Models of Placement Learning

Model Attributes Sandwich degree‘Westminster model’Placement moduleScholarship of Engagement DescriptionStudents take third year out of studies for work experience Third year of four year legislative studies degree with MP in Westminster Module, usually at level 3, assessing work placement Placements embedded in a content module at level 2 UniversitiesAston, Brunel, De Montfort, Leeds, Manchester Metropolitan Hull, Leeds, SalfordCork, Edinburgh, Exeter, Greenwich, Huddersfield, London Met, Westminster, West of England Project partners DurationOne yearOne year or semesterVaries, usually at least one month days Placement organised by: StudentAcademic staffStudentAcademic staff Integration into courseLowHighVariesHigh Enhancement of employability HighVery highMedium Inclusiveness (widening participation) MediumLowHighVery high Potential for adoption across HEIs MediumLowHigh Employment of academic resources LowHigh, but numbers limited LowHigh

Scholarship of Engagement Research-based placements, linked to: Content modules: British Politics, The New European Union, The New Diplomacy, etc Independent Study or Placement modules Careers in Politics modules New directions: volunteering, service-learning, community action research, campaigning, etc