8. Employability and Transferable Skills 8.1 Is the acquisition of transferable skills part of the Master curriculum in Physics? Yes, (in all programmes). Yes, in some programmes. Please indicate the number of the programmes: No; please go to question 8.5 8.2 What type of transferable skills can students in your Master Physics programme(s) acquire? (Multiple replies possible) International competencies (i.e. foreign languages) Communication skills (i.e. presentation skills, scientific writing) Social skills (i.e. team work) Cognitive competencies (dealing with complexity) Self-(organisation) competencies (i.e. personal responsibility, autonomy) Additional qualifications (i.e. project management) Other, please indicate: 8.3 Is the acquisition of transferable skills integrated into the Master Physics curriculum or is it separated from it (e.g. in special courses)? Integrated Separated in special courses Mixed 8.4 Do you observe any changes regarding the acquisition of transferable skills in the Physics Master programme(s) at your institution in recent years, and if yes, are they linked to the Bologna process? No, there aren't any changes. Yes, the number and extent of transferable skills has risen, but this is not linked to the Bologna process. Yes, the number and extent of transferable skills has risen and this is clearly linked to the Bologna process. 8.5 What activities/services does your institution offer to ease transition of Physics Master graduates into the labour market? (Multiple replies possible) Career services and advice Organisation of interviews with potential employers Internships during the course of study Lectures by alumni or potential employers about labour market and career opportunities Training for job applications and job interviews Information brochures about potential job areas Other activities/services, please indicate: No particular activities/services on offer

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