Study Guide

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- plan their studies, taking into account prior learning and employment opportunities in the field
- understand the significance of internationality in the job market
- obtain information about opportunities for developing competences
- apply different learning techniques
- assess their personal well-being and its significance for their professional resilience
- assess their need for guidance and support
- identify and evaluate personal strengths and development needs

Teaching methods

This course is a part of the From a Student to a Professional study unit which consists of 3 modules which includes:

YY00BN52 Study Skills and Professional Orientation (2 ECTS 2023-2024)
YY00BN53 Professional Development (2 ECTS 2024-2025)
YY00BN54 Starting a Successful Career (1 ECTS 2025)

In each module you will have PSP (Personal Study Plan) discussions with your tutor teacher, group discussions with your peers and carry out tasks that will support your study and career goals.

The study unit consists of online materials delivered through the Canvas platform. These contain information about the assignments and group sessions.

Learning materials and recommended literature

All materials are available in Canvas.

Alternative completion methods of implementation

All students are entitled to demonstrate their competence. The recognition and accreditation of prior competence is initiated by the students themselves. The competence is recognised and accredited by the teacher responsible for the studies or another person designated to the position. The assessment is carried out according to the same assessment criteria and, as a rule, same grading scale as that adopted for the corresponding study unit or module. The student is entitled to apply for accreditation of prior competence regardless of where, how and when the competence has been acquired. The student may also seek accreditation of competence to be acquired on the job as part of their degree (work-based learning). The student is responsible for demonstrating and verifying their competence and for providing sufficient information.

Important dates

The course is available before the start of the first semester. Students are invited to complete two pre-course tasks (a self-introduction and a short questionnaire) before attending the orientation day (TBD).

Other dates are given in Canvas.

Students workload

YY00BN52 Study Skills and Professional Orientation (2 ECTS = 54 hours of student work)
YY00BN53 Professional Development (2 ECTS = 54 hours of student work)
YY00BN54 Starting a Successful Career (1 ECTS = 27 hours of student work)

5 ECTS = 135 hours of student work

Content and scheduling

The student will learn to:

- plan their studies by taking into account their previously acquired skills and the employment opportunities offered by the field
- perceive the available opportunities for developing their own competence
- apply different study methods
- evaluate their own well-being and its significance for their own coping
- assess their guidance and support needs
- evaluate and describe their own strengths and areas for development

Grading scale

Approved/Failed

Evaluation methods and criteria

Evaluation methods and criteria are given in Canvas.

Further information

The learning outcomes are assessed by using level 1 of Laurea's common assessment criteria.