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The Future of Postgraduate Learning with DMU's Education 2030

If you’re anything like me, you spent the majority of your undergrad years buried in textbooks, striving to keep your grades up and finding little time for much else. The idea of a postgraduate experience that offers a more balanced approach might sound like a dream. De Montfort University (DMU) has made this dream a reality with its innovative ‘Education 2030’ initiative, featuring block teaching.

What is Block Teaching?
DMU’s block teaching allows you to focus on one subject at a time instead of juggling multiple subjects simultaneously. This approach not only makes learning more manageable but also ensures that assessments are more regular, providing timely feedback and helping you maintain a better study-life balance.

The benefits of block learning:

Focused Learning: Dive deep into one subject at a time, enhancing your understanding and retention.

Dedicated Teacher Contact Time: Benefit from more personalised interactions with your professors.

Regular Assessments: Receive faster feedback to improve continuously.

Improved Wellbeing: Achieve a better study-life balance, reducing stress and burnout.

Skill Development: Take advantage of more opportunities to hone your skills both academically and personally.

With block teaching, you’ll have the time to truly engage with your subject matter and still enjoy all that university life has to offer. Whether it’s joining sports teams, participating in societies, making new friends, or exploring your new city, the simplified timetable allows you to make the most of your university experience.

The specifics of your course may vary based on professional requirements, but you can be confident that you will receive an excellent education in a supportive environment. The friendships and experiences you gain here will last well beyond your time on campus, marking a new beginning in your academic and personal life.

For many students, postgraduate studies represent the final years in academia. Why not make them the best they can be? Achieve top grades while also taking the opportunity to travel with DMU Global, join a sports team, lead a society, and more. Education 2030 is about creating a holistic university experience that helps you graduate not just with a degree, but as a well-rounded individual ready to take on the world. When I think of my last years in academia this is ideally how I’d like to spend them.

I hope this gives you a clear picture of what block teaching at DMU entails. If you have any more questions, feel free to ask them below.

Best wishes,

Cece ✨
Energy Engineering Student
De Montfort University