Teaching and Assessment

Undergraduate teaching is variedWe use a variety of teaching methods within the degree programmes including formal lectures, seminars on particular issues, small tutoring groups, and problem-solving workshops. A different mix of these teaching methods is used in each module, depending upon the subject matter.

Additionally, we use videos, computers, and other experiential learning techniques such as role playing. We also encourage the acquisition and development of personal transferable skills throughout the degrees such as communication and presentation skills.

You can make use of such facilities as the University Library and the University Computing Service .

On beginning a degree programme, each student is allocated to a personal tutor who is a member of academic staff, with whome you can discuss your progress. This also provides a personal link between you and the University.

Students studying a language as part of their degree have access to state-of-the-art, open access language laboratories in the University Language Centre . We arrange for students going on a year abroad to meet those who have already been to the places at which you will be studying, to tell you about their experiences, give you useful tips, and answer your questions. You will find that students who are currently abroad, or have recently returned, are very keen to help you as much as possible.

Various forms of assessment are used, depending on the subject studied. Final assessment of each module will normally (but not always) include a formal examination. Continuous assessment is also used to monitor your progress. Assignments may involve data collection, group work or computer based problem solving.