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10 Learning Outcomes-based Curriculum Framework for Undergraduate Education

of the latest developments in the area of specialization, and an ability to use established
techniques of analysis and enquiry within the area of specialisation.

= Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge about materials, including current research,
scholarly, and/or professional literature, relating to essential and advanced learning
areas pertaining to the chosen disciplinary areas (s) and field of study, and techniques
and skills required for identifying problems and issues relating to the disciplinary area
and field of study.

= Demonstrate skills in identifying information needs, collection of relevant quantitative
and/or qualitative data drawing on a wide range of sources, analysis and interpretation
of data using methodologies as appropriate to the subject(s) for formulating evidence-

based solutions and arguments;

= Use knowledge, understanding and skills for critical assessment of a wide range of ideas
and complex problems and issues relating to the chosen field of study.

= Communicate the results of studies undertaken in an academic field accurately in a
range of different contexts using the main concepts, constructs and techniques of the
subject(s) of study;

= Address one’s own learning needs relating to current and emerging areas of study,
making use of research, development and professional materials as appropriate,
including those related to new frontiers of knowledge.

= Apply one’s disciplinary knowledge and transferable skills to new/unfamiliar contexts
and to identify and analyse problems and issues and seek solutions to real-life
problems.

= Demonstrate subject-related and transferable skills that are relevant to some of the job
trades and employment opportunities.

1.3.3 Programme learning outcomes
The outcomes and attributes described in qualification descriptors are attained by students
through learning acquired on completion of a programme of study. The term ‘programme’
refers to the entire scheme of study followed by learners leading to a qualification. Individual
programmes of study will have defined learning outcomes which must be attaind for the
award of a specific certificate/diploma/degree. The programme learning outcomes are
aligned with the relevant qualification descriptors.

Programme learning outcomes will include subject-specific skills and generic skills, including

transferable global skills and competencies, the achievement of which the students of a
specific programme of study should be able to demonstrate for the award of the certificate/
Diploma/Degree qualification. The programme learning outcomes would also focus on
knowledge and skills that prepare students for further study, employment, and citizenship.
They help ensure comparability of learning levels and academic standards across colleges/