PY2PPY: Preparing for Placement Year Part 2

Module code: PY2PPY

Module provider: Psychology; School of Psych and Clin Lang Sci

Credits: 0

Level: 5

When you’ll be taught: Semester 1 / 2

Module convenor: Mrs Shannon Wake , email: shannon.wake@reading.ac.uk

Pre-requisite module(s):

Co-requisite module(s):

Pre-requisite or Co-requisite module(s):

Module(s) excluded:

Placement information: No placement specified

Academic year: 2025/6

Available to visiting students: No

Talis reading list: No

Last updated: 11 April 2025

Overview

Module aims and purpose

This non-credit bearing module aims to equip you with the knowledge and practical tools necessary for making successful placement year applications in your chosen roles and sectors. Building on your personal placement goals, action plan and development work undertaken in year one, this module will support you in navigating the recruitment process and preparing for interviews and pre-employment assessments. You will also explore the academic assessment requirements and professional behaviours and values expected during your placement year.Ìý

Module learning outcomes

By the end of the module, it is expected that students will be able to:Ìý

1. Analyse the roles, sectors and organisations for your chosen placement year applications and tailor your applications accordinglyÌýÌý
2. Be prepared for recruitment tests​, interviews, and assessment centres ÌýÌý
3. Outline the academic assessment requirements for the placement yearÌýÌý
4. Demonstrate a commitment to the professional values, behaviours and skills expected from 51ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø students during the placement year 

Module content

Content provided, will include a range of online resources, briefings, tutorials, workshops and networking events including peer support, and will also include an element of self-guided personal study time in order to prepare and apply for placement opportunities.Ìý

Structure

Teaching and learning methods

Placement support modules will mainly include briefings and interactive workshop style sessions, with the opportunity to engage with group work and peer support e.g. Networking and Marketplace Events with employers, Placement Application Labs with staff and peers, Assessment Centre SimulationsÌýÌý

Online content will be made available to all students.Ìý

The final placement preparatory session is compulsory for all students to attend, prior to commencing their placements.ÌýÌý

Study hours

At least 2 hours of scheduled teaching and learning activities will be delivered in person, with the remaining hours for scheduled and self-scheduled teaching and learning activities delivered either in person or online. You will receive further details about how these hours will be delivered before the start of the module.

Please note the independent study hours above are notional numbers of hours; each student will approach studying in different ways. We would advise you to reflect on your learning and the number of hours you are allocating to these tasks.

Semester 1 The hours in this column may include hours during the Christmas holiday period.

Semester 2 The hours in this column may include hours during the Easter holiday period.

Summer The hours in this column will take place during the summer holidays and may be at the start and/or end of the module.

Assessment

Requirements for a pass

There is no assessment on this module.

Summative assessment

Penalties for late submission of summative assessment

There is no assessment on this module.

Formative assessment

Formative assessment is any task or activity which creates feedback (or feedforward) for you about your learning, but which does not contribute towards your overall module mark.

By the end of year 2 , students will be expected to submit a 1-page placement year preparatory profile either written / podcast / vlog or blog outlining a;Ìý

1. Short reflection of their ambitions for their secured placement yearÌýÌý

2. A reflection on any skills, experience and knowledge gaps they are hoping to gain during their placement year experienceÌýÌý

3. Outline any interventions and or support they feel they would need from their employer and the University, during their placement year, in order to meet their placement learning outcomes (300 Words / 3 mins equiv)Ìý

Reassessment

Additional costs