Swansea University: Questions about course teaching and content

University and college websites or teaching staff at the university should be able to answer the questions below about individual courses.

How is the course taught?

What course start date options are available?

How long is the course?

What are the differences between full-time or part-time study of this course?

Over what period, and when, is the part-time course delivered?

If I need to change from full-time to part-time study, or vice versa, is that possible?

What is the overall purpose of the course and why is it different from other courses in the same subject area offered by this institution?

How much choice is there for modules or other areas of the course?

Could I sit in on other modules of interest, even if I don’t do the exam or an assignment for them?

How much of the course is a research project (or something similar)?

How is the course assessed? Are all modules assessed by exams, or is there assessed coursework?

What is the mix of contact time in classes, seminars or labs, compared to private study?

What are the specific modules or elements that make up this course?

Where can I find descriptions of each module or part of the course?

When will you know which modules are definitely available for the year I want to study?

Which days each week will I need to attend the institution and for how many hours?

What general academic support is offered for this course?