A variety of teaching and learning methods are used in this programme and you will be encouraged to take responsibility for your own learning with support from academic staff. The emphasis is on developing an online learning community where students and staff learn together in informal networks.
You will receive a solid grounding in the research skills needed at master’s level. The teaching approach varies according to the module. Some have online lectures and tutorials, whereas others involve one to one meetings using communication technology.
International experts contribute pre-recorded and live interactive online lectures. Recent examples can be seen on the Sound Design blog. This will be further supported by module teams with online material and discussion forums using a variety of communication technologies such as Moodle (the university’s current Virtual Learning Environment (VLE)), and video conferencing tools such as Teams.
The programme has an emphasis on meeting real-world challenges so that practice is underpinned by a solid understanding of relevant theory and evidence-based knowledge. A variety of both formative and summative assessment methods are used in the programme. Each module is assessed on whether you have met its learning outcomes.
Formative feedback is provided to provide you with information on how you are progressing and to provide you with constructive guidance to inform your development. Assessment methods include the use of essays, reports, reflective journals and projects. Peer critique is an important facet, and you will receive guidance on how to give and take criticism at a professional level, and consistent with the norms for academic publishing.
You will undertake a dissertation, supervised by a member of staff. Your supervisor will provide you with academic advice and support. Additionally, your supervisor can provide guidance on planning and managing your work so that your dissertation is completed on time.
Edinburgh Napier Students’ Association The Edinburgh Napier Students’ Association works in partnership with the University to help to ensure that you have access to an excellent, personalised student experience and to encourage all students to engage actively as members of the University community. The Association manages the student representation scheme and supports a variety of extra-curricular activities such as sports societies and volunteering. Participation in such activities can help to develop your employability skills and broaden your graduate profile.