Teaching and assessment
You’ll study and learn with academics who are active researchers, experts in their field and have a passion for their subjects. Our approach to teaching will provide you with the knowledge, opportunities, and support you need to grow and succeed in a global workplace. Find out more about our approach to teaching and learning.
Teaching format
Lectures and seminars are the main mode of teaching. Some modules have practical computer classes. All modules are supported by extensive online material, including a discussion forum.
- Small group tutorials of 8-10 discuss core lecture ideas, but also teach skills needed for employment after graduation.
- Small group seminars support modules through your first and second year, along with problems classes.
- Your third-year lectures are usually smaller and usually include weekly seminars or problems classes.
Timetabled activities
In your first year, you can expect:
| Lectures |
10-13 hours per week |
| Tutorials |
0-1 hours per week |
| Problem classes |
1 hour per week |
| Workshops |
8 hours |
| Practicals |
1 hour per week |
These figures are representative of a typical week. Your contact hours will vary throughout the year due to your module choices, non-compulsory classes, exam periods and changes to scheduled activities.
Outside your timetabled hours, you'll study independently. This may include preparation for classes, follow-up work, wider reading, practice completion of assessment tasks, or revision.
In the UK, full-time students are expected to spend 1,200 hours a year learning. That's about 40 hours of classes and independent study each week during semesters. Everyone learns at a different rate, so the number of hours you spend on independent study will be different to other students on your course.
Teaching location
Teaching may take place on Campus West (home to the Department of Economics and Related Studies) and Campus East (home to the Department of Mathematics).
About our campus
Our beautiful green campus offers a student-friendly setting in which to live and study, within easy reach of the action in the city centre. It's easy to get around - everything is within walking or pedalling distance, or you can use the fast and frequent bus service. Take a campus tour.
Assessment and feedback
Your assessments will mainly be examinations and regular homework. Feedback may be in written form, via model answers, or through discussions in class or in online forums.
