Open day questions: technology students

About the course

• Are my teachers also practitioners?
• How much of this course is practical and how much is theory?
• How much academic work involved i.e. writing essays?

Facilities and equipment

• What books/equipment will I need to buy?
• How much time will I need to spend in the library/ labs each week?

Placements and work experience

• Are there any industrial placements/field trips?
• Do I need to have practical work experience to do this course?
• Will companies take on interns from this course?

Assessment

• What is the split between exam/coursework/Group works/presentations?
• Do I need to complete a dissertation/ research based project?

Technology graduate prospects

• How can I get the most out of this course?
• Does the uni have any contacts with industry?
• What have graduates on this course gone on to do?

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