Teaching and Assessment

Visiting students may find that the method of teaching and assessment varies quite considerably from what they are used to. The University has a number of Effective Learning Advisers who run a series of weekly workshops on various topics such as taking lecture notes, making presentations and writing essays. These sessions are open to all students and are aimed at developing effective study techniques.

Study abroad students attend classes with other British and international students (exception for pre-sessional courses) and are assessed in the same manner.  The most common form of teaching is formal lectures (particularly at Level 1 and 2) with supplementary group tutorials where discussion and group participation are encouraged.  A significant proportion of teaching for Science and Engineering students takes place in practical laboratory sessions. In upper level classes, lectures are often to smaller groups of students and in some departments are displaced by tutorials and seminars. Students may find that they have very few contact hours and less assessment than they are used to at their home institution. It is important to note that higher education in Scotland places a strong emphasis on independent study.

Method of Assessment

Students will be expected to submit essays and tutorial work throughout the period of study, in addition to covering the texts in the recommended reading lists that are given out at the start of the study period. Assessments submitted during the course of study will be marked and returned to you and your final assessment for the class will be based on all the work you have submitted.

Semester 1 assessments
Students who are studying for Semester 1 finish in December and will submit assignments/sit exams before the end of the Semester.

Year-long and Semester 2 assessments
Students must take final examinations which fall in April or May.

Results
Full explanation of results you will receive from the University of Glasgow can be seen on our Senate office website.  Please note to look at Schedule A, B & C.