Greenwich Learning Outcomes explain the knowledge, skills and behaviours you will develop during your studies. They show what you should be able to do by the time you complete your programme and help you understand how your modules, learning activities and assessments fit together.
As you progress through your programme, you will build your knowledge, confidence and independence, preparing you for employment, further study and making a positive contribution to your community and profession.
Together, these outcomes help you develop as a Greenwich graduate who can work effectively with others, create and apply knowledge, operate professionally, and tackle real-world challenges with confidence and integrity.
Select your level of study to find out more.
Greenwich Learning Outcomes (Undergraduate)
Collaboration, inclusion and personal growth
Work collaboratively and inclusively, demonstrating a constructive and resourceful approach to challenges and an appreciation of different perspectives.
What this means in practice:
- Leading or facilitating group work effectively.
- Working collaboratively with people who may have a different viewpoint, and actively finding common ground for a shared way forward.
- Considering alternative viewpoints before making decisions.
- Demonstrating inclusive and ethical approaches to complex issues.
Knowledge, research and critical thinking
Critique relevant, contemporary knowledge in the discipline and articulate how it is constructed, developed, synthesised, challenged and negotiated.
What this means in practice:
- Critically evaluating current research and debates.
- Bringing together ideas from different sources.
- Challenging existing viewpoints using evidence.
- Developing independent and informed arguments.
Professional, digital and employability skills
Operate effectively in professional environments, through the application of professional, transferable, digital and entrepreneurial skills, and the maintenance of professional standards.
What this means in practice:
- Applying professional standards and ethical practice.
- Producing high-quality work that meets professional expectations.
- Demonstrating leadership and professionalism.
- Preparing confidently for employment or further study.
Real-world problems and sustainability
Engage critically with complex, real-world problems through research, analysis and evaluation, and collaborate within multidisciplinary groups to achieve sustainable practices and outcomes.
What this means in practice:
- Investigating complex issues using research and evidence.
- Working with people from different disciplines or specialisms.
- Developing innovative and sustainable solutions.
- Making informed recommendations based on critical evaluation.
Greenwich Learning Outcomes (Postgraduate)
Collaboration, inclusion and personal growth
Work collaboratively and inclusively, demonstrating a constructive and resourceful approach to challenges, an appreciation of different perspectives and a commitment to inclusive practices.
What this means in practice:
- Leading collaborative projects and discussions.
- Drawing on diverse perspectives to inform decisions.
- Creating inclusive working environments.
- Responding confidently and creatively to complex challenges.
Knowledge, research and critical thinking
Critique relevant knowledge at the forefront of the discipline and participate in its production, development and negotiation through research.
What this means in practice:
- Evaluating cutting-edge research and professional practice.
- Conducting independent research.
- Contributing new insights, ideas or evidence to your field.
- Communicating complex knowledge effectively.
Professional, digital and employability skills
Operate effectively in professional environments, through the application of professional, transferable, digital and entrepreneurial skills, maintenance of professional standards and continuous professional development.
What this means in practice:
- Demonstrating leadership and professional judgement.
- Applying advanced digital and professional skills.
- Reflecting on and developing your professional capabilities.
- Engaging in lifelong learning and continuous improvement.
Real-world problems and sustainability
Engage critically, systematically and creatively with complex, real-world problems through research, analysis and evaluation in the absence of complete data, and collaborate within multidisciplinary groups to achieve sustainable practices and outcomes.
What this means in practice:
- Making informed decisions in uncertain situations.
- Working across disciplines to tackle complex challenges.
- Evaluating incomplete or conflicting information.
- Designing sustainable and evidence-based solutions.
Greenwich Learning Outcomes (Foundation Year)
Collaboration, inclusion and personal growth
Contribute to teamwork and demonstrate collaboration skills, working cooperatively and respectfully with others to complete structured tasks and respond positively to challenges with guidance.
What this means in practice:
- Work cooperatively and respectfully with others in group activities.
- Contribute your ideas, effort, and support.
- Take responsibility for completing agreed tasks.
- Respond positively to feedback, seeking guidance when needed.
Knowledge, research and critical thinking
Identify and describe key concepts and principles within the discipline and the limits of that knowledge, and apply appropriate methods and techniques of enquiry to analyse information and propose solutions in familiar contexts.
What this means in practice:
- Identify and explain important concepts within your subject area.
- Recognise that knowledge has limits and that different perspectives or interpretations may exist.
- Use appropriate methods to gather, analyse, and interpret information.
- Apply your knowledge to investigate familiar situations and suggest suitable solutions.
Professional, digital and employability skills
Develop key professional, digital, and transferable skills, take responsibility for their learning and conduct, solve problems effectively in the work context, and communicate with a range of audiences.
What this means in practice:
- Develop the skills needed for study and future work.
- Take responsibility for your own learning, behaviour, and contribution to tasks.
- Use problem-solving skills to address challenges and complete work effectively.
- Communicate clearly and appropriately.
Real-world problems and sustainability
Engage with real-world problems, apply knowledge and skills in new situations, including the workplace, and contribute to responsible and sustainable practices.
What this means in practice:
- Apply your knowledge and skills to real-world situations.
- Use what you have learned in new contexts.
- Consider the wider impact of your decisions and actions.
- Contribute to responsible and sustainable ways of working.