UNIVERSITY OF MALTA
STUDY-UNIT TYPES FOR UNDERGRADUATE AND POSTGRADUATE COURSES
The study-unit type indicates the method of teaching of the unit. Each study-unit may consist of one or a
combination of the unit types mentioned below.
Study-unit Type
Accreditation of Prior Learning
Blended Learning
Clinical Observation
Clinical Placements
Clinical Practice
Coaching Sessions
Composition
Computer Lab Sessions
Demonstrations
Design Workshop
Directed Study
Discussion
Dissection
Dissertation
Exhibition
Experimental Sessions
Fieldwork
Group Learning
Group Teaching
Independent Online Learning
Independent Study
Laboratory Sessions
Lecture
Long Essay
Moot Court
Observations
Online Learning
Online Lecture
Performance
Phantom Head Sessions
Placement
Practical
Practicum
Presentation
Project
Seminar
Simulation
Studio Practice
Studio Sessions
Synoptic Study-Unit
Taught with hands-on application
Thesis
Tutorial
Video Presentation
Visit
Ward Rounds
Workshop
Description
Used for work done prior to admission to a course.
Blended learning is learning which combines online and face-to-face
approaches
Period of work in a teaching, clinical, industrial or other setting.
A period of instruction given by a tutor aimed at exploring in greater
depth, revising and discussing material and topics presented within a
unit.
These study-unit types were used in the past but are no longer being used:
Study-unit Type
Case Study
Examination Paper
Extracurricular Study-unit
Progress Test
Research Paper
Standard Study-unit
Taught and Practical
Thesis and Oral Examination
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