A modern approach to teaching
Teaching and assessment – Q&A
How will I be taught? The modular nature of the classes open up a range of teaching and assessment practices. Our teaching is based on lectures, tutorials, workshops, laboratory experiments, and research projects, which aim to develop confident and motivated independent learners who can tackle a diverse range of problems.
How will I be assessed? Depending on the nature of the individual classes taken each year, assessment is by formal examination, continuous assessment or a combination of both. In the first two years of the course, students can gain the credits for a class through suitable performance in workshop tutorials and lecture class tests without having to sit the exam.
Can I study abroad?
Yes, we have close links with several European and North American universities and you have the opportunity to spend Year 3 studying under the Socrates/Erasmus scheme or the International Student Exchange Programme.
Industrial training
Industrial training is a vital part of some of our degree courses. Our Honours students on these particular courses work for three months between their third and fourth years on a research or development project in industry or in a government laboratory. This experience provides an invaluable opportunity for students to see the applications of their course in a practical environment.
Support throughout your degree
When you begin your degree, you will be assigned a counsellor from the departmental staff who will be able to offer you help and advice for the duration of your degree. Your counsellor will act as your first-year tutor and you will meet regularly during your first year. An Adviser of Studies will be able to assist you in making decisions about your course and particular classes to take.
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