Teaching
In first and second year, teaching is predominantly conducted in large lectures, and small groups called tutorials or seminars, where you will have the chance to discuss topics in greater detail. Lectures comprise up to 450 students and tutorials normally comprise around 15 to 20 students. Normally you will have around 9 to 12 contact hours per week. It is important to remember that at university a large proportion of your hours will involve independent study. As a full-time student you are expected to set aside a number of hours per course per week to prepare for tutorials and assessments, and carry out reading and research.
In third and fourth year, the emphasis shifts to more specialised, seminar/tutorial-based courses (typical average class sizes are between 30 and 80 students) and even greater independent study.
Assessment
In first and second year you will be assessed in a variety of ways, and this could be a mix of continuous assessment, essays, reports, group work, and exams.
In third and fourth year you will be also be assessed in a number of ways, through a mix of essays, reports, group work, and exams.
In your final year you will conduct your own research and produce a dissertation, with one-to-one supervision from a member of academic staff.
Support
We have developed a specialised and professional student support model, delivered by a team of dedicated student advisers and a wellbeing adviser.
You will have a named student adviser, and they will be your first point of contact within the School and, depending on your requirements, they may then refer you on to other staff for support.
You can request to meet 1-to-1 with your student adviser when you need to, and you can go to them to discuss your support needs and special circumstances.
The Business School also actively works with a number of business-focused student societies, which every year recruit new members and put on a range of events and competitions to help students develop their professional skills and networks. Our BizPALS (peer-assisted learning support) scheme goes from strength to strength in supporting new students' academic skills development and transition into university life.
Facilities
The Business School is based on Buccleuch Place, close to the University Library and Students' Association buildings. Your teaching will take place in the heart of the city in the central campus where you'll have 24-hour access to state-of-the-art computer equipment. The Business School has its own cafΓ© and social space where you can relax with friends or study over a coffee.