Graduate Attributes

  1. Subject specialists, with in‐depth knowledge, understanding, research and other skills associated with their discipline(s)
  2. Innovative and creative in their approach to positive change
  3. Socially intelligent and proactively inclusive, able to effectively navigate complex relationships with others from any background or culture
  4. Digitally literate
  5. Responsible for their own behaviour, their future and their wellbeing

GRADUATE ATTRIBUTE MATRIX

Be Innovative

Curious

Creative

Sense making

Critical thinking

Able to define and create significant positive change

Always looking for opportunities to continue to learn, reflect and apply new knowledge and skills in a positive sustainable way, with both a local and world perspective

Able to find new ways to address problems sustainably, answer questions or expressing meaning

Able to reflect and see the deeper meaning or significance; the “bigger picture” or patterns emerging

Able to evaluate and draw conclusions from information, to find sustainable solutions to complex problems and make decisions

Activities

Module choices; extra reading; clubs and societies, sport; projects and dissertations

Internships, placements; problem based learning; sport; projects and dissertations

Reflect on learning across modules; internships, placements and work experience

internships; Dissertations and projects

Be socially intelligent

Communication

Awareness

Collaboration

Leadership

Proactively seek and work with the diverse perspectives of other’s to effectively navigate complex relationships

Able to openly and honestly communicate and listen in a way that creates mutual understanding with others from diverse cultures, perspectives and backgrounds

Proactively seek the diverse thoughts, feelings and perspectives of others’ and taking these into account

Able to work productively with others, no matter their culture, perspective or background, and complete joint projects. To work in partnership.

Able to lead and support others by inspiring them with a clear vision and motivating them to achieve goals

Activities

Presentations; written reports; sport

Class discussions; clubs and societies; sport

Group work; clubs and societies; sport; placements and work experience

Group work; clubs and societies; sport;

Be digitally literate

ICT proficient

Information and data literacy

Digital creation, problem solving and innovation

Digital communication, collaboration and participation

Have the capabilities needed to live, learn and work in a digital society

Able to use the devices, applications and software commonly used in the discipline and in general use (e.g. Microsoft Office) effectively and to adapt to new developments in digital technology

Able to interpret, critically analyse and represent information in different settings. Understand the legal, ethical and security requirements around using and collecting data

use digital technology to develop new ideas, projects or opportunities

Able to communicate and collaborate effectively in digital media and spaces and build digital networks, while managing digital identity, reputation, wellbeing and safety on platforms such as LinkedIn

Activities

Approach to studies and opportunities through online learning;

Approach to studies and opportunities through online learning; projects

Approach to studies and opportunities through online learning; placements and work experience

Clubs and societies; module representation; projects; LinkedIn and other networks

Be responsible

Focus

Integrity

Adaptable

Initiative

Take responsibility for your own behaviour, learning, future and welbeing, including your role in environmental sustainability

Able to prioritise and, manage commitments to maintain a sense of focus and deliver assignments on time

Act in an honest, ethical and consistent manner based on a strong sense of self and personal values. Consider the impact of your actions on others and the environment.

Resilient when confronted with challenges and able to adapt positively to and accept change through a continued willingness to learn and develop

Ready to get started and act on opportunities, built on a foundation of courage, self-belief, reflection and independent thought

Activities

Approach to studies; career planning; opportunities through LinkedIn Learning

Approach to academic integrity; academic debate; social groups and clubs and societies; sport

Approach to studies; career planning; Clubs, societies, co-curricular activities; sport;, placements and work experience reflective assessments

Approach to studies; Clubs, societies, co-curricular activities; work experience; volunteering; networking; employability activities; Student Union activities; sport and wellbeing