MAPPING MMU GRADUATE OUTCOMES THROUGH THE CURRICULUM – Level 4
Graduate Outcome
1. Apply skills of
critical analysis
to real world
situations within
a defined range
of contexts
Example of Unit level learning outcomes Illustrative activities
(suggested level/stage in brackets – edit
as appropriate)
Identify assumptions and evaluate
statements using evidence (4)
applied research projects;
case studies;
Generalise appropriately; detect false logic live projects;
(5)
market research;
Justify the selection of an approach to a
practical activities;
real world problem (6)
problem-based learning;
reflection on
volunteering/part-time
employment;
role play;
study of a workplace;
work placement;
2. Demonstrate a Contribute positively to a team task (4-6)
Team based tasks;
high degree of
Dissertations and
professionalism* Listen to, support and encourage others (5)
Projects (team or
Apply awareness of ethics/legal/policy
individual);
aspects in (disciplinary) context (6)
Working with a supervisor;
Treat colleagues with respect in a team
Peer assessed and selfsituation (4)
assessed work;
Commit to ongoing personal development Dialogue with tutors and
students;
Apply awareness of ethics/legal/policy
Oral examination;
aspects in disciplinary context
Awareness and use of
appropriate legal and
Communicate positive values and attitudes ethical frameworks (e.g.
coyright);
Demonstrate commitment to a task
Unit 1
Unit 2
Unit 3
Unit 4
Keep to time
Follow instructions precisely
Deploy skills of fairness, honesty and
integrity;
3. Express ideas
effectively and
communicate
information
appropriately
and accurately
using a range of
media including
ICT,
Produce a professional (discipline specific) All assignment types?
report (4)
Blog;
Use appropriate ICT to communicate to a Creation of artefacts;
target audience (4)
Creative writing;
Debate;
Construct and pursue a line of argument in Essay;
a written form (5)
Exhibition;
Extended project or
Justify a particular viewpoint or course of
dissertation;
action (6)
Film;
Moot;
Write for a range of purposes (4-6)
Oral presentation;
Performance;
Podcast;
Portfolio of visual practice;
Poster;
Report;
Viva/oral examination
Web page design
4. Develop working Develop effective team/working/leadership Group work in taught
relationships
(4)
sessions;
using teamwork
Group assessment;
and leadership Reflect on team/leadership roles (5)
Reflection on group work;
skills,
Work across cultural
recognising and Recognise and evaluate team members
groups;
contributions
(6)
respecting
Mentoring or supporting
different
others;
perspectives
Volunteering;
Placement activity;
Personal tutor meetings;
5. Manage their
Identify personal strengths and
Visits from alumni;
professional
weaknesses (4)
Completion and review of
development
CV
Produce a plan to develop skills (4)
reflecting on
Exploring evidence-based
progress and
taking
appropriate
action
Record and evidence personal
development
approaches to career
choice
Show commitment to ongoing personal
development (6)
Interact with careers and
employability service
Mock interview
Personal development
planning
Reflective practice
Visit workplaces
Work-related learning
Live projects
6. Find, evaluate,
Find relevant information using a variety of Evaluate sources of
synthesise and print and electronic resources (4)
information for their
use information
authority;
from a variety of Evaluate the authority and accuracy of
Locate subject specific
sources of information (4)
sources
resources;
Provide references to sources of
Make appropriate selection
information in an accepted format (4)
of relevant information from
Summarise information from a source or
sources (4)
Synthesise information from a number of
sources (4-6)
Interpret/analyse statistical information (45)
a range of sources;
Put information from
sources together
demonstrating coherence
and using own words;
Reference accurately
including for web- based
and audio-visual material;
Use numerical data to support an argument
Show academic honesty ;
(5)
Use library resources
Locate subject specific resources (5)
including electronic
resources such as subject
Explain the principles of academic honesty
databases, or industry
(4-5)
reports;
Write for a range of
purposes;
7. Articulate an
awareness of
the social and
community
contexts within
their disciplinary
field
Describe, analyse or evaluate social or
community aspects of the discipline (4-6)
Describe and exhibit ethical behaviour (in
disciplinary context) (5)
Justify actions in terms of environmental
sustainability (6)
Analyse or evaluate social
or community aspects of
the discipline
Engage in and reflect on
the contexts experienced
while volunteering
Reflect on contexts of work
experience/placement/study abroad (5/6)
Reflect on contexts of work
experience/placement/study
abroad;
Engage in and reflect on the contexts
experienced while volunteering (5/6)
Reflect on other work based
learning
Reflect on other work based learning (5)
* professionalism may be characterised by attributes such as initiative, creativity, motivation, professional practice and self management. Different
emphasis on these will be relevant in different disciplines.