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This chapter is part of a book that examines the generic abilities that have become so important in determining what makes both a good employee and a successful learner. It is argued that the process of acquiring these abilities is a lifelong process. In this chapter, the author describes a longitudinal study undertaken in a UK university of changing approaches to curriculum planning. An important goal of the program was to develop the learning abilities and personal attributes of students with diverse cultural and educational backgrounds. The 10 year period of the study revealed significant changes in the way the program was designed and delivered, in response to shifts in higher education policy, and staff and student feedback. The changes aimed to better meet educational needs and prepare students for the workplace, resulting in the evolution of a more student-centred approach focusing on personal and career development.