The HEAR (Higher Education Achievement Report) is a University-verified, electronic document which records broader achievements in addition to programme and module details and results.  The HEAR will grow with the student and they will be able to access it whenever they wish and a final HEAR will be released when they have completed their studies.  The idea is that this electronic and University-verified document will help students to demonstrate to an employer what they have achieved and why they would be a good choice for them to employ.

The HEAR will…

1. Accompany your degree certificate.
2. Recognise extra-curricular achievements
3. Record detailed information about your academic activities
4. Provide evidence of university learning
5. Showcase individual strengths and experiences to employers

 

Within the HEAR is section 6.1 which is in relation to volunteering (i.e. charity engagement), extra-curricular activities (i.e. Clubs & Societies leadership) and placements (outside of your course). Any activities you undertake voluntary that do not fall under your course requirements such as placements, internships or graduate schemes will be required to be verified by the Students' Union.

If you DO NOT register for the H.E.A.R. and do not undertake any activities within this area, your 6.1 will be empty but still visible to employers so it is vital you take this on.

 

For more information on the HEAR or how to register click here.