Student feedback provides valuable input to the review and development of both course content and programme organisation. This feedback is collected at course and faculty/department level. Different arrangements exist in different subjects, but mechanisms include presentation on relevant committees, exit questionnaires, module evaluations, electronic 'fast feedback' facilities, and open meetings.
The University also participates in the national Postgraduate Research Experience Survey (PRES) and Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey (PTES), run by the Higher Education Academy. Further information on these national surveys can be found on the Education Section's 'University-wide surveys' page.
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Each institution should have a committee consisting of both staff and students (including representatives of both Masters and PhD students) at which issues concerning teaching and learning (amongst others) can be raised. A constitution and remit for the committee should be drawn up. It should meet formally at least once a term and report to the degree committee or Faculty Board. Minutes of the meeting should be kept. The line of responsibility should be clear for responding to matters raised at the committee, including feedback to students on any actions taken.
It is recommended that each institution arranges for the election of a student representative, who can raise academic, welfare, resource, and any other matters of general or particular concern on behalf of class members individually or severally, either informally with the Director of Graduate Studies or through the staff/student committee.