The competent and confident professional

Whilst at the University of Plymouth, you'll have plenty of opportunities to develop and practise your:

1. Self-organisation and management 

Taking initiative, planning ahead, and demonstrating your leadership potential.

2. Team-work and collaboration 

Working professionally and confidently, being an active listener and assertive as appropriate in voicing your opinions, seeking to resolve conflicts, and understanding the contribution you bring to a group.

3. Professional and ethical manner

Developing a strong sense of your own ability, working and communicating with integrity, and taking responsibility for your actions.

4. Negotiation and persuasion 

Being able to put your ideas forward with confidence, to convince others, to take an active part in discussion, and to reach agreement.

5. Effective verbal and written communication

Conveying information clearly, for a variety of purposes and audiences, and enhancing your social capital and personal capacity through ethical, strategic, and relevant networking.