Teaching Methods
Most programmes start in September and timetabled classes run until April/May with breaks for the Christmas and Easter holidays. See our dates of terms and semesters.
Dissertations or a research projects normally take place over the summer (May/June to August/September).
Modules
Each programme has a series of modules, which may include optional modules. Optional modules allow you to shape the programme around your subject interests or career aspirations. You select modules at the start of each semester.
Teaching methods
Timetables include a mixture of lectures, seminars and, depending on your subject choice, lab-based sessions and practicals.
Teaching is normally delivered in small groups and one-to-one supervision and this enables you to foster a good working relationship with your fellow students and the academic staff.
You may share lectures with postgraduate students from other programmes as some research skills are broadly the same across subject areas. Seminar work is still taught in small groups.
Independent study
You will also need to undertake a considerable amount of independent study. This may include preparing group presentations, reading, writing up field notes, and essay and report writing.
Personal Tutor
You are assigned a personal tutor when you arrive. This is usually a member of academic staff directly concerned with the teaching of your subject. Once you have been assigned a tutor, you will meet up at the start of each semester, but you can go to them at any point for advice and help.