Examinations, Assessments and Feedback
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2021-22 Schedule of Assessments:
Assessments will be designed to align with the learning outcomes for each module. A variety of assessment methods will be involved in the course.
Formative Assessments:
Short essays are assessed to provide formative assessment of students’ progress; feedback is provided to support learning.
Summative Assessments:
| Short Essay (10%) | Week 8, Term 1 (December) |
| Qualifying Examination (Multiple Choice Questions): Pass required | Week 9, Term 1 (December) |
| Essay (15%) | Week 8, Term 2 (March) |
| Examination (25%) | Week 6, Term 3 (May) |
| Dissertation and Viva (50%) |
Submission: Mid August Viva: Early September |
Students are provided with written feedback on all assessments, with the exception of the Qualifying examination which is computer marked..
To meet the requirements of the course and to be awarded the Masters degree all students must pass all summative assessments.