Postgraduate
MSc and Postgraduate
Diploma in Human Resource Management
Study
Materials
When
you register the University will send you an individual study pack containing
a range of specially written materials to help you plan your studies
and prepare for examinations including:
- a
course handbook
- a
subject guide for each module studied
- a
resource pack for each module studied
- textbooks
for certain modules
- past
examination papers
- CD-ROM
based learning materials
- details
of how to access the Virtual Learning Environment (VLE)
In
subsequent years of your registration you will receive updated handbooks,
subject guides, resource packs, examination papers and/or reports and
textbooks for any additional modules you begin studying, and any revisions
to the subject guides and resource packs that you have previously received.
If necessary, you may also receive updates to the learning environment
on CD-ROM.
The
programme is designed so that you are provided with all of the materials
you need. The materials are so up-to-date and comprehensive that you
will be able to complete the modules without access to any additional
books or readings. There is, therefore, no need to purchase expensive
textbooks, or to spend valuable time in trying to locate journals which
may not be available locally.
The
Virtual Learning Environment provides an opportunity,
through the Internet, for students to interact through tutor-supported
computer conferencing. Using the conferencing system you will discuss
topics in tutored groups of normally 12 to 15 students. Computer conferencing
for each module takes place at specific times of the year. The VLE also
provides access to the entire package of learning materials for each
module including:
- reflective
questions
- formative
exercises
- online
tutorial activities
- sample
examination questions
- access
to an appropriate range of online resources
The
programme for External students is self-taught using the study materials
provided. These are fully comprehensive: with the exception of the Research
project, students are not required to purchase or obtain any other materials.
All of the necessary reading material to obtain the MSc or Diploma is
supplied.
Students
are also able to receive support through academic staff, who mark and
give feedback on essay questions and mock examination
questions between 1 March and 30 August
each year. Although these essays are not compulsory and the
marks obtained do not contribute to the overall assessment, students
often find it helpful to receive academic feedback on their work to
ensure that they are reaching the standard required for the Diploma
or MSc. In addition, writing essays can be a useful aid in preparing
for examinations.
