When you begin studying at university, you will probably find that you cover material much more quickly than you did while studying for your A levels. The key to success is preparing well for classes and then taking the ideas you encounter further in your own time.
- Lectures - provide an overview of what you are studying, using a variety of audio and visual materials to support your learning.
- Seminars - give you the chance to explore and interact with the material presented in lectures in a friendly and informal environment. You will be taught in a smaller group of students, with discussion focusing on a text or topic you've previously prepared.
- Workshops - are more practical, perhaps through exploring texts, working with digital materials, or developing presentations.
Tutorials - individual and small-group tutorials let you explore your work with your module tutor, perhaps discussing plans for an essay or presentation, or following up on an area of a module which has interested you. - eLearning - our virtual-learning system, Moodle, offers 24-hour access to teaching materials and resources.
Much of the language teaching on this degree will be led by native speakers.
Class sizes vary depending on topic and type. A weekly lecture on a core module may have 50-60 students attending while a specialised seminar may only contain 10 students.
Peer mentoring
All new undergraduate students can opt into our peer mentoring scheme. Your peer mentor will help you settle into life at Nottingham, provide advice on the transition to university-level study and help you access support if needed.
Teaching quality
Our staff know that studying complex subjects can sometimes seem challenging (they've all been where you are!). Their contributions to high quality teaching and learning are recognised through our annual Lord Dearing Awards. View the full list of recipients.
Teaching methods
- Lectures
- Oral classes
- Seminars
- Tutorials
- Workshops
