Transition to Higher Education (online)

SHE level 1
SCQF credit points 0.0
ECTS credit points 0.0
Module code M1N126511
Module Leader
School Glasgow School for Business and Society
Subject Management
Trimester A (September start)

Summary of content

The aim of this programme is to introduce students to skills and knowledge essential for undergraduate study at a Higher Education Institution and is a pre requisite module to progress to SCQF level 7. The programme is delivered fully online over 10 consecutive weeks. The students will study a variety of topics which are key to successful engagement with teaching and learning in the higher education context and are detailed below.
Week 1 Introduction
Week 2 Learning at university
Week 3 Group Working
Week 4+ 5 Using Evidence
Week 6 Reflection
Week 7 Presentation Skills
Week 8 Academic Writing
Week 9 Introduction to Research
Week 10 Examination

The areas of study are generic and included in all undergraduate programmes at the induction stage.

Module details

Module structure

Activity Total hours
Lectures 20.00
Practicals 20.00
Independent Learning 140.00
Assessment 20.00

Assessment methods

Component Duration Weighting Threshold Description
Course Work001 10 35 Search Strategy and Reference List
Course Work002 20 35 3-5 minute Recorded Video Presentation
Course Work003 30 35 Academic Writing Assignment (1000 words)
Exam004 2.0 40 35 Two hour exam at registered British Council Office or alternative registered centre.