programme such as credit points and associated learning hours, level and associated learning outcomes and assessment can be found in the module descriptors provided in module handbooks and available on-line through the GCU Learn site for the module Programme and Module Timetables Programme and Module Timetables for all classes are posted on the GCU website prior to the beginning of the Trimester. Information on how to access () . Guidance on how to access individual Student Timetables with allocated seminar groups for modules is also available using this link. These are available to access once students have registered. Credit Accumulation The programme is designed in accordance with the Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (). The application of this framework ensures that all learning on the programme is outcome-based, is assessed and is quality assured. The SCQF uses two measures; Levels and Credit Points. Levels provide an indication of the complexity of the learning and Credit Points relate to the number of required to achieve a qualification. Successful completion of each level of your programme will result in the accumulation of credits points leading to eligibility for an exit award as detailed in the Aligned to specific learning outcomes, each level is progressively challenging with increasing expectations of depth of knowledge and understanding and learner autonomy. The Qualifications Framework (table 1, Page 5) tells you the award you will be eligible for on completion of each level of your programme Assessments & Feedback Your programme assessment schedule is attached (Appendix B) Insert: programme assessment schedule. Where the assessment schedule is appended to the Programme Specification Pro-forma please cross reference rather than duplicating information. We realise how important feedback is to our students as a means to measure their performance as well as improving future performance. It is also a critical aspect of developing professional and personal skills. As such, the University as created a set of Feedback Principles which are adopted within all assessments, and across all modules on your programme. These are contained within the which spells out the purpose of feedback, what kind of feedback you can expect and when you should expect to receive it. Insert: any further School/Department/Programme specific feedback information. Common Good Curriculum What is the Common Good Curriculum? The Common Good Curriculum aims to ensure that, as a GCU student, you have the opportunity to develop the attributes needed to make a positive difference in the world.
programme such as credit points and associated learning hours, level and associated learning outcomes and assessment can be found in the module descriptors provided in module handbooks and available on-line through the GCU Learn site for the module Programme and Module Timetables Programme and Module Timetables for all classes are posted on the GCU website prior to the beginning of the Trimester. Information on how to access () . Guidance on how to access individual Student Timetables with allocated seminar groups for modules is also available using this link. These are available to access once students have registered. Credit Accumulation The programme is designed in accordance with the Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (). The application of this framework ensures that all learning on the programme is outcome-based, is assessed and is quality assured. The SCQF uses two measures; Levels and Credit Points. Levels provide an indication of the complexity of the learning and Credit Points relate to the number of required to achieve a qualification. Successful completion of each level of your programme will result in the accumulation of credits points leading to eligibility for an exit award as detailed in the Aligned to specific learning outcomes, each level is progressively challenging with increasing expectations of depth of knowledge and understanding and learner autonomy. The Qualifications Framework (table 1, Page 5) tells you the award you will be eligible for on completion of each level of your programme Assessments & Feedback Your programme assessment schedule is attached (Appendix B) Insert: programme assessment schedule. Where the assessment schedule is appended to the Programme Specification Pro-forma please cross reference rather than duplicating information. We realise how important feedback is to our students as a means to measure their performance as well as improving future performance. It is also a critical aspect of developing professional and personal skills. As such, the University as created a set of Feedback Principles which are adopted within all assessments, and across all modules on your programme. These are contained within the which spells out the purpose of feedback, what kind of feedback you can expect and when you should expect to receive it. Insert: any further School/Department/Programme specific feedback information. Common Good Curriculum What is the Common Good Curriculum? The Common Good Curriculum aims to ensure that, as a GCU student, you have the opportunity to develop the attributes needed to make a positive difference in the world.
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