Teaching methods
You'll be taught on our beautiful and historic campus located in Twickenham, London.
The degree is taught using a range of teaching methods including presentations, discussions, small group work, observations and practical based activities.
Students are expected to bring their own work experiences into the discussions and to relate this to the academic theories to which they will be introduced.
A virtual learning environment will support you throughout the course with an appropriate range of resources.
Class sizes are no more than 36 students per group.
Teaching breakdown
Learning on the course is made up through a combination of:
- Contact time: 10%
- Guided learning: 74%
- Independent study: 16%
Independent study is a key feature of your degree and is crucial to furthering your knowledge.
You will receive your timetable a week before teaching is due to start at the latest.
Assessment methods
The range and appropriateness of the assessment modes is designed to enhance students' academic and intellectual skills as well as bringing them to a critical realisation of their capability in practice.
The types of assessment complement their work experience and demonstrate a critical understanding of the relationship between informed theory and practice. Assignments range from portfolios, presentations and display boards.
Feedback
We adhere to the university’s policy of providing feedback on assessments within three weeks.
See how your final degree mark is calculated...
Compensated passes
Please refer to the information on compensated passes throughout your degree as outlined in the academic regulations.