Practical Training (15cr)

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

Having completed the course students can assess their own skills in relation to the needs, tasks, and challenges of the work environment.

Execution methods

Full-time work practice 1–3 months, a work practice report.
1 month work practice, 5 pages report = 5 cr.
2 month work practice, 10 pages report = 10 cr.
3 month work practice, 10-15 pages report = 15 cr.

Accomplishment methods

Full-time practice 1-3 months, report 5-15 pp. The work practice report must be returned within 3 months of the end of the internship. The content of the report is described in the section "Content".

Content

The practical meaning and content of the major's professional and scientific goals are familiarized with the internship. Work practice (1–3 months) in a workplace approved in advance by the responsible teacher, and a report on the work practice. The work practice report includes the following: - a description of the environment, function, and strategy of the workplace
- a description of the student’s own tasks (e.g. pictures, drafts, ideating phases) as part of the workplace’s overall function and organization
- an analysis of an individual function at the workplace and its examination from the perspective of studies
- a report on possible acquired skills, views, and networks and an estimate of possible tasks after graduation
- a copy of the letter of reference.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The report has been prepared in accordance with the instructions, and it reflects one's own competence against the requirements of the work tasks. The student presents a work certificate, which shows the length of the working period.

Qualifications

1st or 2nd year of Master’s studies