The Diploma in Professional and Industrial Studies

A minimum of 45 weeks activity (excluding holidays) of either a 'substantive' nature i.e., of graduate level or 'supplementary' activity such as online learning, voluntary work etc. A minimum of 25 weeks should be of a 'substantive' nature.

The student must complete an interim report and a final report reflecting on their placement experience. The interim report to cover items including, but not limited to, an introduction to the company and reflection on the application and induction processes - length guideline: 1,000-1,500 words. The final report to cover a brief description of the work you have undertaken at the company over the year and a substantial reflection on your personal development over the year - length guideline: 3,000-5,000 words.

A poster or video presentation to first- and second-year students providing information and reflection on the work placement experience upon return to university. Students have the oppurtuinity to display and talk about their work during an exhibition in November.

A competent performance of duties whilst on placement; maintaining good conduct and upholding the reputation and standards of both the company and the University. This is evidenced through one employer appraisals during the placement, one to be completed and discussed with the Placement Tutor at the second visit, the second to be submitted at the end of the student’s placement.