Professional Developement
The Professional Development module is an internship that you can do at any point during your studies. It is aimed to provide you an insight into and idea of the working world.
General Information
There are no prerequisites.
The module awards a total of 6CP for 180 hours.
You have to find a position yourself. Possible scenarios include (but are not limited to) internships, summer schools or workshops, or events organised by the university.
If you already have a job, you may be able to get this accredited, too. Please contact Dr Klaus Scheunemann.
Registration
If you already know you are going to fulfill the requirements for the module, you can simply register for the course on Basis during the regular registration phases.
If you find a position outside the registration phases, please contact the coordination team.
To receive your CP, you have to hand in a certificate. Your employer should be able to draw one up for you. You do not need to hand in anything else.
FAQs
In general, the position should be related to or involve your studies in some way. Examples include working in radio, translation, or even student jobs at university, such as tutoring.
Depending on the job, yes!
Yes, as long as the sum of your activities equals or exceeds 180 hours.
Yes.
Whoever employs you should be able to give you in writing something about the nature
and length of your employment.
The certificate about your internship has to contain information about the nature of your internship and how long you pursued this activity. A work contract containing this information is also fine.