Undergraduate Course: Transition to Degree Study (LLLK07003)
Course Outline
School | Centre for Open Learning |
College | College of Humanities and Social Science |
Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 7 (Year 1 Undergraduate) |
Availability | Not available to visiting students |
SCQF Credits | 5 |
ECTS Credits | 2.5 |
Summary | Transition to Degree Study is a specially-designed bridging course for students applying for degrees in Humanities and Social Science subjects through Credit for Entry. Offered over the academic year, it provides an opportunity for students to reflect on their development as learners and to prepare for the learning, teaching and assessment environment that they will encounter on undergraduate degrees.
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Course description |
Transition to Degree Study will cover study skills for university, including referencing, examination skills and oral presentation skills.
It will include face to face classes and online sessions.
Its assessments are designed to prepare students for two forms of assessment that they are likely to encounter as undergraduates: formal examinations and oral presentations on an academic topic.
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Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
Pre-requisites |
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Co-requisites | |
Prohibited Combinations | |
Other requirements | None |
Course Delivery Information
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Academic year 2017/18, Not available to visiting students (SS1)
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Quota: None |
Course Start |
Full Year |
Timetable |
Timetable |
Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) |
Total Hours:
50
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Seminar/Tutorial Hours 10,
Summative Assessment Hours 3.5,
Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 1,
Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours
35 )
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Assessment (Further Info) |
Written Exam
50 %,
Coursework
50 %,
Practical Exam
0 %
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Additional Information (Assessment) |
A 90 minute examination. Students will sit an examination and will answer two questions from an Open Studies course they have taken, (50% of mark). (LO 2)
An oral presentation followed by a brief period for questions and discussion. Students will also produce a short essay of 500 words to accompany their presentation, (50% of mark, weighted 3 (oral presentation): 1 (essay). (LO 3)
Students must achieve a minimum of 30% for the presentation and the examination and a combined mark of 40% minimum. Students who fail to achieve a weighted average of 40% will have the opportunity to resubmit failed assignment/s. For entry to the University of Edinburgh, students must pass the course on the first attempt.
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Feedback |
Students will have the opportunity to submit practice exam for feedback before the assessed exam. |
No Exam Information |
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Reflect on the learning strategies they have developed and planned ahead for the greater pace and intensity of undergraduate study;
- Demonstrate examination skills and sat an examination under University examination conditions;
- Demonstrate skills in presenting academic ideas orally.
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Additional Information
Graduate Attributes and Skills |
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Keywords | Not entered |
Contacts
Course organiser | Dr Caroline Bamford
Tel: (0131 6)50 4322
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Course secretary | Mr Benjamin Mcnab
Tel: (0131 6)51 4832
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