The short answer
Communication, problem-solving, digital confidence and the ability to learn are useful starting points. Develop them through small projects and feedback, then add the specialist skills required in your chosen field.
Make learning visible
A small project gives you something concrete to discuss. Write an explanation, build a simple tool, organise an activity or work on a team assignment with a clear outcome.
Practise how you work
Listening, asking questions, keeping commitments and explaining your thinking matter across many fields.
- Explain a complex idea in plain language.
- Ask for feedback on a piece of work.
- Keep a record of what a project taught you.
- Learn to evaluate information before sharing it.
Follow your interests
Choose activities connected to what you want to explore. A few meaningful projects are more useful than collecting unrelated certificates.
Check the official details
Use these starting points for current information, then confirm programme-specific requirements directly with the institution.
Make it personal.
Use these ideas as a starting point. A conversation about your own situation can help you decide what to do next.
Talk it through