Accessibility Statement for Global challenges: social science in action (D113)
Mode of study
Some of this module’s study materials are online. Online materials are composed of pages of text with images; audio/video clips of 2-20 minutes (all with transcripts/subtitles); diagrams; interactive media; animations; and multiple-choice self-assessed quizzes. Online materials also include links to external resources, online forums and online tutorial rooms.
Tuition strategy
This module provides online tutorials. Although not compulsory, tutorials will help you consolidate your learning.
Working with others
You’ll be required to work with other students and we assess this. This includes looking at, and commenting on, others’ work and reflecting on others’ comments on your work.
Diagrams and other visual content
The study materials contain some diagrams/graphs. Reading/interpreting these is an important part of the study of this module, and we assess this. We provide descriptions for all essential figures.
Finding information
You could be required to search for, and make use of, third-party material online, and we assess this. We can provide alternatives for required/assessed research material to enable you to meet the learning outcomes of the module.
Assessment
This module has tutor-marked assignments (TMAs) and an end-of-module assessment (EMA).
Feedback
You’ll receive feedback from your tutor on your submitted tutor-marked assignments (TMAs). This feedback will help you to reflect on your TMA performance. You should refer to it to help you prepare for your next assignment.
Schedule
We structure all University modules to a set timetable and you’ll need time-management skills to keep your studies on track. We’ll support you in developing these skills.
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