Teaching and assessment

The course combines teacher-centred and student-centred learning. Whilst some of the teaching is didactic, consisting of formal lectures and seminars, there is emphasis on student-centred learning by means of practical sessions, workshops, group debates, self-study units and individual presentations. Small group tutorials are held during the taught modules. Students work independently during the research and library projects under the guidance of an academic supervisor.

Assessment is by essays, laboratory practical classes and group and individual assignments, which may involve oral presentations. There is a written examination at the end of each module.