Teaching methods
You'll be taught on our beautiful and historic campus located in Twickenham, London.
The course is taught using a range of teaching methods:
- Presentations
- Discussions
- Small group work
- Observations
- Practical-based activities
You are expected to bring your own work experiences into the discussions and to relate this to the academic theories to which you will be introduced.
A virtual learning environment will support you throughout the course with an appropriate range of resources.
Class sizes range from 25 to 35 students.
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
All work is assessed by means of a course portfolio, which may include presentations and research undertaken at your place of work. Work-based school experience will be assessed through observations and the completion of a QTS portfolio.
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.