Marjon attribute development

Welcome!

Welcome to the Marjon Attribute Development survey area. This page introduces you to the values, skills, and capabilities that define you as a Marjon graduate and how to develop them. Whether you are new to the attributes and attribute development survey, or already familiar with them, you will find resources here to help you understand how these attributes connect to your learning, personal growth, and career development.

What you will find on this page

The Marjon attributes: A clear explanation of what they are and how they connect to your studies.
The Marjon attribute development survey: A self-assessment tool to help you track your development across these key areas throughout your degree.
Developmental activities: Practical ideas to help you strengthen specific attributes based on your survey results.

You can navigate to each section using the buttons below. We encourage you to explore, reflect, and take the first step in developing your Marjon Graduate Attributes today.

1.Marjon attributes 2. Marjon attribute development survey 3. Developmental activities

1. Understanding the Marjon attributes

The Marjon Attributes were created together with students, staff, and the Student Union as part of the Curriculum Framework ( click here to learn more ). They reflect both global skills and local priorities, aiming high to prepare you for success in study, work, and life.

Many students already bring these attributes with them when they join Marjon, developed through school, work, volunteering, sport, family, or community experiences. The Marjon attributes give us a shared way to recognise your strengths and support your continued growth throughout your studies.

They connect your learning across your course and the wider university, helping you show employers, professional bodies, and communities what you can do. Every Marjon student works with the same set of attributes, but how you develop them is unique to your course and experiences beyond it.

Each course links its learning and assessments to these attributes, helping you see your progress and talk confidently about your development.

As a Marjon graduate, you will leave with deep subject knowledge, strong skills, and clear values. You will show professionalism, critical thinking, creativity, and digital confidence. You will demonstrate understanding of sustainability within your discipline, practice inclusion and collaboration, and be ready to make a positive difference in your community and chosen career.

Click here for more information on the attributes and how to develop them

2. Marjon attribute development survey

The Marjon attribute development survey helps you track your progress through key Marjon attributes during your degree. Completing the survey gives valuable insights into your personal strengths and areas to develop.

Marjon attributes are not unique to our university; many students arrive with diverse experiences, skills and interests gained from education, work and community. This survey is designed to help you recognise and build upon these existing attributes, supporting your growth throughout your time at university.

2.1. About the Marjon attribute development survey

The survey asks you to self-assess your confidence across seven of the eight core Marjon attributes, such as critical thinking, communication, collaboration, and research. Disciplinary expertise is assessed separately within your programme.

Survey timing: You will complete it four times: 6 weeks after induction, end of level 4, end of level 5, and end of level 6.
Survey duration: About 10 minutes.
Results: You will receive a report which you can choose to discuss with your Personal Development Tutor (PDT).

How does the survey work? (Click to Expand) +

For each Attribute, you will see statements beginning "Thinking about your studies at Marjon this year…"

Rating scale

Rate each statement on a 1–10 scale (1 = not at all, 10 = always).

1 = Not at all → 10 = Always

Be honest

Answer based on your experience right now. This is a development check-in, not a test.

Example items

"I can speak clearly and effectively in academic environments"
"I am able to bounce back when faced with setbacks in my studies"

Who will be able to see your data? (Click to Expand) +

You

You receive an email with your individual results each time you complete the survey.

Your PDT/tutor

You can choose to share your results with your PDT so they can support you with further development in the attributes. Your PDT does not have access to your individual results but do see the average results for your program cohort.

The university

May use anonymised, aggregated data to understand overall development and improve courses.

Is undertaking a research project to ascertain how different groups of students' self report attribute development. You choose whether to opt in / out of the research before you complete the survey.

Your responses do not affect module marks

Remember, there are no right or wrong answers, this is about you and how you are developing as a Marjon student. Your results help you recognise what you already do well and where you want to grow next. They are a reflection, not a rating judgement.

2.2. How to complete the Marjon attribute development survey

Click the Take the survey button below.
Log in to the Student Portal with your Marjon username and password.
Scroll down to the student survey area.
Complete the survey by following the on-screen steps.
After submitting, review your results and share them with your Personal Development Tutor.

TAKE THE SURVEY

2.3. Your Marjon attribute development survey results

Reading your results (Click to Expand) +

Identify Strengths

Circle your highest areas. These are strengths to use in assignments, placements and CVs.

Growth Priorities

Mark one or two lowest areas. These are growth priorities for this term.

Context Matters

Note any experiences that influenced your scores (feedback, group work, placement, life events).

Self-Reflection

Do the results match how you see yourself? If not, talk to your PDT.

Note Surprises

Any surprises? Write one sentence about why.

Turn your results into action (Click to Expand) +

Download the Attribute Development Reflection document below and use it to record your ongoing thoughts each time you complete the Marjon attribute development survey. Keeping this version updated helps you reflect on your progress and prepare for conversations with your Personal Development Tutor.

Attribute Development Reflection

How can your PDT support you? (Click to Expand) +

Development

Help you set a realistic goal and first step.

Useful Opportunities

Signpost workshops, study groups, placements, and other opportunities.

Appointments

Agree a check-in date to review progress and celebrate wins.

3. What to do next? Marjon attribute development activities

Based on your Marjon attribute development survey results, Marjon has devised a list of activities you can complete to work on the attributes you'd like to develop. You can access them by clicking the button below or via the "Marjon attributes" section above.

Marjon attribute development activities

Interested in extra-curricular development funding?

The Marjon Attribute Development Bursary offers financial support to help current students take part in extra-curricular activities that boost your personal and professional growth. You can apply for up to £250 (UK) or £400 (international), with the bursary covering up to 60% of the total cost.

Activities must develop at least one Marjon Graduate Attribute, be completely extra-curricular, and funding is subject to eligibility and available funds. Application windows run September–January and February–June. For more details and how to apply, including the online form and guidance, click here.