Study Guide

Objective

• The students are familiar with studying at NOVIA UAS and are prepared to participate in different study settings
• The students become familiar with the degree programme, curriculum and the industry of Beauty and Cosmetics
• The students are familiar with the functions and tools, such as Peppi and Moodle, that supports the study process
• The students reflect on own studies and future plans and are aware of the significance of personal development in relation to life-long learning and the profession
• The students can generate new knowledge and create personal learning environments
• The students can search for and critically view different types of literature and articles within the industry
• The students can work with others in groups and understand the importance of teamwork
• The students understand the principle for group learning and have the ability to share their own knowledge
• The students become familiar with sustainability and consumption from an economical, ecological, and social point of view

Content

Study Information about NOVIA UAS
Branch Familiarity about Beauty and Cosmetics
Functions and Tools; Peppi and Moodle
Profession
Study Techniques
Teamwork
Group Dynamics

Location and time

1.9.2025-3.12.2025 Campus Alere.

Materials

Novia Intranet, Degree Regulations at Novia
Study material on Moodle.
Students follow the thesis writing instructions for Novia UAS.

Teaching methods

Narrative method, workshops, mood board, quiz, guidance, discussions, exercises, group processes, teamwork and online alumni visit.

Employer connections

The students become familiar with alumni and branch people within branch familiarity 1cr.

Exam schedules

Examination autumn 2025.

Jaanas part, 1 cr:
1. Course part Introduction to Studies, 1cr, has a quiz on Moodle. The quiz opens up in October and has a deadline for submission: 18 November 2025. The quiz result / feedback is directly given by the Moodle system. Graded (Pass/Fail).
2. Active participation in course part, graded (Pass/Fail).

Lottas part:
1. Group processes, 1cr: Individual reflection report. Graded (Pass/Fail)
2. Teamwork and Participation in Course Activities, graded (Pass/Fail)

Johannas part:
1. Industry Knowledge 1 cp: Individual essay (Pass/Fail)
2. Participation in the Alumni visit via Teams (Pass/Fail)

Instructions for the examinations are given by each teacher at the beginning of course part.

International connections

The alumni living abroad.

Completion alternatives

Students commitment and activity during the course are important.
Feedback is given individually or as a group feedback.

Jaanas part: one approved quiz assignment and activity (grade Pass/Fail).
Lottas part: one approved report and activity (grade Pass/Fail).
Johannas part: Approved Essay in Sustainable Development Goals together with Novia Sustainable Impact, Beauty care Curriculum 2025 and your own development goals. The individual assignments consist of one (1) essay to ensure the student’s learning process towards the course (grade Pass /'Fail)

Student workload

The students work 27 hours / cr.
In class: 36 hrs
Self study: 45 hrs
Total: 81hrs

Jaanas part: 1cr
The students work 27 hours / cr.
In class: 22 hrs
Self study: 5 hrs
Total: 27 hrs

Lottas part: 1cr
The students work 27 hours/cr.
In class: 10hrs
Self study: 17hrs
Total: 27hrs

Johannas part: 1cr
The students work 27 hours/cr.
In class: 10hrs
Self study: 17hrs
Total: 27hrs

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Pass
The student possesses a basic competence in the subject and is active during the course.

Fail
The student does not show sufficient competence in the subject and shows no or little interest during the course.

Further information

More information is given at introduction of each course part.

Evaluation scale

Approved/Rejected

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The student possesses a basic competence in the subject / The student does not show sufficient competence in the subject

Assessment methods and criteria

Examination consists of submitted assignments and activity.
The three course parts are evaluated based on grade pass/fail for assignments (individual and/or team) and activity.

Qualifications

No prior prerequisites