Questions
This page outlines the questions which students will be asked during each terms' questionnaire.
These questions are based on the revised NSS questions for 2017.
The questions for T1 and T2 are presented below.
End of Term 1 Questionnaire
SECTION A - MODULE SATISFACTION
I was satisfied with the following modules: | Strongly agree | Agree | Neither agree nor disagree | Disagree | Strongly disagree |
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Module 1 | |||||
Module 2 | |||||
Module 3 | |||||
Module 4 |
Do you have any comments you would like to add about the following modules: | Free-Text Comments |
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Module 1 | |
Module 2 | |
Module 3 | |
Module 4 |
Note: Individual module information will be presented for each student and will reflect the modules they have studied in the previous term. Rather than see ‘Module 1’, the student will see the title of the module they have studied.
SECTION B - GENERAL SATISFACTION AND ENGAGEMENT
Strongly agree | Agree | Neither agree nor disagree | Disagree | Strongly disagree | Not applicable | |
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Assessment and feedback | ||||||
The criteria used in marking have been clear in advance | ||||||
Marking and assessment has been fair | ||||||
Feedback on my work has been timely | ||||||
I have received helpful comments on my work | ||||||
Academic support | ||||||
I have been able to contact staff when I needed to | ||||||
I have received sufficient advice and guidance in relation to my course | ||||||
Good advice was available when I needed to make study choices on my course | ||||||
Organisation and management | ||||||
The course is well organised and running smoothly | ||||||
The timetable works efficiently for me | ||||||
Any changes in the course or teaching have been communicated effectively | ||||||
Learning community | ||||||
I feel part of a community of staff and students | ||||||
I have had the right opportunities to work with other students as part of my course | ||||||
Overall satisfaction | ||||||
Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course |
End of Term 2 Questionnaire
SECTION A - MODULE SATISFACTION
I was satisfied with the following modules: | Strongly agree | Agree | Neither agree nor disagree | Disagree | Strongly disagree |
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Module 1 | |||||
Module 2 | |||||
Module 3 | |||||
Module 4 |
Do you have any comments you would like to add about the following modules: | Free-Text Comments |
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Module 1 | |
Module 2 | |
Module 3 | |
Module 4 |
Note: Individual module information will be presented for each student and will reflect the modules they have studied in the previous term. Rather than see ‘Module 1’, the student will see the title of the module they have studied.
SECTION B - GENERAL SATISFACTION AND ENGAGEMENT
Strongly agree | Agree | Neither agree nor disagree | Disagree | Strongly disagree | Not applicable | |
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The teaching on my course | ||||||
Staff are good at explaining things | ||||||
Staff have made the subject interesting | ||||||
The course is intellectually stimulating | ||||||
My course has challenged me to achieve my best work | ||||||
Learning opportunities | ||||||
My course has provided me with opportunities to explore ideas or concepts in depth | ||||||
My course has provided me with opportunities to bring information and ideas together from different topics | ||||||
My course has provided me with opportunities to apply what I have learnt | ||||||
Assessment and feedback *** | ||||||
The criteria used in marking have been clear in advance | ||||||
Marking and assessment has been fair | ||||||
Feedback on my work has been timely | ||||||
I have received helpful comments on my work | ||||||
Learning resources | ||||||
The IT resources and facilities provided have supported my learning well | ||||||
The library resources (e.g. books, online services and learning spaces) have supported my learning well | ||||||
I have been able to access course-specific resources (e.g. equipment, facilities, software, collections) when I needed to | ||||||
Student voice | ||||||
I have had the right opportunities to provide feedback on my course | ||||||
Staff value students’ views and opinions about the course | ||||||
It is clear how students’ feedback on the course has been acted up | ||||||
The students’ union (association or guild) effectively represents students’ academic interests | ||||||
Overall satisfaction | ||||||
Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course |
*** Note: the "Assessment and Feedback" section has been included in both the T1 and T2 questionnaires as this is an area of particular focus for the University.