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Transition to Higher Education (online)
SHE level
1
SCQF credit points
0.0
ECTS credit points
0.0
Module code
M1N126512
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.