For staff reference only: template version 1.3 September 22 2025
Assessment (non-exam) Brief

Module code/name MSIN0127 Careers and Professional Development
Module leader name Nikki Martin
Academic year 2025/26
Term 1&2
Assessment title Post-Module Self-Assessment Activity
Individual/group assessment Individual

Submission deadlines: Students should submit all work by the published deadline date and time. Students
experiencing sudden or unexpected events beyond your control which impact your ability to complete assessed
work by the set deadlines may request mitigation via the extenuating circumstances procedure. Students with
disabilities or ongoing, long-term conditions should explore reasonable academic adjustments. Students may use the
delayed assessment scheme for pre-determined mitigation on a limited number of assessments in a year. Check the
Delayed Assessment Scheme area on Portico to see if this assessment is eligible.
Return and status of marked assessments: Students should expect to receive feedback within 20 working days of
their submission deadline, as per UCL guidelines. The module team will update you if there are delays through
unforeseen circumstances (e.g. ill health). All results when first published are provisional until confirmed by the
Examination Board.
Copyright Note to students: Copyright of this assessment brief is with UCL and the module leader(s) named above. If
this brief draws upon work by third parties (e.g. Case Study publishers) such third parties also hold copyright. It must
not be copied, reproduced, transferred, distributed, leased, licensed or shared with any other individual(s) and/or
organisations, including web-based organisations, without permission of the copyright holder(s) at any point in time.
Academic Misconduct: Academic Misconduct is defined as any action or attempted action that may result in a
student obtaining an unfair academic advantage. Academic misconduct includes plagiarism, self-plagiarism,
obtaining help from/sharing work with others be they individuals and/or organisations or any other form of
cheating that may result in a student obtaining an unfair academic advantage. Refer to Academic Manual Chapter
6, Section 9: Student Academic Misconduct Procedure - 9.2 Definitions.
Referencing: You must reference and provide full citation for ALL sources used, including articles, text books, lecture
slides and module materials. This includes any direct quotes and paraphrased text. If in doubt, reference it. If you
need further guidance on referencing please see UCL’s referencing guide for students. Failure to cite references
correctly may result in your work being referred to the Academic Misconduct Panel. For guidance on how to
acknowledge the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) please see next section.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Tools in your Assessment: Your module leader will explain to you if and how AI
tools can be used to support your assessment. In some assessments, the use of generative AI is not permitted at all.
In others, AI may be used in an assistive role which means students are permitted to use AI tools to support the
development of specific skills required for the assessment as specified by the module leader. In others, the use of AI
tools may be an integral component of the assessment; in these cases the assessment will provide an opportunity to
demonstrate effective and responsible use of AI. See page 3 of this brief to check which category use of AI falls into
for this assessment. Students should refer to the UCL guidance on acknowledging use of AI and referencing AI.
Failure to correctly acknowledge the use of AI in assessments may result in students being reported via the
Academic Misconduct procedure. Refer to the section of the UCL Assessment success guide on Engaging with AI in
your education and assessment.



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Content of this assessment brief
Section Content
A Core information
B Coursework brief and requirements
C Additional information
D Module learning outcomes covered in this assessment
E Groupwork instructions (if applicable)
F How your work is assessed

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Section A: Core information

Submission date 01/05/2026
Submission time 10am
Assessment is marked out of: Pass/Fail
% weighting of this assessment
within total module mark
100%
Maximum word count/page
length/duration
Part 1 – CV, Part 2 – maximum 2000 words
Footnotes, appendices, tables,
figures, diagrams, charts included
in/excluded from word count/page
length?
Tables included in word count. Footnotes, appendices, figures,
diagrams, charts excluded from word count.
Bibliographies, reference lists
included in/excluded from word
count/page length?
Bibliographies, reference lists excluded from word count
Penalty for exceeding maximum
word count/number of pages
specified above
Penalty for exceeding specified word count/number of pages will
be a deduction of 10 percentage points, capped at 40% for Levels
4, 5, 6 and 50% for Level 7). Refer to Academic Manual: Module
Assessment – Word Counts.
Penalty for late submission Standard UCL penalties will apply. Students should refer to
Academic Manual: Module Assessment – Deadlines and Late
Assessment.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) category Assistive
Submitting your assessment Combine Part 1 and Part 2 into one document and upload to
the Post-Module Self-Assessment activity submission inbox on
the PGT Careers & Professional Development Moodle page by
10am on Friday 1st May 2026.
Anonymity of identity. Normally, all
submissions are anonymous unless
the nature of the submission is such
that anonymity is not appropriate,
illustratively as in presentations or
where minutes of group meetings
are required as part of a group work
submission
The nature of this assessment is such that anonymity is not
required.
Feedback release date (Students
with extended deadlines may
receive feedback later; multiple
extensions may delay feedback to
the cohort; ill health in the marking
team may delay feedback; students
will be alerted to any delays.)
02/06/2026

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Section B: Assessment Brief and Requirements
The MSc Management Careers & Professional Development module is designed to help you maximise
your time at UCL by ensuring you’ll leave well-prepared for a successful future career. The module also
aims to teach long-term career management skills, meaning it remains valuable and relevant even if you
have your post-graduation career plans already in place.

Please remember that you must attend a minimum of four sessions from the suite of Careers Electives
offered as part of the PGT Careers and Professional Development programme.

The programme spans 3 streams of activity: Recruitment Readiness, Industry Insights and Skills Shaping.
These activities are also related to 2 core areas of Banking, Accounting and Finance and Management,
Analytics and Business; reflecting different stages of career planning ad sectors of interest. We recognise
that every career journey is unique, and whilst you must choose a minimum of 4 sessions, we encourage
you to pick a combination of sessions, dependant on where you are in your personal career journey.

Session formats include both information sessions and interactive workshops/networking events,
facilitated by our team of Careers Consultants and Employer Engagement professionals, and featuring
speakers from top tier employers as well as School of Management Alumni.*

After you’ve attended all four sessions, complete the Post-Module Self-Assessment activity (full details
below). There is a CV exercise to complete and four questions to answer; answers to questions 1, 3, and 4
should be between 200-400 words, the answer to question 2 should be between 400-800 words. The total
self-assessment activity (not including CV) should be 2000 words in length maximum. The submission
inbox for this assessment is available on the PGT Careers and Professional Development Moodle page and
it must be submitted by 10am on 1st May 2026.

Post-Module Self-Assessment Activity (to be submitted by 10am on 1st May 2026)

Part 1: Write your CV considering how to tailor it for a specific role or industry. Use the VMock tool to
improve it and consider reviewing in a 1:1 appointment with one of our Careers Consultants. Save your
updated CV following the changes you’ve made.

Part 2: Answer these questions:
1. What did you learn from the Careers Electives, and how has it impacted your career plans? Focus on
one session or your overall experience. What actions do you need to take next? What skills do you need to
develop and how? (Learning outcomes A, C)

2. Being able to anticipate and prepare for interview questions is an essential skill that will have a
significant impact on your likelihood of success when you apply for a role. Please identify two typical
interview questions in your sector of choice (these could be motivational, strengths based, behavioural/
competency or technical) and provide written answers for both. (Learning outcome B)
Or if you have secured a role or are returning to a previous role; how can reflecting on interview questions
bring added value to your role/ company and facilitate your career progression?

3. All UCL graduates are expected to acquire employability skills such as interpersonal skills, problem
solving, decision making, teamwork, analytical & critical thinking, leadership, communication, creativity,
digital and technical skills. Using the UCL Pillars of Employability, Think about your future career
aspirations, and with specific reference to all the modules you have studied this year:

- To what extent have you acquired these skills?

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- Describe your competency with 3 of these skills, showing how you have developed / demonstrated
them, as if you were in a job interview in the industry of your choice.
Were some of the activities undertaken outside the formal curriculum (volunteering, clubs, societies etc.)?
- How will these skills be used in your intended career? (Learning outcomes A, C, D)

4. Looking back over your time at UCL, reflect on any skill/knowledge gaps you now perceive when
considering your future career plans. (N.B You may find it helpful to find and review some real job
descriptions for your selected role to help identify those skill / knowledge gaps.) Please specify TWO
S.M.A.R.T. goals that would enable you to fill these gaps. Things to consider when deciding your goals
include:
- Be very clear in what you want to achieve. Consider breaking the goal down into smaller steps.
- How will you measure/track the goal?
- Ensure your goals are not too high. Don’t set yourself up to fail! Consider: which items do you need to
achieve this goal? How will you find the time?
- Are there any other resources (i.e. people you can talk to for support) to help you achieve your goal?
How can you access these resources? What problems might you have?
- Set a reasonable time limit to achieve your goal. E.g. 1 week, 1 month, 6 months, 9 months. Consider
different (smaller) time limits for smaller steps. (Learning outcomes A, C, D)
- What will you do if you encounter a barrier to your goal or your goal cannot be reached? How can you
adapt your plans to ensure your career progression?


* Note that it is possible on occasion that some of the Electives advertised may need to be changed or
cancelled at short notice, due to external speaker availability. If this is the case, you may need to be
flexible about which four sessions you ultimately attend. It is fine to attend more than four sessions; four
is the minimum required.




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Section C: Additional information from module
leader (as appropriate)
None are applicable.


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Section D: Module Learning Outcomes covered in this
Assessment
This assessment contributes towards the achievement of the following stated module Learning
Outcomes as highlighted below:
A. Identify and evaluate future career ideas
B. Understand how to navigate and be successful in typical recruitment practices
C. Develop confidence in the professional skills required to enter the world of work
D. Develop lifelong career management skills.




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Section E: Groupwork Instructions (where
relevant/appropriate)
Specific requirements for groupwork are available here. If this section is blank, no specific requirements
for groupwork are applicable to this assessment.





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Section F: How your work is assessed
Within each section of this assessment you may be assessed on the following aspects, as applicable and
appropriate to this assessment, and should thus consider these aspects when fulfilling the requirements of
each section:
• The accuracy of any calculations required.
• The strengths and quality of your overall analysis and evaluation;
• Appropriate use of relevant theoretical models, concepts and frameworks;
• The rationale and evidence that you provide in support of your arguments;
• The credibility and viability of the evidenced conclusions/recommendations/plans of action
you put forward;
• Structure and coherence of your considerations and reports;
• Appropriate and relevant use of, as and where relevant and appropriate, real world examples,
academic materials and referenced sources. Any references should use either the Harvard OR
Vancouver referencing system (see References, Citations and Avoiding Plagiarism)
• Academic judgement regarding the blend of scope, thrust and communication of ideas,
contentions, evidence, knowledge, arguments, conclusions.
• Each assessment requirement(s) has allocated marks/weightings.

Student submissions are reviewed/scrutinised by an internal assessor and are available to an External
Examiner for further review/scrutiny before consideration by the relevant Examination Board.

It is not uncommon for some students to feel that their submissions deserve higher marks (irrespective of
whether they actually deserve higher marks). To help you assess the relative strengths and weaknesses of
your submission please refer to SOM Assessment Criteria Guidelines. This information is also located on
the Assessment tab of the SOM Student Information Centre Moodle site (Moodle log in required).
The above is an important link as it specifies the criteria for attaining the pass/fail bandings shown below:
At UG Levels 4, 5 and 6:
80% to 100%: Outstanding Pass - 1st; 70% to 79%: Excellent Pass - 1st; 60%-69%: Very Good Pass - 2.1;
50% to 59%: Good Pass - 2.2; 40% to 49%: Satisfactory Pass - 3rd; 20% to 39%: Insufficient to Pass -
Fail; 0% to 19%: Poor and Insufficient to Pass - Fail.
At PG Level 7:
86% to 100%: Outstanding Pass - Distinction; 70% to 85%: Excellent Pass - Distinction; 60%-69%: Good
Pass - Merit; 50% to 59%: Satisfactory - Pass; 40% to 49%: Insufficient to Pass - Fail; 0% to 39%: Poor and
Insufficient to Pass - Fail.

You are strongly advised to review these criteria before you start your work and during your work, and
before you submit.

Upon receipt of your mark, you are strongly advised to not compare your mark with marks of other
submissions from your student colleagues. Each submission has its own range of characteristics which
differ from others in terms of breadth, scope, depth, insights, and subtleties and nuances. On the surface
one submission may appear to be similar to another but invariably, digging beneath the surface reveals a
range of differing characteristics.

Students who wish to request a review of a decision made by the Board of Examiners should refer to
the UCL Academic Appeals Procedure, taking note of the acceptable grounds for such appeals.
Note that the purpose of this procedure is not to dispute academic judgement – it is to ensure correct
application of UCL’s regulations and procedures. The appeals process is evidence-based and
circumstances must be supported by independent evidence.



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