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Compared to the rest of the British education system, university can seem so very different. Lessons are now lectures or seminars, you have complete independence, and you even have the option to live on campus. Plus, there are so many other differences on top of this. This might make you wonder if the components of studying at university are different as well, especially in terms of how the course works. One of the components that’s important to look at in this way is coursework and how it differs at university.
In short, at university coursework is similar to at previous levels of education, where coursework is a form of assessment without exams that helps to make up your grade. At university, this is because successfully completing coursework helps you to pass modules, allowing you to get your qualification. This coursework can come in many different forms and the types you do will depend on your course and your university. However, some of the main types are essays, reports and projects, including research projects such as dissertations.
Continue reading to learn more about what coursework is at university. This article will take you through how coursework works at university and what some of the main types of university coursework are.
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Is there coursework at university?
When thinking about coursework, we tend to be more familiar with the term when it’s associated with school or college. In this case, coursework is a form of internally assessed assignment that will make up a part of your grade.
As a form of assessment, it will often be essential to help you to get your qualification, whether that’s for a GCSE/ National 5 qualification, an A-Level/ Higher or Advanced Higher or a more vocational qualification, such as a BTEC or a T-Level. For more information about what coursework is like at this stage, check out this guide by NI Direct.
As university can feel so different from school or college, you may be wondering whether or not there even is coursework at university and whether it works in the same way.
Simply put, yes, there is coursework at university . In fact, some universities state that most modules will have some form of coursework involved in them.
Students take a range of modules to make up their degree programmes. This means that students are very likely to do at least a bit of coursework in a few of their modules across the course of their studies. You can learn more about this by checking out this page on the University of St Andrews website.
What do you do in coursework at university?
At university there is so much more variation in what you can study and how you study it. From the different classifications of degree, even just within the undergraduate level, from foundation degrees to all the different kinds of bachelor’s degree, such as the BA, BSc or LLB, to all of the other kinds of qualification that you can do at university.
Due to all of this variation, there should be no surprise that in each of these different kinds of courses, students will be taught in different ways. Moreover, there isn’t any actual standardisation across universities, meaning that even on very similar courses, students can be taught with completely different methods.
As a result of this, the coursework that you do at university will completely depend on your course and your university. However, there are some common types of coursework that are done.
Some of these main ones are essays, reports and projects . For more information about what different types of coursework at university might be, you can check out this page by the University of Leeds.
You can learn more about these in their respective sections below.
Is an essay a type of coursework at university?
An essay is an academic piece of writing where students will have to make an argument in response to a certain question. In secondary school and college, you may have come across essays in the form of exam questions, where they would be valued in terms of their marks. For example, you may have had to do a “10-marker”, a “20-marker” and so on.
Alternatively, you may have come across them as part of your own coursework or NEAs, particularly in humanities subjects, where the knowledge and argument you present would be more detailed and in-depth. For university study, essays as a form of coursework, are more similar to the latter as they will need to be well-researched and in-depth .
However, university is at a higher level that school and college . As a result, university essays will need to be as well with students needing to carry out some independent research and reading before they can start the essay rather than relying just on what they have been taught.
You can learn more about essays as a form of coursework at university on this page by the University of Nottingham.
Is a report a type of coursework at university?
Reports and lab reports are a type of coursework that you will probably not have directly come across in previous study, although you may have done something a bit similar. Unlike an essay, a report is purely factual and objective, where the main aim is to present findings and to analyse the data collected, rather than to make an argument.
While they are particularly present in the sciences and social science subjects, reports are a form of coursework that can be used across a large variety of different subjects. Due to this, there are many different types of report and which one you may have to undertake as a part of your coursework will depend on your degree.
For more information about this, look at this page on the University of York’s website.
One of the main types of report is a lab report. This is a type of report done by sciences students after an experiment has been done. You can learn more about them by checking out this guide by the University of Nottingham.
Is a project a type of coursework at university?
For university study, a project as a form of coursework can refer to a few different modes of study. First of all, when talking about a project, we might be referring to a research project.
A research project is an extended essay that students complete by undertaking and then presenting their own research and comparing this to the preexisting ideas. This kind of research project will typically be big and may even be an entire module.
In cases like this, the research project will most likely be in the form of a dissertation or even a thesis if done at doctorate level. You can learn more about this type of project by looking at this page on the University of Sheffield’s website and for more on dissertations, look at the following section.
However, projects can also be in the form of group projects that can vary a bit more across universities. For example, at Imperial College London, students undertake a multidisciplinary group project to try and come up with solutions to the biggest social challenges. You can learn more about this on this page on their website.
Also, the University of Edinburgh Business School runs group consultancy projects at both undergraduate and master’s degree levels. For more information about this, check out this page on their website.
Is a dissertation a type of coursework at university?
At university in the UK, a dissertation is a type of research project that can be taken by students for either a bachelor’s degree or a master’s degree. As an extended essay, students will need to produce an answer to a specific question of somewhere between 5,000 and 50,000 words depending on the university and whether it is a bachelor’s or master’s degree that you’re doing.
There are different kinds of dissertation and depending on which kind students do will depend on how they go about writing it. For an empirical dissertation, students will need to carry out research and collect data first hand to use as part of their dissertation. Whereas for a non-empirical dissertation, students will have to research into data and information that is pre-existing.
You can learn more about what a dissertation is by looking at this Think Student article .
As previously mentioned, one of the main types of coursework at university are projects, including research projects. This means that yes, dissertations are a type of coursework at university as they are types of research project.
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It can be a little tricky figuring out which postgraduate degree is for you. That’s why we’ve done the work for you to clarify the differences between a coursework degree and a research degree, and where each could take your career.
The main difference between these two styles is coursework has classes and research has a thesis.
Postgraduate coursework: advanced classes
In a nutshell: an advanced continuation of undergrad-style learning.
Choosing a coursework degree means you’ll attend lectures and tutorials, complete assignments and sit exams – just like your first degree. You’ll be taught discrete units that are part of a set program and at a higher academic level than your undergrad.
Coursework degrees aim to deepen your knowledge and enhance your undergraduate degree with postgraduate training, focusing you towards a specific profession. Alternatively, you can use your undergraduate degree to pivot and pursue a new area of study at postgraduate level.
For instance, you may have completed a Bachelor of Arts majoring in English and Japanese, then realised you’d like be a high school teacher, so you enrol in a Master of Teaching (Secondary) .
Or perhaps you did a Bachelor of Science majoring in Engineering Science and after working for a couple of years, you now want to start your own business. Enrolling in a Graduate Certificate in Entrepreneurship and Innovation could get you there.
Also bear in mind, some coursework courses can involve a research element such as the completion of a minor thesis. This forms part of training your time management and written skills.
If you’re looking to complete a degree part time or solely online, you can find a postgraduate coursework degree to suit you. There are graduate certificates, graduate diplomas and master’s degrees, and we’ve explained the difference between these too.
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In a nutshell: solo research project to produce an original thesis.
Taking on a postgraduate research degree provides you with the unique opportunity to follow your interest in an area of research and contribute to the field.
You’ll work on your own project, under the guidance of an academic supervisor who you have chosen, with the aim of producing, presenting and submitting a final thesis. This final thesis is the culmination of your original research and investigation – an original contribution to knowledge.
You can often undertake any project of your choosing, as long as you can find a supervisor to connect with. Once you’ve found a potential supervisor, meet with them to discuss your project proposal and see if they agree to supervise you.
If you’re interested in completing a PhD or are thinking about a career in academia, a research degree is a popular decision. This type of study enables you to demonstrate your capacity to conduct research independently and form a distinct contribution to an area.
So what’s ‘honours’, then?
Honours is the opportunity to extend your undergraduate degree by a year – a sort of bridging year between undergrad and postgrad. The benefit is setting yourself apart from other undergraduate grads, as employers value the skills gained from the independent research project you’ll complete.
Honours is reserved for students who demonstrate strong academic performance in their final-year units. You may be invited to consider honours or you can apply directly . Students considering a research master’s or PhD are strongly encouraged to complete an honours year as a research training exercise and a taster of what’s to come in the research life.
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The transition from high school to college is a big one. Meeting new friends, living on your own, and creating your own schedule are just some of the new, exciting challenges that await you.
In the excitement of starting a new life on campus, college coursework can sometimes become a second priority.
However, adjusting to college coursework is often the biggest challenge of all. Even the best students may be surprised at how difficult college courses are. The subject matter is more complex. The workload is larger. And instructors’ standards are higher.
Mastering college-level courses requires a new level of independence, advocacy, engagement, and time management.
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College courses require your full attention and active participation.
And the more you engage with your teachers, teaching assistants, and classmates both in and out of the classroom, the easier it will be for you to succeed in that class.
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Active listening is one of the most critical parts of engaging in a course, according to Gina Neugebauer, assistant director of Harvard Summer School’s Secondary School Program.
“Professors and teaching assistants can tell if you’re actively listening. They notice if you’re taking notes and making eye contact. They also notice if you’re distracted by your phone or computer,” notes Neugebauer.
Active listening means not checking your social media accounts or texting friends during class.
It also means really giving the instructor and your classmates your full attention.
It sounds easy in theory but it takes practice. It can be tough to not think about all the work you have or your next party. But the more you work on actively listening, the easier it will be to not get distracted and miss important information in class.
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Beyond active listening, there are many ways to participate in a course. And you can tailor your level of engagement to your personality and comfort level.
“It’s all about gauging what you’re comfortable with,” says Neugebauer.
“You may not be the person who raises their hand all the time but you actively respond to online discussion posts, for example. You may not feel comfortable talking in front of hundreds of students in a large lecture hall but you take advantage of TA office hours and email the instructor with questions.”
But don’t be afraid to push yourself if you aren’t someone who usually speaks up in class.
It’s ok to start small. Work on raising your hand in small seminars or discussion sections. As you gain confidence, you’ll find it gets easier to answer questions and share your opinions.
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In college, you are responsible for your own success. You will need to advocate for yourself and know when—and how—to ask for help. That requires a level of independence that you may not have needed in high school.
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Balancing everything that comes with life on a college campus can be difficult for many incoming college students.
“The biggest challenge we see facing high school students who are trying to adapt to college life is overcommitment. Students want to engage in every activity, a full course load, and even sometimes a part-time job. They don’t schedule enough time for self-care, quiet time, doing laundry, and plenty of study time. All those things take time,” Neugebauer says.
Good study habits and time management are key to avoiding the stress that comes from getting overcommitted.
Neugebauer recommends getting into the habit of keeping an accurate and up-to-date calendar.
“The best thing I can recommend is a calendar, such as Google Calendar. Use it to schedule everything: your class, your lunch time, time at the gym. It may seem counterintuitive, but work on scheduling literally everything, even sleep.”
Be sure to include assignments, tests, and other deadlines, as well as office hours for your instructors, TAs, and academic coaches.
Use your calendar to block off dedicated study time. And once you schedule it, stick to it! Avoid the temptation to procrastinate or use that time to hang out, play video games, or scroll on your phone.
Your calendar should also include dedicated time for self-care.
Regular mealtimes, good exercise habits, and a full night’s sleep are not only critical for your physical and mental health. You’ll also be surprised at how much they contribute to your academic success.
Challenge yourself as you engage in college coursework
Getting outside your comfort zone is a critical part of preparing yourself for the exciting challenges that await you in college.
“Being uncomfortable allows for growth. It means saying to yourself, ‘this is new. I want to try it. I want to see how it feels.’ This is all about adapting to a new environment but also examining yourself as a person,” says Neugebauer.
Taking on a new challenge—regardless of the ultimate outcome—builds resilience, mental toughness, and confidence, all of which you will need to succeed in your college courses.
But, warns Neugebauer, it’s also important to know your limitations.
“That uncomfortable feeling should be manageable. It should be a challenge but not so challenging that you feel panicked and wake up in cold sweats every night. It should be something that gets you a little nervous but also excited about what you’re involved in every day.”
However you decide to challenge yourself, it’s never too early to start if college is in your future. The sooner you start identifying and mastering the skills you need in college, the better prepared you’ll be to succeed right from day one.
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Learning about the process of clinical drug development has important implications for anyone working in health care and related sectors.
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Learn some of the key epidemiological considerations that need to be taken into account when designing and conducting a clinical trial
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Learn about the process of drug review and the regulatory steps that are taken to move a drug from clinical drug development to the drug market for use in patients
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Clinical drug development has evolved dramatically over time and the field continues to advance today. The methodology of clinical trials has evolved with new techniques being introduced. The design and statistical aspects have become more sophisticated in parallel with the increased use of technology and the introduction of new drug modalities. The rigor and discipline of this process means that people can trust that the medicines they take are likely to be safe and effective and that beneficial treatments can make their way through the process in a safe and timely manner.
Learning about the process of clinical drug development has important implications for anyone working in health care and related sectors. This advanced course offers a unique way for professionals to learn from leading Harvard Medical School faculty about how drugs are developed clinically and about the advances happening in this field that are ultimately helping to improve the treatment and prevention of disease.
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You can find free online courses from Harvard University on everything from AI to cybersecurity with edX, so what are you waiting for? These are the best free online courses from Harvard University this month:
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Generative AI & Large Language Models
Online Graduate Certificate
GenAI is Transforming the World
What will you create with it.
Generative AI has already revolutionized the world and it’s not slowing down. As a trained computer scientist, if you want to contribute to the revolution of Generative AI, and make an immediate impact in your organization, now is the time to enhance your expertise.
A training ground for Generative AI
In Carnegie Mellon’s new Generative AI and Large Language Models graduate certificate, offered by CMU’s nationally-ranked School of Computer Science, you will learn the latest and most advanced techniques in Generative AI, large language models and multimodal machine learning from expert faculty at the forefront of computer science research.
This is not your average online certificate program. The coursework covers complex topics that build on expertise in applied mathematics, programming, machine learning and deep learning.
By the end of this certificate, you will be prepared to build customized applications of Generative AI. You will learn how to design and implement scalable systems for large language models, evaluate and choose between existing models, do customization via finetuning, and leverage multimodal machine learning through integrating and modeling multiple communicative modalities (e.g. audio, images, and video).
More than theory, this program takes a hard-core systems approach by giving you not only the technical skills but the ability to implement and scale solutions based on your unique organizational needs and resources. Here you will gain the depth, breadth and practical skills to apply this technology immediately.
Our advanced program will teach you how to:
- Implement state-of-the-art language models such as GPT and LLaMA from scratch.
- Compare and contrast different models and approaches in order to determine the best setup for tasks you care about.
- Perform model training and inference using popular frameworks such as HuggingFace.
- Design and run generative AI systems on h igh performance computer infrastructure using tools like SLURM.
- Understand and be able to apply algorithms and system techniques to efficiently train LLMs with huge datasets, including efficient fine-tuning and reinforcement learning with human feedback, acceleration on GPU and other hardware, model compression for deployment, and online system maintenance.
- Implement multimodal systems such as audio-visual speech recognition, image generation, and video captioning—addressing challenges in (1) multimodal representation learning, (2) translation and mapping between modalities, (3) modality alignment, (4) multimodal fusion and (5) co-learning.
A powerful certificate. Conveniently offered.
The Graduate Certificate in Generative AI and Large Language Models is offered 100% online to accommodate your busy schedule as a working professional. Along with weekly, live-online interactive classes taught by expert CMU faculty, you will complete hands-on learning activities on your own time that complement the discussions you have in class. To earn the certificate, you will complete three rigorous CMU classes over an 18-month period.
For computer science pioneers
This certificate program is best suited for:
- Industry professionals working in computer science, data science, software engineering or a similar field who want to enhance their domain knowledge with expertise in Generative AI and large language models so they can build new and innovative solutions for the future.
- Recent college graduates with a degree in computer science, data science, software engineering or a similar field who want to gain in-depth, state-of-the-art knowledge about Generative AI and large language models to enhance their skills, make an immediate impact in their organization, and stay competitive in the job market.
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Start Date January 2025
Application Deadline Priority*: September 17, 2024 Final: December 3, 2024 *All applicants who submit by the priority deadline will receive a partial scholarship award.
Program Length 12 months
Program Format 100% online
Live-Online Schedule 1x per week for one hour in the evening with a second optional one-hour weekly recitation session.
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