Passport to Professionalism

Master's students in the Wolfson School of Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering can build on their professional skills and CV through the Passport to Professionalism programme.

‘Passport to Professionalism’ is a bespoke programme designed to provide our international MSc students with the skills and knowledge to navigate the complex landscape of professional development in the UK engineering sector.

The programme will provide you with an invaluable opportunity to network with academic colleagues and peers to build relationships, share insights and gain practical advice that can make a significant difference in your professional journey.

By participating in 'Passport to Professionalism', we are inviting you to take crucial step towards enhancing your employability and adapting to the professional expectations in the UK.

Skills and experience

The Passport to Professionalism programme is designed to equip students with the following skills:

Cross-cultural communication skills

  • Adapting your communication styles
  • Interpreting verbal and non-verbal cues in a UK context.

Networking abilities

  • Building and maintaining professional relationships in a new cultural environment
  • Confidence in approaching and engaging with academics and other university member of staff.

Objectivity and data analysis

  • Adapting technical information for various stakeholders in a low-context cultural setting
  • Data analysis techniques for objective reporting.

Professional self-awareness

  • Identifying personal strengths and areas for improvement in a different context
  • Understanding how one's cultural background influences professional behaviour
  • Developing strategies for continuous professional development.

Passport to Professionalism events

Cultural Communication - October 2024

  • High and low context communication methods
  • Verbal and non-verbal communication: Understanding UK workplace norms
  • Navigating small talk and social interactions at work.
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Skills Spotlight - February 2025

  • Crafting compelling presentations
  • Agile project management for engineering professionals
  • Data analysis and visualization techniques for impactful reporting
  • Time management and productivity hacks.
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Industry Insight - May 2025

  • How to become a leader in engineering and technology
  • Meet a top expert in engineering and technology
  • Global insights of engineering and technology.
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‘Passport to Professionalism equips international students with the cultural intelligence and professional acumen to transform their academic excellence into career success in the UK. It's not just a program; it's a bridge between the global perspective and local opportunities.

Dr Raj Shankar Priya Teaching Fellow in Engineering Management

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Dr Raj Priya

Dr Rajesh Shankar Priya

Teaching Fellow in Engineering Management