How Your Course Will Be Assessed

Lectures will introduce the key learning for each module, followed by classroom-based activities that apply learning and theoretical perspectives to work-relevant scenarios. Teaching and learning methods will include, for example, case studies, research activities, student-led seminars, collaborative work/projects and independent homework tasks. Students will be supported in the development of independent research skills through formative feedback and directed reading. They will be expected to increase their ability to work independently in the later stages of the course, in particular surrounding the dissertation study. Tutorials will be included as part of each module programme and will support students’ development of a range of academic, practical and personal skills, for example, presentation skills, time management, use of ICT, and critical reading and thinking skills. This programme adopts a blended style of learning and teaching including online delivery and engagement where appropriate.

This programme is designed to use a variety of different assessment methods which build on from the assessment methods used at levels 4 and 5, and ensure all students, of whatever preference in assessment, have the opportunity to demonstrate their achievement of learning outcomes. Examples of assessment methods include essays, presentations, project work, and a dissertation. Appropriate opportunities to support the development of digital skills will also be promoted through assessment, for example, through the use of digital presentations and through independent research. Each piece of assessment will be underpinned by theoretical perspectives relevant to students’ own settings. Opportunities for formative assessment will take place approximately mid-way through each module and in a variety of formats, to further extend students’ wider skills, for example professional discussions, group activities, proposals for summative assessments and 1:1 tutorials.