Module assignments
Hello
I was curious about the ways that module exams work, or rather assignments since I'll be doing history and my final assessments are essays and stuff.
My question is do the assessments all land around the same time, or are they staggered?
If so, what are tips to managing this.
I'm gonna be doing undergrad history in September at university of birmingham
I was curious about the ways that module exams work, or rather assignments since I'll be doing history and my final assessments are essays and stuff.
My question is do the assessments all land around the same time, or are they staggered?
If so, what are tips to managing this.
I'm gonna be doing undergrad history in September at university of birmingham
Reply 1
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by AnonymousHello
I was curious about the ways that module exams work, or rather assignments since I'll be doing history and my final assessments are essays and stuff.
My question is do the assessments all land around the same time, or are they staggered?
If so, what are tips to managing this.
I'm gonna be doing undergrad history in September at university of birmingham
I was curious about the ways that module exams work, or rather assignments since I'll be doing history and my final assessments are essays and stuff.
My question is do the assessments all land around the same time, or are they staggered?
If so, what are tips to managing this.
I'm gonna be doing undergrad history in September at university of birmingham
Hiya!
Congratulations and I hope you’re looking forward to it !
Courses and universities can vary in how they deliver content and assessments. For example, at DMU, many of our courses follow a newer teaching method called block teaching. It might be worth checking how University of Birmingham structures their history program.
Have you looked at the course structure on the University of Birmingham’s website? Or maybe try and go to an Open Day and find out more about the course. I have had a quick look but as I said above it looks quite different from DMU and doesn't strictly specify. Perhaps you can also try contacting the university enquiries team 😀
However a friend of mine who goes to a university in Chester she has multiple assessments at the same time so I would highly recommend working on your time management and organisation skills
-Maddie, Third year Health and Well-being in Society student at De Montfort University
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by De Montfort UniversityHiya!
Congratulations and I hope you’re looking forward to it !
Courses and universities can vary in how they deliver content and assessments. For example, at DMU, many of our courses follow a newer teaching method called block teaching. It might be worth checking how University of Birmingham structures their history program.
Have you looked at the course structure on the University of Birmingham’s website? Or maybe try and go to an Open Day and find out more about the course. I have had a quick look but as I said above it looks quite different from DMU and doesn't strictly specify. Perhaps you can also try contacting the university enquiries team 😀
However a friend of mine who goes to a university in Chester she has multiple assessments at the same time so I would highly recommend working on your time management and organisation skills
-Maddie, Third year Health and Well-being in Society student at De Montfort University
Congratulations and I hope you’re looking forward to it !
Courses and universities can vary in how they deliver content and assessments. For example, at DMU, many of our courses follow a newer teaching method called block teaching. It might be worth checking how University of Birmingham structures their history program.
Have you looked at the course structure on the University of Birmingham’s website? Or maybe try and go to an Open Day and find out more about the course. I have had a quick look but as I said above it looks quite different from DMU and doesn't strictly specify. Perhaps you can also try contacting the university enquiries team 😀
However a friend of mine who goes to a university in Chester she has multiple assessments at the same time so I would highly recommend working on your time management and organisation skills
-Maddie, Third year Health and Well-being in Society student at De Montfort University
Thank you!
I would say I'm quite good at time management/organisation, I like to make timetabled and stick to them as much as possible. So hopefully I'll cope 😅🙂🙂
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by AnonymousThank you!
I would say I'm quite good at time management/organisation, I like to make timetabled and stick to them as much as possible. So hopefully I'll cope 😅🙂🙂
I would say I'm quite good at time management/organisation, I like to make timetabled and stick to them as much as possible. So hopefully I'll cope 😅🙂🙂
Hey!
Well that's great to hear! 😀 And this isn’t to worry you or anything, but just know that if you ever feel overwhelmed or like you’re falling behind, you’re definitely not alone - it’s a pretty mutual feeling among students sometimes, and it doesn’t last forever. Try to keep good habits, but don’t stress if you slip up, we’re all learning as we go 😌
From a third year student, I would recommend starting assignments early and make the most of your lecturers! They can provide feedback on parts of your work, but the earlier you reach out, the more helpful they can be and you can be guided sooner, rather than later. And if you ever have concerns, don’t hesitate to talk to your lecturer or personal tutor. Also, check if your library offers extra support - if you think it could help, definitely take advantage of it. It’s all about making the most of the resources available to you! 😊
-Maddie, Third year Health and Well-being in Society student at De Montfort University
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by AnonymousHello
I was curious about the ways that module exams work, or rather assignments since I'll be doing history and my final assessments are essays and stuff.
My question is do the assessments all land around the same time, or are they staggered?
If so, what are tips to managing this.
I'm gonna be doing undergrad history in September at university of birmingham
I was curious about the ways that module exams work, or rather assignments since I'll be doing history and my final assessments are essays and stuff.
My question is do the assessments all land around the same time, or are they staggered?
If so, what are tips to managing this.
I'm gonna be doing undergrad history in September at university of birmingham
Deadlines and assessment periods vary between each university but you may be able to gauge a rough idea of how many deadlines depending on your modules and the semester they run in.
https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/subjects/history-courses/history-ba - have a look through this link and look through each module individually and whether it runs in semester 1 or semester 2. Often those that run in semester 1 will have assignments due by the end of semester 1 and those in semester 2 due end of that term - this way you can get a rough idea of how many will be in the first term and how many in the second. This isn't a guarantee and there's no exact way to know until your start the course but this tactic has helped me in the past when trying to determine how many essays I may have due. Also it's worth contacting the department directly to see their exam periods - some universities save all their exams for the third term in the summer period whereas others stagger it and allow exams to be completed in the term that they are taken in.
But don't stress! Assignments and exams are all a part of the university experience and you will quickly get used to balancing multiple things at once. My advice would be start from the lectures - if you keep on top of your lectures and seminars, then you will have all the knowledge needed for assignments and lectures already. If you start to skip classes, you will create a bigger workload for yourself during the assessment periods. Also, planning your work is crucial. It may seem easy to just dive straight into writing an essay especially when you have multiple ones taking place at once, but planning goes a long way and will prevent you from changing topics or falling short on words.
Best of luck!
Reply 5
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by AnonymousHello
I was curious about the ways that module exams work, or rather assignments since I'll be doing history and my final assessments are essays and stuff.
My question is do the assessments all land around the same time, or are they staggered?
If so, what are tips to managing this.
I'm gonna be doing undergrad history in September at university of birmingham
I was curious about the ways that module exams work, or rather assignments since I'll be doing history and my final assessments are essays and stuff.
My question is do the assessments all land around the same time, or are they staggered?
If so, what are tips to managing this.
I'm gonna be doing undergrad history in September at university of birmingham
Hi!
Congratulations on getting to uni!
It can vary from university to university and also course to course. However, in my experience, most deadlines fall around a similar time usually all within a month.
Time management and staying organised is so so important - I find that planning out what parts of assignments I will work on when helps me to view it in a more segmented way, making it feel less overwhelming. I have a physical calendar to write deadlines and plan my working hours on, I find this allows me to clearly see where I am up to.
Hope this helps! Faye 🙂
Reply 6
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by AnonymousHello
I was curious about the ways that module exams work, or rather assignments since I'll be doing history and my final assessments are essays and stuff.
My question is do the assessments all land around the same time, or are they staggered?
If so, what are tips to managing this.
I'm gonna be doing undergrad history in September at university of birmingham
I was curious about the ways that module exams work, or rather assignments since I'll be doing history and my final assessments are essays and stuff.
My question is do the assessments all land around the same time, or are they staggered?
If so, what are tips to managing this.
I'm gonna be doing undergrad history in September at university of birmingham
Hey there,
It depends on the module structure, but usually, deadlines are spread out across the term. However, you might find that a lot of essays are due around the same few weeks, especially toward the end of a semester. You can expect deadlines between Week 10-12. Some modules have mid-term assignments, while others might only have final essays or exams.
How I manage deadlines:
As soon as I receive your module outline, I write down all my formative and summative deadlines in notion. Even if the deadline is weeks away, it's never too early to start researching and planning early so you're not rushing last minute.
Also, prioritise by deadline & workload. Some assignments might require more reading than others, so plan accordingly. And don't leave referencing until the end. Keeping track of sources as you go will save you stress later.
Hope this helps,
Danish
BCU Student Rep
Reply 7
Original post
by AnonymousHello
I was curious about the ways that module exams work, or rather assignments since I'll be doing history and my final assessments are essays and stuff.
My question is do the assessments all land around the same time, or are they staggered?
If so, what are tips to managing this.
I'm gonna be doing undergrad history in September at university of birmingham
I was curious about the ways that module exams work, or rather assignments since I'll be doing history and my final assessments are essays and stuff.
My question is do the assessments all land around the same time, or are they staggered?
If so, what are tips to managing this.
I'm gonna be doing undergrad history in September at university of birmingham
Hi, I’m a history student at Birmingham. You have assessments at the end of each semester but rarely due on the same week. If I remember correctly, we had one essay due on the last week of semester and a group presentation (we had all semester to prepare for this), then two essays over the Christmas break. Questions are normally released around Week 6/7 so you have plenty of time. Hope that helps!
Reply 8
You’ll probably hear this a million times but make sure you use your lecturer’s student hours to ask questions and discuss ideas. Once the essay questions are released, I like to go through my essay plan with them and make sure I’m on the right track (I now consistently get 70+ on my essays) It’s so useful and they’re always happy to see students!
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by AnonymousYou’ll probably hear this a million times but make sure you use your lecturer’s student hours to ask questions and discuss ideas. Once the essay questions are released, I like to go through my essay plan with them and make sure I’m on the right track (I now consistently get 70+ on my essays) It’s so useful and they’re always happy to see students!
Thank you!! I'll be sure to do that
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