This text addresses both the issues and practicalities of key skills in higher education. It is intended to be a guide for readers at all levels in HE, from course tutors and course leaders to academic managers.;The book discusses the issues relating to the introduction of key employability skills into the university or college curriculum. Drawing on both the arguments and theory of why key skills should (or should not) be introduced, the book also includes a practical guide to the implementation of key skills and case study material from a range of institutions in the UK, US and internationally.