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Parents, Teachers and Students FAQs (contd.) Will I be more employable with a TU qualification?
Yes, your qualification is recognised by the National and European Qualifications Frameworks like any other university qualification. As a graduate of a TU, you will have the knowledge and skills to excel in your chosen profession. In the new TU we will continue to focus on practical learning and work placement as we did when we were institutes of technology. Employers tell us that they want graduates who are well-rounded and ready to hit the ground running. As well as giving you valuable work experience, your work placement will give you the chance to make contacts in your chosen profession. Many of our graduates often end up finding employment with the company or organisation where they did their work placement. Our careers services have recently developed a new employability model which we will use to ensure you are placed in the best possible position to get a job after graduation. See page 24 of this newsletter for more information.
Will there be any changes to the courses being offered by each institute?
You will still have access to many and varied courses at different levels in the new TU. We will continue to offer the courses we always have. We are constantly introducing and improving our course offerings, based on what employers tell us they are looking for in graduates. Due to our close links with industry and our flexible approach to learning we can develop and introduce new courses quickly to meet the skills demands of the region and beyond. You will have more choice in the new TU due to the increased range of courses available. We are also developing and introducing new post-graduate courses and research opportunities for students in the new TU.
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WORKING TOGETHER TOWARDS A TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY
