University of St Andrews

Key information

SCOTCAT credits : 30

ECTS credits : 15

Level : SCQF level 8

Semester: Full Year

Planned timetable: TBC

This module is only available to students who have been accepted for direct 2nd year entry to an Earth Science degree programme. It provides basic practical and fieldwork skills that are not taught at School and which characterise University-taught, accredited Earth Science programmes. Students will take part in level 1 practical and field-based exercises, and then apply these skills to the core level 2 teaching programme. The students will also attend those aspects of the lecture programme that are not covered in A-level or Higher curricula. The learning in this module will supplement and complement other core level 2 teaching.

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact:

Scheduled learning hours: 190

Guided independent study hours: 110

Assessment pattern

As used by St Andrews:

As defined by QAA
Written examinations : 0%
Practical examinations : 50%
Coursework: 50%

Personnel