Computing BSc(Hons): Learning support

Classes

Practical workshop sessions support the lectures. You will usually undertake individual assignments but may also work in groups. The course places an emphasis on developing computing skills for the workplace, and teaching will include looking at case studies and undertaking practical assignments.   

Varied teaching formats make learning more interesting and help to reinforce understanding of the subjects outlined in the lectures. The practical sessions ensure you can get your tutor's individual attention and bring the subject to life, enabling you to apply what you are learning to real-life situations.

Additional academic support

There is a wide range of support available so, whatever difficulties you face, help is there to encourage you to reach your full potential.

Lecturers: The lecturers have set office hours, so it's easy to get one-to-one time, if you need it. When you join the course, we will assign you a personal tutor to help and support you throughout your time at University. In addition, every module has an academic module leader who you can turn to if you have any problems; and every course has an overall course leader who can provide support.  

Student liaison officer: If you have an academic-related issue – whether to do with sickness absence, getting support with study skills or something else – you can get in touch with our student liaison officer, Holly Rook. Holly provides a full-time friendly face to students at all levels and supplements the excellent services provided to all of our students via the Faculty's Student Office. 

Peer Assisted Learning (PAL): We support a scheme called PAL (Peer Assisted Learning). This is where trained second and third year students run support sessions for first and second years. It enables you to discuss any problems you're facing with someone close to your own age who may have recently overcome the same thing.

Web-based support

StudySpace: StudySpace is a web-based system that provides access to a host of information and material to assist with your studies. StudySpace resources vary from module to module. For example, it might include:

• subject guides;
• lecture notes;
• presentations; and
• even sound and video clips.

Other useful features are a virtual classroom, a drop box (for online submission of coursework) and OneCommunity. OneCommunity is the University's free-for-all social networking site (a bit like Facebook), designed to allow students and staff to create networks for any purpose, whether academic or social.

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