Final June 09
A Guide to Your Course 2009/10
Foundation Degree in Business Accounting
In Collaboration with Henley College, Coventry
Code: FS/BA
UWBS Course Leader: Mark Price
Tel: 01902 323661
Email: M.Price@wlv.ac.uk
Henley College Course Leader: Vishnu Watts
Tel: 02476 626401
Email: vwatts@henley-cov.ac.uk
Contents
MESSAGE TO NEW UNDERGRADUATE STARTERS IN SEPTEMBER 2009 ............................................................ 3
ABOUT THIS GUIDE .......................................................................................................................................... 4
SECTION 1 GENERAL COURSE INFORMATION .................................................................................................. 6
EMPLOYABILITY & YOUR PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT PORTFOLIO (PDP) .............................................................................. 7
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES AND FUTURE STUDY................................................................................................................ 8
ACCREDITATION OF PRIOR LEARNING (APL).................................................................................................................. 9
COURSE STRUCTURE: FOUNDATION DEGREE IN BUSINESS ACCOUNTING ........................................................................... 10
SECTION 2 MODULE INFORMATION............................................................................................................... 11
BA2022 Research Methods ........................................................................................................................... 11
IB2004 Managerial Economics ..................................................................................................................... 12
LW2060 Principles of Company Law ............................................................................................................. 13
IB2009 Operations & Project Management.................................................................................................. 14
IB2001 Systems for Management ................................................................................................................. 15
AC2023 Finance Principles ............................................................................................................................ 16
AC2006 Work-Based Project & Reflective Practice ....................................................................................... 17
READING LISTS ...................................................................................................................................................... 18
ASSESSMENT MATRIX ............................................................................................................................................. 19
SECTION 3: HENLEY COLLEGE, COVENTRY SPECIFIC INFORMATION................................................................ 21
MANAGEMENT TEAM CONTACT DETAILS ................................................................................................................... 21
WHO TO CONTACT AT HENLEY COLLEGE .................................................................................................................... 22
USEFUL CONTACTS................................................................................................................................................. 23
COLLEGE LEARNING CENTRES ................................................................................................................................... 24
COURSE TIMETABLE ....................................................................................................................................... 25
SECTION 4 UWBS COURSE MANAGEMENT & SUPPORT ................................................................................. 27
WHO’S WHO ........................................................................................................................................................ 27
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQS) ................................................................................................................... 30
HOW TO SOLVE YOUR PROBLEMS ............................................................................................................................. 32
SECTION 5 ACADEMIC INFORMATION............................................................................................................ 33
UWBS CHARTER FOR STUDENTS .............................................................................................................................. 33
ACADEMIC REGULATIONS ........................................................................................................................................ 34
ACADEMIC APPEALS & MISCONDUCT ........................................................................................................................ 34
COMMUNICATIONS ................................................................................................................................................ 35
ETHICAL GUIDELINES .............................................................................................................................................. 36
LEARNING AND TEACHING (L&T) .............................................................................................................................. 36
ASSESSMENT......................................................................................................................................................... 38
MODERATION ....................................................................................................................................................... 38
UNDERGRADUATE GRADING SYSTEM ......................................................................................................................... 39
FEEDBACK ............................................................................................................................................................ 40
DRAFT 2009/10 ACADEMIC CALENDAR .................................................................................................................... 41
A guide to your course 2009/10 Foundation Degree in Business Accounting
Message to new undergraduate starters in September 2009
This handbook shows you how your course is structured and organised. However, the
University is currently reviewing its course provision and is planning to move to a 20 credit
module framework from September 2010. This will mean that some of the module titles and
content will change from academic year 2010/11.
There are several reasons why the University is proposing this change from September 2010.
We are drawing on past and current successes to ensure that all our courses are:

focused on student needs and demand

designed to offer all students the opportunity to participate in volunteering, mentoring
or a work placement
planned to distribute assessments more evenly across the academic year
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delivered through 6 more comprehensive modules per level rather than the present 8
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supported by consistently good teaching
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underpinned by effective resources.
Learning Works: Refocusing the Undergraduate Curriculum is the name of the project.
Throughout the academic year we will keep you updated on progress, and more importantly,
on how your course will be affected as a result of developments. E-vision will display updates
on the project, and will be used to alert you to any changes before they happen. The
Students’ Union is working closely with the University on the Learning Works: Refocusing the
Undergraduate Curriculum project to ensure it remains student focussed.
If you have any concerns at any stage, please call in to your Here2Help office, speak to your
course leader or personal tutor or visit the Students’ Union.
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About this guide
This guide will help you plan your Foundation degree in Business Accounting course. It tells
you which modules you must study and pass, and lists the optional ones which contribute to
your course. The guide also offers you brief descriptions of each module, including general
information about assessment tasks, and an overview of how the course is managed.
We believe it is important that you are encouraged to make your own contribution to the
effective operation and development of your chosen course. We are, therefore, keen to hear
your views and would welcome any suggestions that you may have about ways of improving
any aspect of your course and/or the student experience here at the University. In practice,
you will have the opportunity to do this through our student voice processes.
Please enter the contact details for
your Personal Tutor for your future
reference:
Your Student Offices are:
Compton Park Campus
Room CA016
Tel: 01902 323602
Fax: 01902 323682
Telford Campus
Room SB011
Tel: 01902 321668
Fax: 01902 323960
Please note: In order to develop and improve the Course, it may be necessary on occasions
to amend or revise the details given in this Course Guide.
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Welcome to the Foundation degree in Business Accounting course
On behalf of the Course Management Team I should like to extend to you a very warm
welcome and we would like to take this opportunity to wish you every success in your studies
at the University of Wolverhampton and trust that your time at the University of
Wolverhampton will prove to be enjoyable, stimulating and rewarding.
Foundation Degree in Business Accounting course is one of many run by the University of
Wolverhampton Business School which has itself established an excellent reputation for the
quality of its courses, for an innovative approach to teaching and learning, and for the
friendliness of its staff. Whilst the overall management of the course is the responsibility of the
UWBS, it is delivered in partnership with Henley College, Coventry. The programme will be
delivered at the college, although you will meet UWBS staff from time-to-time and have the
opportunity to visit the University.
We believe it is important that you are encouraged to make your own contribution to the
effective operation and development of your chosen course. We are, therefore, keen to hear
your views and would welcome any suggestions that you may have about ways of improving
any aspect of your course and/or the student experience at the college. In practice, you will
have the opportunity to do this through our student voice processes.
Remember that the outcome of your studies could affect the whole of your future career and
therefore study should certainly be your first priority. In resolving to work hard however, do not
forget to have time for recreation and social activities. Do take full advantage of the college
and University facilities at your disposal.
Vishnu Watts, Henley College Coventry Course Leader
Mark Price, UWBS Course Leader
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Section 1 General Course Information
This Guide outlines the modules which are available, teaching and learning styles and
assessment tasks for the Foundation Degree in Business Accounting course. If there is
anything you need to discuss further, please contact your Course/Programme Leaders.
The Foundation Degree programme aims to:
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Develop knowledge and understanding of the wider business context and financial
environment in which organisations operate.
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Provide students with a range of analytical skills and an ability to develop simplifying
frameworks for studying the real world.
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Encourage a flexible and enquiring intellectual stance in developing life-long learning
skills and personal development that will enable the student to adapt to the rapidly
changing environment of work.
Your course is designed to provide you with the opportunity to enhance your career prospects
and opens up a wide range of business and management areas. Students entering the
course will have a good grounding in basic accountancy skills. This programme will add to
these a range of knowledge and personal skills from the business sector. Through these
developments and an enhanced intellectual rigour, students will have a wide range of abilities
and skills which will enable them to develop a successful career in accountancy, business or
to further their studies through an honours degree.
The course has a number of outcomes which students are expected to demonstrate through
the learning process. These are included below for your information:
.On completion of the course, the student is expected to be able to demonstrate:
A. Subject knowledge and understanding of:
1. Management – the various theories, processes, procedures and practices for the effective
management of organisations
2. Assess the main theories concerning financial management, risk and the operation of capital
markets.
3. Identify some of the main contexts within which business operates.
B. Subject-Specific Skills - able to:
1. Apply a range of specific business knowledge and skills
2. Develop lifelong learning skills to include the development and enhancement of a range of
general transferable intellectual and study skills, which are highly appropriate to a career in
business and management
3. Analyse organisations and their environment through methodologies including case studies,
work experience and work related research.
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C. Intellectual skills - able to:
1. Problem solves and makes decisions using appropriate quantitative and qualitative skills.
2. Conduct research into business and management issues.
3. Develop skills of critical thinking, analysis and synthesis
4. Interpersonal skills of effective listening, negotiating, persuasion and presentation.
D. Key skills 1. Numeracy and quantitative skills.
2. Perform effectively within a team environment.
3. Use of communication and information technology for business applications
4. Self – management in terms of time, planning and behaviour.
5. Effective communication
These are achieved through the study of the modules detailed on the following pages.
Employability & Your Personal Development Portfolio (PDP)
What is ‘Employability’?
‘Employability’ is concerned with the development of skills aimed at enhancing your
employment prospects throughout your time here at the University of Wolverhampton.
Developing specialist subject and academic knowledge is important for employers but they
also want to employ individuals who are able to:
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Communicate effectively,
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Work in a team and have good interpersonal skills.
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Solve problems
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Work on their own using their own initiative and are able to adapt to changing
situations
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Be self-confident
How Will You Develop Your Employment Skills?
At UWBS we aim to provide you with the opportunity to develop these through the modules
you will be studying. The assessments you do for your modules are designed to help you
develop Subject specific skills through the research you undertake for the assignments. In
addition, they are also designed to help you develop other key skills such as your written
communication skills. Where you have formal presentations, this will build your selfconfidence in addition to helping you develop your skills of verbal communication. Working as
part of a team will develop vital group-work skills. Attending your classes regularly will further
ensure that you have the opportunity to develop other skills.
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Throughout your time at the University, you will develop and be able to demonstrate a number
of skills, some of which are listed below:
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Working as part of a group
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Demonstrating teamwork skills and leadership skills
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Effective communication
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Written (via reports etc.)
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Oral (through formal presentations)
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Problem-solving

IT skills (which include use of basic packages for word processing, spreadsheets,
use of email etc.)
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Time management
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Attending classes on time
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Handing in your assignments by the deadline date
Personal Development Portfolio (PDP)
To help you build, reflect and improve your skills we recommend that you compile a Personal
Development Portfolio. A PDP provides you with the opportunity to reflect on your learning
and on the development of your skills. Your PDP will help you to identify your strengths,
weaknesses, opportunities and threats and will allow you to produce an action plan to help
you to improve on any weaknesses or gaps as you progress on your course.
Career Opportunities and Future Study
“Your UWBS takes your career development seriously with a dedicated employment and
placement team”
Your career opportunities are vast with a sought-after academic qualification.
You could work in:
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Business and Finance
National and Local government
Legal and Accounting professions
Healthcare
Management
Education and Training
Retail and Distribution
Leisure and Hospitality
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Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL)
APL is the Accreditation of Prior Learning. It recognises and encompasses prior experiential
learning (APEL) and prior certificated learning (APCL) as counting towards the completion of a
programme of study and associated requirements for an award or qualification.
Accreditation of prior certificated learning (APCL) is a formal recognition of previously
attained qualifications that have direct relevance to the programme being applied for.
Accreditation of prior experiential learning (APEL) is the recognition of prior experience; that
is, learning achieved outside education or training systems is assessed and, as appropriate,
recognised for academic purposes. It is normally acknowledged and quantified through the
submission of a portfolio that reflects the learning achievement and outcomes of that experience
and that has direct relevance to the programme being applied for.
Please contact your Course Leader for further details.
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Course Structure: Foundation Degree in Business Accounting
Year 1
Semester 1
Semester 2
Students to receive exemptions based on successful
completion of AAT level 4 programme
Year 2
Semester 1
BA2022 Research
Methods (15)
IB2004 Managerial
Economics (15)
LW2060 Principles of
Company Law (15)
Semester 2
Core
Core
Core
IB2009 Operations &
Project Management
(15)
Core
IB2001 Systems for
Management (15)
Core
AC2023 Finance
Principles (15)
Core
AC2006 Work Based Project and Reflective Practice (30)
Semester 3
Core
(15) and (30) refer to the credit weighting of the module.
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Section 2 Module Information
The following descriptions are intended to give a brief flavour of the core modules you will be studying
during your course; you can find more detailed information in the module guides.
As a quick guide you will be required to successfully complete 120 credits for this course to gain the
Foundation Degree (Arts) in Business Accounting. The Undergraduate regulations allow
compensation of 30 credits for modules that are graded as E4, a marginal fail, provided students
achieve 90 credits of pass grades for other modules. Whilst this rule applies to this programme, the
Work-Based Project & Reflective Practice module cannot be compensated.
BA2022 Research Methods
Credit value
15
Availability
Sem 1
Pre-requisites:
None
Campus
Custom
Prohibited combinations:
None
Module Leader
Vishnu Watts
Telephone
02476 626401
Email
vwatts@henley-cov.ac.uk
Room/Campus
201
Rationale
Designed to develop a range of research-orientated skills, this module will support students in
a variety of learning contexts. The ability of students to carry-out independent research-based
learning, as well as interpreting research findings, will be enhanced and is the primary focus
for this module. The acquisition of a ‘toolkit’ of research skills will allow students to maximise
the benefits resulting from their programme of study. Furthermore, Research Methods should
enable students to demonstrate a range of both intellectual and practical skills, which will
prove vital for future career development. The student will produce an individual learning
portfolio in which knowledge of a range of research skills and their application is evidenced.
Assessment
Description
1
Weighting or Pass/Fail
E-Portfolio
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IB2004 Managerial Economics
Credit value
15
Availability
Sem 1
Pre-requisites
None
Co-requisites
None
Campus
Custom
Prohibited combinations
None
Module Leader
Donna Mason
Telephone
02476 626401
Email
damson@henley-cov.ac.uk
Room/Campus
201
Rationale
This module examines the interaction between business organisations and the environment
within which they operate. The module considers the influence of market structure and the
activities of competitors on the behaviour and performance of businesses. This will include
consideration of issues such as non-price competition and measures of performance. The
public policy context will also be discussed.
Assessment
Description
Weighting or
Pass/Fail
1
Portfolio
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LW2060 Principles of Company Law
Credit value
15
Availability
Sem 1
Pre-requisites
None
Co-requisites
None
Campus
Custom
Prohibited combinations
None
Module Leader
Kiran Kainth
Telephone
02476 626316
Email
kkainth@henley-cov.ac.uk
Room/Campus
115
Rationale
All organisations need to work within the legal framework. This module aims to give
accounting specialist students a solid foundation in key aspects of the legal frameworks within
which business operates, concentrating on the fundamental aspects of company law and the
roles and responsibilities of key parties
Assessment
Description
Weighting or
Pass/Fail
1
Exam
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IB2009 Operations & Project Management
Credit value
15
Availability
Sem 2
Pre-requisites
None
Co-requisites
None
Campus
Prohibited combinations
None
Module Leader
Vishnu Watts
Telephone
02476 626401
Email
vwatts@henley-cov.ac.uk
Custom
Room/Campus
401
Rationale
In modern organisations projects often represent major financial and human investments. The
module is designed to give students a firm foundation in the principles of operations and
project management. The module is introductory in nature and is specifically designed for
non-specialists. The module will provide students with understanding of key operations
management issues that modern organisations face.
Assessment
Description
Weighting or
Pass/Fail
1
Assessment 1 (individual): Business report (Max.
50%
2500 words)
2
Assessment 2: Project Planning (group):
50%
Development of a project plan for a given scenario
with accompanying report (Max. 5000 words)
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IB2001 Systems for Management
Credit value
15
Availability
Sem 2
Campus
Custom
Prohibited combinations:
None
Module Leader
Jon Darke
Telephone
02476 626348
Email
jdarke@henley-cov.ac.uk
Room/Campus
040
Rationale
Organisations are increasingly reliant on electronic information systems to support business
operations and management decision-making.
These systems are becoming ever more
sophisticated and powerful in enabling business automation, networking information and
people, data mining to reveal new insights into business data and operations, and thus, offer
exciting opportunities but also new challenges.
This module introduces students to the concepts, principles, tools and technologies
underpinning modern Information Management. It provides students with the knowledge,
understanding and skills to maximise the use of information management and technology in
their working environments. The focus of the module is on the principles governing the
rational management of business information and knowledge.
Assessment
Description
1
Individual Report: Present information analysis for a specific business
Weighting or
Pass/Fail
50%
situation (2,000 words max)
2
Individual Report: Recommend appropriate information systems for a
50%
specific business situation (2,000 words max)
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AC2023 Finance Principles
Credit value
15
Availability
Sem 2
Campus
Custom
Prohibited combinations:
None
Module Leader
Donna Kavanagh
Telephone
02476 626401
Email
dkavanagh@henley-cov.ac.uk
Room/Campus
201
Rationale
This module aims to provide students with an introduction to the principles of finance. This will
provide students with the primary theoretical and conceptual frameworks of finance to enable
students to study finance at a higher level.
Assessment
Description
1
Portfolio (3500 words)
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AC2006 Work-Based Project & Reflective Practice
Credit value
15
Availability
Year long
Campus
Custom
Prohibited combinations:
None
Module Leader
Vishnu Watts
Telephone
02476 626401
Email
vwatts@henley-cov.ac.uk
Room/Campus
201
Rationale
This module follows on from AAT unit 10 ‘Managing Systems and People in Accounting
Environment’. It enables students to examine and evaluate their role in the context of the
workplace in greater detail, building upon work already carried out in unit 10. Students will
interpret experiences in the workplace in the light of theory with particular reference to
management, relevant legislation and teamwork. There will be a reflective element in
recognition of the need for continuous professional development.
This module is designed to help students make the best use of the opportunities that any
employment offers and enhance their employability. It further enables students to reflect on
their learning associated with the work place and to have that learning recognised by the
University.
Assessment
Description
Weighting or
Pass/Fail
1
Work-based project (3,000 words)
50%
2
E-portfolio
50%
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Reading lists
Each module has a set of reference texts and journals identified which underpin the themes
and content of the module. These texts are listed in full on the module guide and are also
available electronically on WOLF and via the Learning Centres on the TALIS system. You
can access the TALIS system on the following link:
http://134.220.21.5:8080/talislist/index.jsp
To locate the reading list for your module type the module code into the search box and press
‘go’. Reading lists are divided into key and recommended texts. Key texts are those which
have been identified as essential reading and students are strongly advised to purchase
these, recommended texts are useful background reading.
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Assessment Matrix
Feedback will usually be available for collection from your Tutor during a scheduled class session three weeks after the submission date; your Tutor will
advise you of the exact date. If you do not collect your feedback during this session it will be available from the School office. For course work due to be
submitted at the end of semester your Tutor will advise you when your feedback will be available. Students are strongly advised to collect feedback as it is a
useful indicator of your progress and how you can improve your performance. Please note feedback is not normally available for examinations, however if
you wish to discuss your examination please contact your Module Tutor directly. Note: these hand-in dates are indicative and may be subject to change,
your module leader will provide you with the confirmed dates at the start of your module.
Semester 1
Module
University Semester Weeks
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
BA2022
Research
Methods
IB2004
Managerial
Economics
10
11
12
EPortfolio
Portfolio
Task 1
(500
words)
Portfolio
Task 2
(1000
words)
Portfolio
Task 3
(2000
words)
LW2060
Principles of
Company Law
Exam 3
hours
Workbased
project
(3,000
words)
AC2006 WorkBased Project &
Reflective
Practice
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Semester 2
Module
University Semester Weeks
1
2
IB2009
Operations &
Project
Management
IB2001 Systems
for Management
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Business
report
(Max.
2500
words)
Project Planning
(group):
Development of
a project plan for
a given scenario
(Max. 5000
words)
Individual
Report:
Present
information
analysis for
a specific
business
situation
(2,000 words
max)
Individual Report:
Recommend
appropriate
information
systems for a
specific business
situation (2,000
words max)
AC2023 Finance
Principles
Portfolio (3500
words)
AC2006 WorkBased Project &
Reflective
Practice
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Section 3: Henley College, Coventry Specific Information
Management Team Contact Details
Each member of the Management Team plays an important role. Please note their contact details.
Name
Role
Telephone
Email
Henley College, Coventry
Vishnu Watts
Course Leader - Henley
02476 626401
vwatts@henley-cov.ac.uk
0121 602 7770
ejdelo@henley-cov.ac.uk
UWBS Course Leader
(01902) 323661
M.Price@wlv.ac.uk
Student Office
(01902) 321668
College
Elizabeth Delo
Course Administrator- Henley
College
University of Wolverhampton
Mark Price
Course Leader and Personal Tutor
You will be allocated a Personal Tutor who will provide guidance during your studies with
Henley College. You will meet your Personal tutor during the Induction Briefing, and you will
be able to contact your tutor by e-mail if you have any queries.
For any programme related queries your course Leader/personal Tutor should be your first
port of call. They are here to advise you on aspects relating to your programme of study and
progression requirements.
Faculty Co-ordinator
For any general enquiries or support please contact the Faculty Co-ordinator.
Student Representative
At the start of your course you will be given the opportunity to volunteer to become a Student
Representative. In this role you are given the opportunity to feedback issues or concerns of
fellow students in your group. Along with the Student Liaison Meetings you will also be
invited to attend Course Committee Meeting which includes other Student Reps and Course
Leaders from other courses. Both meetings are normally scheduled one per semester.
Services for Students
A variety of services are available to you from qualified and experienced staff. You should in
the first instance liaise with you personal tutor who will be able to refer you to the best person.
Services are available at the college or at the University including counselling (a confidential
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service staffed by experienced and qualified counsellors. The focus is on your need, which
may include personal, health and study issues.
Please call in and use the facilities including careers resources, reference books and
computer packages available to you.
Opening Times
Reception Services (Term time)
Monday – Thursday
Friday
Saturday
8.30 am to 9.00 pm
8.30 am to 4.30 pm
Closed
Student Services Advice Centre (Term time)
Monday – Thursday
Friday
Saturday
8.30 am to 9.00 pm
8.30 am to 4.30 pm
closed
Who To Contact at Henley College
The support network available to students is extensive and forms an important part of the student life
cycle. Generally students will use their Course Leader or Personal Tutor as their first port of call to
discuss any queries or issues that they have relating to the Course or programme of study. However,
it is recognised that the Course Leader/Personal Tutor may not always be available if they are
teaching or involved in meetings. With this in mind, the following diagram directs you to the
appropriate department or staff member if you encounter any issues (personal or academic).
Academic & Programme
related queries:
Course Leader
Study Issues
General Queries:
Student Services
Faculty Co-ordinator
Careers
Student Services
Who to Contact
At Henley College
Module Related queries:
Module Tutor
Personal Issues:
Personal Tutor or
Student Services
Special Needs
Student Services
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Useful Contacts
Henley College
Henley Road
Bell Green
Coventry CV2 1ED
Department
Tel
Email
Main College Switchboard
02476
info@henley.ac.uk
626300
Main College FAX
02476
611837
Main College Minicom
02476
626378
Student Services (Advice and
02476
Student Services and Admissions
Guidance)
626375
@henely-cov.ac.uk
Henley College has a Student Advice Team; they are situated in the Student Advice Centre
at our Henley Campus. The team welcomes potential and current students to visit the Centre
and find out about the services and resources available.
The Student Advice Team is impartial and will provide information on courses, careers advice,
financial support and counselling services for students.
Counselling
The College offers a personal Counselling service to help students cope with any difficulties
they are experiencing within or outside College. It is confidential and can help with emotional,
relationship, personal and study problems. Our counsellor is an experienced, qualified
professional. This service is available to all students free of charge.
Finance
Entering into Higher Education you will be faced with costs relating to you studies, such as
tuition fees, accommodation, travel, childcare, books and living expenses.
Financial assistance for fees and living costs for students entering Higher Education is met by
income-related loans, help with tuition fees (in some circumstances) and grants for certain
categories of student.
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Students have to apply to their Local Education Authority (LEA) for these (not to the College).
You are advised to contact your LEA as soon as possible. In certain circumstances students
may also receive extra help, after enrolment and assessment of their needs.
For information on fees for overseas students, please contact the International Office.
Careers
Student Support Services has a comprehensive careers library. The Colleges Student Advisor
(Careers) provides a drop-in facility on Mondays, Tuesdays and Friday mornings for Careers
Education and Guidance in cluster 2. At other times in the week the drop-in will be in Student
Support Services.
The careers staff supported by the local careers organisation Connexions offer guidance on a
variety of career issues. These include all areas of Universities and Colleges Admissions
Services (UCAS) and HE advice and job search, completion of application forms and
interview techniques.
All students are entitled to take part in the Careers Education programme which is delivered
mainly through the tutorial system.
College Learning Centres
The Learning Resource Centre includes an extensive lending and reference library with stock
of around 40,000 books. Books available as reference, short loan (seven day) and ordinary
loan (four weeks) are all shelved together to provide ease of location signposted by OPEC
computerised catalogue.
There is a separate Quick Reference collection comprising encyclopaedias, dictionaries,
government statistics and standard reference material. Other resources include periodicals,
newspapers, past examination papers, information packs, videos and DVDs, university
prospectuses, company annual reports and telephone directories.
Opening Hours
The main campus learning centres are open 5 days a week including 4 evenings.
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Course Timetable
Foundation Degree in Business Accounting
DEPARTMENT: ASCE
DATE
2009/2010
Term 1: Research Methods
WORK
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Management
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Section 4 UWBS Course Management & Support
Who’s who
The following members of the team will be pleased to help with any concern you may encounter
during your term of study at UWBS. It is important you note the following contact details. If
dialling from outside the university please precede the extension number with 01902 32****
Role/Responsible
Name
Course Leader
Mark Price
UWBS School
Administration
UWBS Team
Student Office
Support
Student Office Team
Ext
3661
Room
CA217
Loc
CP
3818
SB117
TD
3691
CA008
CP
3668/
3356
CA016
CP
Email
m.price@wlv.ac.uk
Course Leader
For any academic related queries your Course Leader should be your first port of call. They are
here to advise you on aspects relating to your course of study and progression requirements.
Personal Tutor
Assists students in their personal and academic development, planning and progression.
Maintains regular communication (virtual and/or face-to-face) with each of their designated tutees
at least 3 times a year (e.g. once per term for full time undergraduate study) and at each
significant phase for all other modes of study (including part time, postgraduate and work based
learning). Follows up students who are not making satisfactory progress or who are at risk of
withdrawal.

In order for personal tutoring to be beneficial and meaningful students will be
expected to undertake the following:

Maintain regular communication with their personal tutor

Prepare for and engage in any personal tutoring related activities

Contact personal tutors if there are any issues that may impact on their academic
performance or pose any risk to their progression or withdrawal

Act on any recommendations and advice offered by personal tutors
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Module Leaders
Module Leader contact information is available via Module Guides, which are issued at the start
of each module you study.
UWBS School Administrator
Please contact the UWBS School Administrator for general queries, and for making
appointments with the Course Leader.
UWBS Support Assistant
To contact Module Tutors or Module Leaders, please contact the Support Assistant. If the
member of staff is not on site, or you email the member of staff, and do not receive a response
within three working days, then please notify the Support Assistant/UWBS Student Administrator.
Student Office
Registry staff are based in Student Offices at Telford and Compton and are your first port of call
with any queries relating to your course. They have responsibility for maintaining your
records/student files on the University’s Student Management System known as SITS, as well as
providing general programme advice including extenuating circumstances and extensions. The
Student office will also make appointments for you to see your Personal Tutor and UWBS
Student Advisors as required.
What is a Student Rep?
Student Reps represent students in their school at school level by:



Attending School Quality Committees (SQEC)
Meeting with the relevant Student Liaison Officer
Course Committee meetings
They represent students in their school at Students' Union level by:


Attending the Student Representative Council.
Attending the Advice and Support Committee.
The Role and Function of a Student Rep
Student Reps are the voice of students in their school. They represent the needs and concerns
of students to the university and the Students’ Union (SU). Their responsibilities include:

Identifying students’ issues and opinions

Voicing these concerns at school/subject committees or the equivalent

Report back to students with news and developments in the representative’s defined
area
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
Keeping informed about current issues in the school and university

Liaising with other school, subject, site, level (etc) reps and the Academic Affairs
Officer of the Students’ Union
You are not expected to deal with individual student academic problems. Academic Affairs in the
Student Union can provide specialist advice and support, and the Student Gateway in MB
Building on City Campus is also there to provide support.
School Reps represent students in their school at school level by:


Attending School Quality Committees (SQEC)
Meeting with the relevant Student Liaison Officer
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. What are the opening hours of the UWBS School Office?
Term time and Vacation: 9.00am – 5.00pm Monday to Friday
2. What should I do if I can’t make an assignment deadline?
Contact the Student Office to seek an extension. The Student Office can approve a one
week extension. Alternatively, where your illness or personal difficulty is so serious that
you consider your performance in one or more modules has been affected, or you are
unable to attend a formal examination, you should seek extenuating circumstances. If your
claim is accepted you will normally be offered the opportunity to take assessment as if for
the first time (with no grade penalty) within the current year. However, please note the
assessment task may have changed. Extenuating circumstances forms are available
online via e:Vision.
3. If I am unable to attend a class session, whom should I notify in order to obtain any handouts?
All module materials can be accessed via WOLF.
4. What happens if I need a leave of absence (LOA)?
You may request a LOA of up to four semesters. LOA forms are available online via
e:Vision. Please indicate when you are returning.
5. If I withdraw from the programme am I entitled to a refund?
Semester 1:

Withdrawal up to 30th November – Credit in full – no fees due

Withdrawal on or after 1st December – No credit – all fees due
Semester 2:

Withdrawal up to 31st March – Credit in full – no fees due

Withdrawal on or after 1st April – No credit – all fees due
6. What must I do if I change my name or address?
A student can change their address and telephone contact numbers through their e-Vision
record. However, documentary proof is required for a change of name.
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7. When and how do I get my results?
At the end of each semester you will not be sent a results letter, you will need to check
your results on e:Vision.
Please do not telephone in for your results - we do not release them over the telephone.
8. What happens if I fail a module with an F grade?
If you fail a module with an overall F grade you will be required to retake the module in full
and will be assessed in all assessment tasks. If you fail the dissertation with an F grade
and are able to repeat the module you must negotiate a new topic for research before
commencing study. There is a charge for retaking a module.
9. What happens if I fail a module with an E grade?
If you fail a module with an E grade you will have the right to attempt the failed
assessment(s) once, within the current academic year. If successful, you are limited to a
maximum grade of D for the assessment(s) you resit, regardless of your actual
performance. The overall grade for the module will be calculated on the basis of grades
achieved in assessment(s) passed at the first attempt and the bare pass awarded for
assessment(s) you resit. Where the resit is coursework it will normally be undertaken in
June and submitted in July. Where this is an examination, it will normally take place during
the resit examination week in July. Please check the University exam timetable for resit
examination dates and times.
In some cases, where modules run in both semester one and semester two, you may be
able to resit a failed assessment from semester one during semester two. Please check
with the appropriate module leader to determine if this is possible.
10. How do I access resit coursework?
Information is available via www.wlv.ac.uk/wolf. Then for resit specific information please
subscribe to topic:
UWBS Resits
Within the topic there is an undergraduate folder containing resit information for all
modules.
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How to Solve Your Problems
This section is designed to save time for both you and staff. Listed below are the initial points of
contact for the different questions and problems that you might encounter.
Question or Problem
Contact
Timetable
Distributed at induction
Regulations
Course Leader/ Campus Student Office
Examinations: timetable/rooms
e:Vision
Enrolment
e:Vision
Module Registration and Amendment
e:Vision
Careers
Course Leader/Careers and Employment
Service
Problems relating to a specific Module
Module Tutor/Module Leader
More general aspects of the course or study
Course Leader/UWBS Student
Administrator
Dissertation
Dissertation Co-ordinator or
Wolverhampton Online Learning
Framework (WOLF) www.wlv.ac.uk/wolf
Personal records/transcripts
e:Vision
Initial discussion of academic
performance/personal or domestic problems
Course Leader
Signing module registration and amendment
forms
Course Leader/ UWBS Student
Administrator/
Assessment/content of specific module
Module Tutor/Module Leader
Initial discussion of requests for transfer, leave
of absence
Course Leader/Campus Student Office
Approval of transfer to other schemes or
courses
Course Leader
Permission for leave of absence
Course Leader
Matters relating to appeals
Course Leader/Campus Student Office
Assessment feedback return
UWBS Student Administrator
Further explanation of assessment feedback
given
Module Tutor/Module Leader
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Section 5 Academic Information
UWBS Charter for Students
Students of the University of Wolverhampton Business School are entitled to have high
expectations. Studying at the University offers you the opportunity to develop new knowledge,
skills and attitudes which will improve your career opportunities.
In order to help you achieve your objectives with us we will provide:

Stimulating and well-planned learning opportunities

Up-to-date resources including books and computers

Well-defined and appropriate programmes of study

Opportunities to plan and review progress

Access to learning support

Access to confidential counselling, careers advice and financial advice

A welcoming environment with quiet places to study

Qualified, experienced and professional lecturers

Friendly, helpful staff
We will ensure that:

Feedback will be provided on all assessments within 3 working weeks

You have a personal tutor

Your tutor’s availability will be clearly advertised

There are opportunities for you to comment on and influence your University
experience, e.g. via student-staff liaison meetings, module questionnaires and
student representation on course committees

You will have access to the information you need to progress on the course, e.g.
through module guides
We expect you to:

Attend regularly and punctually

Show courtesy and respect to staff and other students

Ensure you understand the requirements of your award/pathway

Ensure you understand the requirements of each module you are studying
(sessions to attend, assessment procedures, exam procedures)

Respect and abide by the University Regulations, e.g. Equal Opportunities Policy,
ID Cards, quiet areas

Bring all necessary equipment to classes/workshops

Hand in assessments on time (or they will not be marked)

Switch off mobile phones when in class

Behave considerately in lectures and participated in class activities
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Keep your tutor informed if you have personal problems that affect your work; if
these problems make it necessary to seek extensions, to do so before the deadline

Use the advertised time (or make an appointment by e-mail) to seek advice from
your tutors/lecturers

Seek approval for and record any change of programme within the deadlines

Inform the Student Office if your address or other contact details change
Academic Regulations
This course adheres to the University’s academic regulations for students undertaking an
undergraduate degree. A full version of these regulations can be found on the University web
site: http://www.wlv.ac.uk/default.aspx?page=6932. These regulations govern your course and
will be binding on you. It is, therefore, important that you read and become familiar with them.
Academic Appeals & Misconduct
Academic misconduct is “Copying somebody else’s work, referencing incorrectly, working with
others on individual projects or cheating.”
(www.wolvesunion.org/export/sites/Wolverhampton/upload_gallery/Academic_Misconduct_Guide
_web.pdf)
Academic misconduct is treated very seriously by the University and includes:
Plagiarism – defined by the University of Wolverhampton’s Regulations and Procedure for the
investigation of Academic Misconduct (2007) as “…the act of taking someone else’s work and
passing it off as your own. This includes incorporating either unattributed direct quotation(s) or
substantial paraphrasing from the work of another/others...”
Collusion – defined by the University of Wolverhampton’s Regulations and Procedure for the
investigation of Academic Misconduct (2007) as “…two or more people combine to produce a
piece of work for assessment that is passed off as the work of one student alone. The work may
be so alike in content, wording and structure that the similarity goes beyond what might have
been coincidence…”
Cheating – relates to any attempt by a student to “…gain an unfair advantage in an assessment
by dishonest means, and includes, for example, all breaches of examination room rules,
impersonating another candidate, falsifying data and obtaining an examination paper in advance
of its authorised release.” (University of Wolverhampton (2007) Read Write Pass Office of the
Dean of Students)
For further detail contact the Students’ Union or visit their website at www.wolvesunion.org
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The Business School is very active in identifying cases of academic misconduct and routinely
utilise relevant software to aid this process. Where academic misconduct is proven, penalties will
be applied and which may lead to exclusion.
Communications
Wolverhampton Online Learning Framework (WOLF)
At various times during your study at UWBS you will need to access further information in
relation to Module/Course Guides, Guidance and Support, Timetable details, etc., this
information along with access to your Email, E:portfolio (PebblePad) and e:Vision (for exam
results) is available quickly and easily.
Further information is available via: www.wlv.ac.uk/wolf. Then for course specific information
please ‘Subscribe’ to Topic:
UWBS Full-time Undergraduate Support
University Email Account
Please check your university email account on a daily basis. This is the standard
communication channel used to update you. Both the Course Leader and UWBS Student
Administration staff use this facility regularly to notify you of any changes.
It is student’s responsibility to either read their university email account on a daily
basis, or arrange to forward correspondence to their alternative email address.
e:Vision
The University is constantly improving its online facilities and uses the web and e:Vision as its
principle means of communication to students.
e:Vision is also the way in which you update your records online. You will be able to carry out
the following using e:Vision:

Register and amend your module selections

View your module results

Enrol online

Update your personal record with your current contact details

Payment of fees by credit card or direct debit
It is important that students check their e:Vision accounts regularly. If there is any information we
are holding about you that is incorrect, please notify the Registry immediately.
Students should also check their e:Vision accounts regularly for messages.
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PebblePad the ePortfolio System
The PebblePad ePorfolio system allows you to build a diverse collection of items related to your
studies, your personal development or your hobbies and interests.
PebblePad can be used to collate work for assessment; to support your personal development
planning; to record progress on professional courses and for supporting peer-networks or project
groups.
The website contains lots of tip sheets and guidance to help you make the most of the system.
Your lecturers, personal tutors and careers advisors may ask you to use PebblePad to create
items for assessment or personal and professional development, or you may just choose to use it
for yourself.
Further information is available via the
icon on your desktop or click on the following url
http://eportfolio.wlv.ac.uk/splash/default.asp
Ethical Guidelines
When undertaking any form of research involving engagement and interaction with organisations
and people, it is imperative that students rigorously and consistently apply the Ethical guidelines
(codes of conduct). Further details are available from WOLF then subscribe to Topic: UWBS
Ethical Procedures for guidance and the ‘UWBS034a Ethical Approval Form’.
Learning and Teaching (L&T)
The University of Wolverhampton Business School (UWBS) aims to provide a high-quality
learning environment through effective use and delivery to its students of its resources, both
human and material. We are constantly monitoring delivery through internal review, in which you
as students play a key role through feedback within modules, focus groups and staff-student
committees. Furthermore, our L&T is influenced by feedback from employers and other
stakeholders within the wider community.
The School’s courses and systems also undergo external review by peers from other universities
through the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA) that conducts periodic audits
of academic provision. Since 2000 UWBS has achieved excellent ratings from QAA in the three
subject audits it has been engaged in. Also, in 2004, the School has been a key part of the
QAA’s audit of the University that resulted in a judgement of ‘broad confidence’ in its course
delivery, the highest category of judgement made by QAA.
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Blended Learning
In 2008, the University adopted a Blended Learning Strategy which promotes the integration of
technology supported learning across all our modules. We believe this will improve the
employability of our students and the effectiveness and efficiency of our learning and teaching
practice.
The Blended Learning Strategy identifies six student entitlements which all the University’s
Schools will progressively implement from the start of academic year 2008/9. The intention is that
all students will come to have
1.
Access to a digital copy of all lecturer-produced course documents. e.g. module
guides, assessment briefs, presentations, handouts, reading lists;
2.
Formative assessment/s opportunities on line with meaningful electronic assessment
feedback;
3.
Opportunities to collaborate on line with others in their learning cohort;
4.
The opportunity to participate in electronic Personal Development Planning (ePDP);
5.
Ability to submit all (appropriate) assessments online;
6.
Opportunities to engage in interactive learning during all face to face sessions.
The rationale, for student learning and experience benefits for 1-6 above, are to enable each
learner to:

Have 24/7 access to all learning content, and to ensure equality of access;

Gauge her or his progress against the learning outcomes, to receive supporting feedback
on this progress, and for staff to have information on student progress;

Use asynchronous collaborative learning which extends the face to face learning, creating
supportive learning networks, managed by learners at a time and place best suited to
their needs;

Understand better her or his learning process, act on feedback, so as to become more
effective and successful, as well as collecting evidence on achievement to enhance
employability and satisfying QAA’s requirement for HE Progress files;

Save time and paper, and encourage feedback to each learner to be provided
electronically;

Participate in, and engage with interactive learning opportunities in her or his face-to-face
learning sessions. There is no expectation that this need necessarily involve the use of
technologies.
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Learning & Teaching Resources
There is a wide range of resources available for your learning, including on-line materials for
each module (on WOLF), web-based information and, importantly, the online resources provided
by the Learning Centres. Module information will direct you to specific information sources, but
there is an expectation, that you will research your own sources in order to enhance your
achievement of the learning outcomes for the course.
Assessment
Types of Assessment
The tutor, as part of the introduction to the module, will outline the assessment tasks. A more
detailed briefing for each assignment will be available via the WOLF topic that supports the
module. There is a wide range of assessment, including:

Written assignments

Reports

Time Constrained Assignments

Examinations (open book or closed book)

Portfolios

Presentations
Marking of Assessments
The marking and grading of your work, be it for example an assignment or an exam is a
comprehensive exercise involving first-marking by lecturers, moderation by the lecturers in the
module team and the submission of assessments to independent external examiners who
monitor and advise, thereby ensuring quality and standards.
The normal return period for feedback on your marked (summative) work is three weeks after the
date of submission. You will receive a copy of the assessment feedback proforma indicating the
grade achieved and comments on whether and how you have achieved the learning outcomes.
Summative assessments will normally be retained by the School for purposes of submitting to
external examiners and subsequent archiving. Thus, it is important that you retain a copy of your
work on disk should you need to refer to it in the future. Assessment grades follow the ‘Grade
Point Scales’ outlined in the Undergraduate Student Guide.
Moderation
Grades that students receive as part of their feedback on assessments are normally provisional
until they have been through a process of 'moderation'. This process is a two-stage one. Firstly, a
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sample of the marked assessment is considered by another member of staff within the Subject
area who has responsibility for confirming that grades by the first marker have been awarded
consistently; this is known as 'internal moderation'. The second stage is where an External
Examiner will consider a sample of the assessments in each module and confirm the standards
of marking are consistent and appropriate. Where anomalies in the grading of work are identified
either through the internal moderation process or through external moderation then the grades of
the whole cohort are reconsidered.
A student has the right to request a remark but students are reminded of the regulations which
are that there is "no formal appeal against academic judgement". Further details are provided on
the Students' Union website http://www.wolvesunion.org/
Undergraduate Grading System
Grade
Performance
Result
A16
A15
A14
B13
B12
B11
C10
C9
C8
D7
D6
D5
#E4
Outstanding performance
Pass
Above average – very good
Pass
Average - good
Pass
Satisfactory performance
Pass
Pass by compensation
Pass
E4
Compensatable fail
Defer (if first attempt)
Uncompensatable fail
Fail (if following a second attempt where
the module cannot be compensated)
F3
F2
F1
F0
0NS
Uncompensatable fail
Not submitted
Fail
0GA
Grade awaited
Held
0AM
Academic Misconduct
Held
Valid Extenuating Circumstances. May
Defer
M4,
M3,
M2,
M1,
M0
Defer (if first attempt)
Fail (if following a second attempt)
submit assessment not previously
submitted (or failed) as if for the first time
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Feedback
Feedback will usually be available for collection from your Tutor during a scheduled class
session three working weeks after the submission date, your Tutor will advise you of the exact
date. If you do not collect your feedback during this session you will need to ask your Tutor
where it will be left for you to collect. Students are strongly advised to collect feedback as it is a
useful indicator of your progress. Please note feedback is not normally available for
examinations, however if you wish to discuss your examination please contact your Module Tutor
directly.
The purposes and uses of feedback on all types of assessment
Purposes
You are given feedback to:

Help you to clarify what a good or better performance is by clarifying the goals,
criteria and expected standards of the assessment;

Encourage you to participate actively in your
your lecturer and reflecting on that dialogue;

Help you to assess your own performance more accurately;

Suggest to you ways in which you might “close the gap” between your current level of
performance and the level you want to achieve.
learning by having a dialogue with
Uses
If you are to get the most out of your assessment and the feedback you receive, you should
consider the following:

Read all of the comments written on your
assessment itself and/or on a feedback sheet.

Check that you understand all of the comments. Make a note of any that you do not
understand.

Write responses to each of the comments so that you can discuss the points with
your lecturer or other students taking the module.

For future reference, list all the areas in which you have done well and those which
need further attention.

Re-read the assessment criteria to see how your performance (your grade) relates
to these criteria. One way of doing this is to list all the criteria for your grade that you
have met and those you have not achieved.
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Sem2 W4
Sem2 W5
Sem2 W6
Sem2 W7
Sem2 W8
Sem2 W9
Vacation
Vacation
Sem2 W10
Sem2 W11
Sem2 W12
Sem2 W13
Sem2 W14
Sem2 W15
Sem1 W1
Sem1 W2
Sem1 W3
Sem1 W4
Sem1 W5
Sem1 W6
Sem1 W7
Sem1 W8
Sem1 W9
Sem1 W10
Sem1 W11
Sem1 W12
Sem1 W13
Vacation
Vacation
Sem1 W14
Sem2 W1
CG FdA Business Accounting 09/10
August Bank Holiday (31/08/09)
Graduations (from THURSDAY 03-Sep-09)
Graduation + International Induction
Welcome week – Start of Autumn term
Beginning of Semester One Teaching
Student study Week/ End of Autumn Term (18 Dec.09)
Start of Spring Term /Fin Summative Assess’t Sem 1 ends - 08/1/09
Marking week
Feedback and Academic Advice week
Beginning of Semester Two Teaching
End of Spring Term (Fri. 26 March 2010)
Good Friday (02/04/10) Semester 1 retrieval opportunity
Easter Monday (05/04/10)
Start of Summer Term
May Bank Holiday (03/05/10) Student Study week
Examinations Week 1
Exams Week 2. End of Sem 2 & Summer Term (21/05/10)
Marking week
Spring Bank Holiday (31/05/10) Subject Boards
Prep Award Boards
Award Boards
Publication of Results
Feedback/Academic Advice/Resit preparation
Resit week
Marking week
Resit Award Boards
Publication of Results
August Bank holiday
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