Achieving together Everything we do at Northumbria is designed to help you achieve. Your academic experience is at the heart of the University, and there is a vast network of support in place to ensure that you get the most out of your learning experience. Gill Rowe, Associate Pro Vice-Chancellor (Learning and Teaching), Arts, Design and Social Sciences
All of the tutors in Northumbria Law School have been incredibly supportive in helping me make my transition to studying at undergraduate level. They have helped me get the most out of my degree by providing tailored feedback.
At Northumbria, we’re focused on one thing – getting you ready for the amazing things you’ll do in your life. You come here to learn. And you’ll be learning from some of the best people in their fields. But learning isn’t something that we do for you. And it’s not something you have to do alone. It’s something we achieve together.
Here’s what that means for you: We’ll be clear about what’s expected of you. Your tasks will always have a purpose. Our academics want to hear about your goals, and will take them into account at every opportunity when planning your work.
You’ll be part of a learning community. In fact, lots of learning communities. Staff will structure and encourage these groups, but they won’t dictate to them. We create opportunities for interaction and conversations around learning and assessment between peers and tutors, both in the classroom and online, which allows you to learn how to evaluate your own progress and direct your own learning. You won’t be assessed just for the sake of it. Assessment is about helping you learn and taking you a step closer to your goals. If you do really well on an assignment, we’ll explain why. If you don’t, we’ll work with you so you know how to improve. We are always interested to hear about your experiences of assessment. We often draw on student feedback when planning future assessment processes.
Sean Mennim, M Law Exempting Bar Professional Training Course (BPTC)
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