A new independent studies module has been created for Combined Honours students at Newcastle University. This was birthed out of the student voice through the staff student committee (SSC) and student consultation.
Its creation has been a learning curve for all involved as we have sought to create a module that will truly enhance the student learning experience. The students were given control of what the module would look like and have worked in close collaboration with their Degree Programme Director (DPD) to produce a module that is academically rigorous yet also accessible flexible and transparent for the students who take up the module. The final ‘product’ is a module that has one-to-one tutorials relevant and timely workshops as well as flexible assessment methods and flexible assessment criteria.
