Please note
Awarding Institution
Final Award
Teaching Institution
School
Department
Subject Benchmark Statement
Date of Programme Specification Approval
Version Number
Educational Aims of the Course
Course Offering(s)
Full Time
Full Time - September
Learning Outcomes
Course Structure
Masters Level
Interim Award
Master of Science
Teaching, Learning and Assessment
Study Plans
Support for Students and their Learning
At course level support is provided by:
- All students undertake an induction programme at the beginning of the academic year during which groups will be formed and briefed on developing ‘Action Learning Sets.’
- Learners will be supported through academic mentoring.
- Module Tutors are available to help with module-specific academic problems.
- Supporting documentation is provided online in the form of Course Handbooks, Module Handbooks, and Programme and Module specifications.
- Brightspace virtual learning environment (VLE).
- Specialised computing laboratories and science laboratories
- Student email and access to teaching staff including the Head of Department and the Course Leader.
Students with academic concerns regarding course matters and/or personal matters should contact the Course Leader, who will either counsel them directly in the first instance or direct them to the appropriate support service.
International students
In recognition of the needs of overseas students, the following additional structures are provided:
- All overseas students will undertake a 1-day induction programme prior to commencing the Induction activities for all students on the Course. Research and feedback have identified the need to cover certain topics in more depth to immerse international learners fully into the Higher Education learning environment in the UK.
- During the International Induction, further assessment of English ability will take place to identify individual learners who may require specific English Language Support during their first term. Such learners are provided with ELS classes alongside modules.
Criteria for Admission
The University of Huddersfield seeks and encourages applicants in order to widen participation, improve access and apply the principles of equal opportunities. We provide support for applicants who require additional assistance in order to select the right course of study and make a successful transition to studying at University. We encourage local, national and international applications. Further information for International Students can be found on their website.
If you were educated outside the UK, you are required to have International English Language Testing System (IELTS) at a score of 6.0 with a minimum score of 6.0 in writing and a minimum of 5.5 in any single component. If you have alternative qualifications or do not meet the IELTS requirement we also offer a range of Pre-Sessional English Programmes.
The University provides opportunities for the accreditation of prior learning (APL) as stated in
Section 3 of the Regulations for Awards.
The University’s general minimum entry requirements are specified in Section 1.5 of the Regulations for Awards.
Every person who applies for this course and meets the minimum entry requirement – regardless of any disability – will be given the same opportunity in the selection process. General advice and information regarding disability and the support the University can give can be found by contacting student services as follows:
Telephone: 01484 472675
Email: disability@hud.ac.uk
Further information is available on the disability services website.
Further advice on the specific skills and abilities needed to successfully undertake this course can be found by contacting the admissions tutor and by visiting our course finder website page.
- However, the specific entry requirements and admission criteria for the courses are detailed below:
- Honours degree in a relevant discipline such as Environmental Science, Geography, Biological Science or Earth Science with a minimum of a 2:2 or a similar qualification.
Methods for evaluating and improving the quality and standards of teaching and learning
School: Mechanisms for review and evaluation of teaching, learning, assessment, curriculum and outcome standards:
Course and module reviews (student evaluations and staff report)
- Annual course evaluation report prepared by the Course Leader and considered by Course Committee and School Annual Evaluation Committee
- Peer observation of teaching
- External Examiners' reports
- PSRB requirements
Committees with responsibility for monitoring and evaluating quality and standards
- Student Panel
- Course Committee
- School of Applied Sciences Teaching and Learning Committee
- School of Applied Sciences Annual Evaluation Committee
- Course Assessment Board
Mechanisms for gaining student feedback on the quality of teaching and their learning experience
- Student representation on Course Committees and School of Applied Sciences Teaching and Learning Committee
- Student evaluation of modules
Staff development priorities include:
- Staff Personal Development Review
- Updating professional developments
- Regular course meetings and annual review and planning for subsequent academic year.
Please note
University awards are regulated by the Regulations for Awards (Taught Courses) on the University website.
Quick links to the Regulations for Taught Students, procedures and forms can be accessed on the University website.
Indicators of Quality and Standards
Indicators include annual course review, external examiner reports, the qualifications and experience of staff contributing to the programme and the reports of external validation panels.