1. International Conference on Enhancement and Innovation in Higher Education Crowne Plaza Hotel, Glasgow 9-11 June 2015 Welcome

2. Making the Most of Masters Frances Parry with Eunice Atkins and Wendy Rudland Supporting work-based transitions at three institutions

3. http://www.mastersprojects.ac.uk/

4. Inter-university project, supported by the SFC through LTW2 Support Work Based Projects (WBPs) as an alternative to the traditional dissertation project Students experience the world of work before leaving education MMM supports key student transition into and out of WBPs: Engagement Linking to projects and organisations Project preparation On-going support Reflection and moving-on

5. Student Led Students supported by Programme to initiate projects and engage hosts Programmme Directed Programme team employ close contacts to engage hosts School Coordinated School led coordination of the support and management projects and hosts

6. Challenges in Doing a WBP Fear Factor Dissertation Choice Preparing for the Project Through the Project Reflecting on the Project

7. Fear Factor: cautious of the new Support: Awareness raising –Knowledge –Benefits Enhancing and Developing Skills e.g. CVs, Networking, Presentations Skills, Making an Elevator Pitch

8. Employer Engagement Event Students informed at induction Raises awareness and enhances engagement Embeds some teaching – networking and presentation skills Encourages CV update Inclusive to all students The Fear Factor: supporting students

9. Dissertation Choice: why do a WBP? Information sessions Reflection Skills and the future

10. Dissertation Choice Introductory workshop ‘Your Masters, Your Opportunity’ encourages students to identify their aims in undertaking Masters study ‘WBP’s for discipline area’ workshops explore WBP’s and their potential benefits and challenges MMM Project Coordinator available for one to one discussions

11. Preparing for the Project: transitioning in One to one sessions Workshops Relationship facilitation

12. Preparing for the Project One to one sessions with the PC: open door policy Workshops: In-house “Get to Know WBPs” and “Preparing for an International WBP” along with generic “Preparing for the Workplace” sessions all inform and prepare students for their WBP Relationship facilitation: pre-negotiations, managing expectations

13. WBP Toolkit One Size Does Not Fit All

14. What’s in The Toolkit Toolkit Guide: how to use the toolkit A Guide to WBPs for University Staff Information for Organisations Information Flyer Student Quick Guides Logos/Boilerplate Text Template Documents

15. Thank-you for listening The MMM team would like to acknowledge and thank the many previous team members involved in the project