Your time at university will provide opportunities for you to develop and harness your skills and knowledge. It is important to know that there are a variety of supportive networks and guidance throughout your stay that will help you maximise your potential and study for success. At the University of Worcester and the Business school, we offer a collection of workshops, 1:1 support and guidance which stems beyond core module learning and compliments your studies. We also have a dedicated student support team to help guide you through your journey. Look below at some of the opportunities available to you, to study for success.
Module learning and online learning environment
Each course is designed using modules which are either one semester or across both semesters.
- Some modules are mandatory whilst others, dependent on the course you take, may be ‘optional’ which means you can pick from a choice of different modules available to your course.
- Each module consists of three hours of attendance-based taught content per week. It is expected that you also carry out approximately 12 hours of independent learning per week.
- Each module will provide you with materials via a secure online learning environment platform that can be accessed via multiple devices.
Assessments
There are a range of assessment types that students have on modules as part of their course. These are dependent on the modules you take as part of your course. These may include assessments such as:
- Written reports
- Exams
- Presentations
- Group work
- Practical assessments
- Portfolios
In each module, there are lots of support opportunities and student-tutor feedback points so that you can develop your knowledge and skills for assessments and for employability purposes.
Placement/year abroad
There is the opportunity for students to take a placement year or a student abroad year between their second and final year of studies. For more information regarding this, please visit the ‘Earning and contributing’ page on this site.
Librarian support
Students in WBS can gain support from the Library Services which are located in the Hive Library and online through our dedicated Library Services page. Here, you can find a large collection of academic readings both in the Hive and Online which are available to University of Worcester students.
- The Hive library, which is situated a short walk from Worcester Business School, has dedicated workspaces for students, PCs and quiet spaces, bookable meeting spaces for study groups and access to academic liaison librarians.
- The online site has dedicated ‘discovery’ workshops which are designed to support students with research and referencing, resource lists for modules and associated key reading, online access to books, journals and Business databases, an online live chat with librarians and much more.
- Many modules also incorporate Library support and there is a dedicated academic liaison librarian for Worcester Business School that can help provide guidance and support to students.
Support for your studies
To support your studies, there are a range of services available and a dedicated first point team (see seeking support page- LINK HERE) that can help answer queries and guide you in the right direction. Some of the services specifically focused on academic support are:
- Academic writers in residence- Students can book appointment with the University Academic writers in residence for support and guidance on writing for assessments (note: this is not a proof-reading service).
- The language centre- The language centre offers short bookable appointments to provide guidance around academic writing such as assessment and sentence structure, grammar, etc. (note: This is not a proof-reading service)
Course Leaders, Module Leaders and Personal Academic Tutors
Students will have lots of support and guidance throughout their time at university, for example:
- Each course has a course leader who manages the course pathways and can provide student guidance.
- Within each module, there is a Module Leader who is the ‘first port of call’ for any queries at a modular level and oversees the running of the individual module.
- Each student is assigned a Personal Academic Tutor for the duration of their course. This tutor can help with any queries you may have and helps you to progress throughout your time on the course.
Study Skills website
The University has a dedicated Study Skills website which has lots of useful information, tips and hints to help you study. This includes guidance with getting started and the core essentials for university study, reading and writing for your assessments, managing workload and stress, preparing for exams, IT basics, learning online and so much more.
Help with technology
There is a dedicated ICT helpdesk (physical helpdesks and online portals) where student can ‘log a job’ and go for guidance with ICT related queries, such as accommodation WIFI, account issues, email, Office 365, etc. There is also an ICT website designed for providing guides to students.