self-organisation within their course
Combines the ability to generate innovative ideas with the skill to evaluate and refine them thoughtfully. Key attributes might include the student being open-minded, curious and imaginative, able to consider multiple perspectives to develop logical decisions or arguments.
Key skills might include:
Lecturer perspectives on where students develop creativity and critical thinking within their course
Students can handle challenges, recover from setbacks, and adjust effectively to change.
Key skills might include:
Lecturer perspectives on where students develop resilience and adaptability within their course:
Developing self-awareness allows students to understand their emotions, motivations and values, and be clear about what this means for them and their future. It helps them identify personal strengths and areas for development. Learning to reflect is important in helping to understand themselves, and identify and evolve goals.
Key skills might include:
Lecturer perspectives on where students develop self-awareness within their course
The ability for students to have an understanding of their world and their place in it. Students will demonstrate that they are receptive to new ideas, perspectives and the appreciation for difference in views, individuals, social and cultural backgrounds and experiences.
Key skills might include:
Lecturer perspectives on where students develop resilience and adaptability within their course
Combines strong communication, interpersonal, team building and leadership skills, allowing students to effectively express their ideas and guide others. Able to express viewpoints supported by evidence and reasoning.
Key skills might include:
Lecturer perspectives on where students develop confidence and the ability to share and lead within their course
An individual’s ability to work well with others to achieve shared goals, and build healthy relationships. This requires strong interpersonal skills, open communication, and a willingness to contribute to and support team efforts.
Key skills might include:
Lecturer perspectives on where students develop collaborative skills within their course
Encompasses skills related to finding, evaluating, and utilising information effectively, especially through digital platforms. Students with this attribute can navigate online resources and digital tools to gather reliable data, solve problems, and communicate their findings effectively.
Key skills might include:
Lecturer perspectives on where students develop research and digital literacy skills within their course