Level 4 learning outcomes

Level 5 learning outcomes

Level 6 learning outcomes

Level 7 learning outcomes

Learners have:

1. sound knowledge of the basic underlying concepts and principles of [the discipline]
2. an acquisition of knowledge, informed by research / practice in [the discipline]
3. an awareness of the limits of their knowledge
4. the ability to form an argument and solve basic problems.

Learners can:

5. describe defined aspects of research in [the discipline] to review their own knowledge and understanding

6. interpret information and data to develop a line of argument and make judgements

7. communicate accurately and reliably, with structured and coherent arguments

8. manage their own learning, and use information from a set range of sources appropriately

Learners demonstrate:

9. the ability to develop new and transferable skills within a structured and managed environment

10. an awareness of ethical and sustainable practice and values in the context of [the discipline]

11. use of ideas, methods, and basic analytical techniques to carry out pre-defined projects

12. some problem-solving skills

Learners have:

1. knowledge and critical understanding of the well-established concepts and principles of [the discipline]
2. an acquisition of detailed knowledge, informed by relevant research / practice in [the discipline]
3. an understanding of the limits of their knowledge, and how this influences analyses and interpretations
4. the ability to develop arguments and solve problems

Learners can:

5. describe and comment upon defined aspects of research in [the discipline] to review and apply their own knowledge and understanding

6. evaluate arguments, assumptions, and data (that may be incomplete), make judgements, and frame questions to achieve a solution to a problem

7. work effectively both independently and in teams to communicate information and analysis to different audiences and stakeholders

8. manage their own learning, and use research and information from set and independently sourced material appropriately

Learners demonstrate:

9. the qualities and skills necessary for employment, requiring collaboration and self-awareness

10. ethical and sustainable practice and values, and a global awareness, in the context of [the discipline]

11. the use of ideas, methods, and analytical techniques to initiate and carry out projects

12. problem-solving skills that can be applied in different situations

Learners have:

1. systematic knowledge and critical global understanding of the key concepts and principles of [the discipline]
2. an acquisition of complex, coherent, and detailed knowledge, some of which is informed by current research / practice in [the discipline]
3. an appreciation of uncertainty, ambiguity, and the limits of their knowledge
4. the conceptual understanding and ability to develop and sustain arguments and solve problems.

Learners can:

5. describe and comment upon defined aspects of current research in [the discipline] to review, consolidate, extend, and apply their own knowledge and understanding

6. critically evaluate arguments, assumptions, abstract concepts, and data (that may be incomplete), make judgements, and frame appropriate questions to achieve a solution - or identify a range of solutions - to a problem

7. work effectively both independently and in teams to communicate ideas, problems, and solutions to different audiences and stakeholders

8.manage their own learning, and use research and information from set and independently sourced material appropriately, at least some of which are informed by current thinking in [the discipline]

Learners demonstrate:

9. the qualities and skills necessary for employment, requiring collaboration, initiative, self-awareness, and decision-making in complex and unpredictable contexts

comprehensive ethical and sustainable practice and values, and advanced global awareness, in the context of [the discipline]

11. the accurate use of ideas, methods, and analytical techniques, some of which are at the forefront of [the discipline], to initiate and carry out projects

12. effective problem-solving skills that can be applied in different situations

Learners have:

1. a systematic understanding of knowledge, and a critical global awareness of current problems and/or new insights, much of which is at, or informed by, the forefront of [the discipline]
2. a practical understanding of how established techniques of research and enquiry are used to create and interpret knowledge in [the discipline]
3. an appreciation of uncertainty, ambiguity, and the limits of their knowledge, plus originality in the application of knowledge
4. a comprehensive understanding of techniques applicable to their own research or advanced scholarship

Learners can:

5. evaluate critically current research and advanced scholarship in the discipline

6. evaluate methodologies and develop critiques of them and, where appropriate, to propose new hypotheses.

7. work effectively both independently and in teams to deal with complex issues both systematically and creatively, make sound judgements in the absence of complete data, and communicate their conclusions clearly to specialist and non-specialist audiences

8. continue to advance their knowledge and understanding, and to develop new skills to a high level.

Learners demonstrate:

9. the qualities and transferable skills necessary for employment requiring collaboration, initiative, self-awareness, personal responsibility, and decision-making in complex and unpredictable contexts

10. ethical and sustainable practice and values representing the forefront of the discipline, and comprehensive global awareness, in the context of [the discipline]

11. self-direction and originality in tackling and solving problems, and the ability to act autonomously in planning and implementing tasks at a professional or equivalent level

12. the independent learning ability required for continuing professional development