Senior Lecturer

Affiliate

International Year 1 (Engineering and Computer Science) - UH-000897

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<li>Students normally aged at least 18 on the date of their enrolment onto the programme.</li>
<li>Successful completion of a High School Programme and at least involvement in a University or College Degree or Certificate of Higher Education or equivalent in their own country or elsewhere. Full entry requirements are available on the ISC website. </li>
<li>An English level equivalent of 5.5 IELTS in all skills. Students with a lower level of English are able to complete a Language for Study programme of up to two terms in length to reach the level at which they can start their academic programme.</li>
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Timed teacher assessments will be covered by exam regulations as detailed in the University of Huddersfield Regulations for Awards.
The required specified credits for each pathway need to be achieved to ensure progression. University of Huddersfield condonement regulations apply to this programme and can be found in the relevant section of the Regulation for Awards handbook.
Details of the assessment schedule and outcomes assessed for each module are provided in the module specification documents, which are also available to the students in their handbook.

UH-000897 - International Year 1 (Engineering and Computer Science)

Mechanical Engineering Pathway

Computing Pathway

Electrical and Electronic Engineering Pathway

Intermediate Level

Structure

Interpret the knowledge and understanding required within the context of Engineering and Computing studies.

Knowledge of the main methods of enquiry in Engineering relevant to first year level of study and how these are applied to solve problems.

	An appropriate knowledge of specialist terms and vocabulary, relevant to the specialised subject modules studied at first year degree level.

Demonstrate and exercise some independence of mind and thought and organise your own independent learning in a structured and managed environment.

Communicate the results of their study accurately and reliably, with structured and coherent arguments.

Use a range of established techniques to initiate and undertake investigation and present and interpret qualitative and quantitative data.

	Knowledge and understanding of commercial and economic context of engineering processes.

Evaluate the appropriateness of different approaches to solving problems.	

Make sound judgments in accordance with basic theories and concepts within the field of Engineering and Computing.

Read, write and speak English at equivalent of IELTS 6.0.

Knowledge of the underlying concepts and principles of Mechanical, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Mathematics and Computing underpinning these disciplines as an appropriate basis for progression to a second year undergraduate course in Engineering.

University:
Annual Monitoring process and feedback through the School Teaching and Learning Committee (STLC), the University of Huddersfield’s Teaching and Learning Committee (UTLC) and Standing Committee on Collaborative Provision (SCCP).
School:
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<li>Annual Evaluation process.</li>
<li>Annual Executive Meeting attended by School Link Tutors.</li>
<li>School Board.</li>
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International Study Centre:
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<li>Course Assessment Board (CAB), chaired by the Centre Director meeting at the conclusion of the course for both the June and August finishing students to review and approve their overall marks and indicate those qualifying for a university transcript and progression.</li>
<li>Course Committee, Student Panel and student feedback at both module and programme level.</li>
<li>Regular meetings (at least semesterly) of all staff on the Programme with link tutors, International Liaison Officer (ILO), and Designated Academic Liaison Officer (DALO), supported by more formal ISC Course Committee.</li>
<li>The ISC will monitor student progress at the end of each term to review unit timed teacher assessments results and assessments from that term.</li>
<li>Annual staff appraisal by the centre management team, including teaching observations.</li>
<li>Formal staff induction process and annual training day.</li>
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UH-000897

Please note: This specification provides a concise summary of the main features of the Programme and the learning outcomes that a typical student might reasonably be expected to achieve and demonstrate if he/she takes full advantage of the learning opportunities that are provided. More detailed information on the learning outcomes, content and teaching, learning and assessment methods of each module can be found in the Centre Handbook. The accuracy of the information contained in this document is reviewed by the University and may be checked by the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education.
Key sources of information about the programme can be found in:
- Centre Handbook

The International Study Centre provides additional student support using a variety of approaches:
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<li>Student handbook incorporating a guide to the Certificate of Higher Education and made available before the start of the programme.</li>
<li>Induction programme on arrival for orientation and an introduction to the programme.</li>
<li>Introduction to the Student Central and other learning resources at the University of Huddersfield.</li>
<li>Favourable staff-student ratio, in seminar groups with additional access to lecture theatres and other specialist teaching rooms within the University.</li>
<li>Discrete Skills modules with an emphasis on the range of academic skills of particular relevance to undergraduate students.</li>
<li>All students to receive guidance from the Centre Director and/or Progress Coaches on academic issues and progression onto the second year of undergraduate degree courses at the University of Huddersfield.</li>
<li>ISC students are represented on the ISC Course Committee and can voice arising issued either with their Progress Coach, or through the student representatives who make up the Student Panel.</li>
<li>All students have an Academic Passport which requires them to undertake personal development planning that is monitored by their Progress Coach. They also undertake reflective learning on their development through the  Global Skills for Success module and Career Ahead.</li>
<li>The Centre has an on-site bespoke well-being service called U First accessible for all students.</li>
<li>Progress Coaches in place to support academic skills and wellbeing issues.</li>
<li>Welfare Officer supports with mid-level wellbeing and welfare issues.</li>
<li>Designated Safeguarding Lead in place to support with higher level welfare and safeguarding issues, including child protection for students under the age of 18.</li>
<li>Progress will be closely monitored each week via RPAG and formative trackers.</li>
<li>Where appropriate students may be required to attend module ‘booster’ classes or Supported Independent Study sessions.</li>
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