The Transformation in Students Survey is designed to gain further insight into students’ development during their time at Westminster. Findings can help us to further develop and signpost student resources for personal and professional development.
Initial findings
The survey was designed to track individuals’ year-to-year progress. However, as the survey was recently launched, we compared the results of first-year and final-year students to give a sense of emerging trends.
The survey explored more than 30 statements which were grouped into ten areas of core skills and personal development. Participants were asked to self-report how strongly they agreed or disagreed with each of the statements.
We found that:
- In eight of the ten areas of core skills and personal development, final-year students self-report higher levels of agreement than first-year students who participated in the survey
- The areas which saw the largest difference between final-year students and first-year students included ‘confidence’ (+13.9%) and ‘coping skills’ (+10.2%)
Interested in improving your skills?
Your development at Westminster is continuous. You can access our Careers and Employability Services as a student, and for a further three years after you graduate.
Services include:
- Career guidance
- Advice on CVs and applications, and interview coaching
- Our online job vacancy listing (for 18 months after graduation)
- Employer presentations and workshops
Find out more about the support and opportunities available, including upcoming networking opportunities, by visiting our Graduate jobs and events page on Engage.
Need support?
You can contact your Personal Tutor if you have any concerns about your academic work. You can also access our wellbeing resources, which include a link to the Feeling Good app and further tools.
The Students' Union also offers activities that can help you to develop confidence and manage stress.
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