Progress Files and Personal Development Planning Department of Politics and International Studies

What is a Progress File? There are 3 elements to the Progress File: Transcript University record of learning and achievement, details of modules taken Personal Development Planning (PDP) a structured and supported process to help your progress in your studies and beyond Personal Development Records (PDR) personal records of the learning process and achievements, including skills acquired

Why bother?

Personal Development Planning PDP will mean you are more effective at: presenting your accomplishments to employers and others monitoring your own progress and achievements recognizing strengths and areas for development continually improving skills balancing your studies and other commitments

The PDP Cycle organize and present outcomes PDR record evidence reflect & evaluate action plan take opportunities

How will this work in the Department of Politics? (1) PDP Template ( Core competencies Academic Intellectual Transferable Personal

How will this work in the Department of Politics? (2) Week 1-2. You will be sent an containing further instructions and a link to the PDP Template Week 2-4. Complete PDP template and it to your personal supervisor. Arrange meeting with Supervisor to discuss PDP. Week 5-6. Meet with your Personal Supervisor to discuss PDP document. Student to execute agreed PDP and to seek further meetings with Personal Supervisor are required

Your responsibilities You are in control Not formally assessed Regular review of your progress with Personal Supervisor Produce and prepare an action plan Keep evidence Complying with Departmental regulations

Other sources of help Careers Service University Services Students Union Outside the University

If you still have questions - dont be afraid to ask! Contact Richard Woodward for more information.