How we teach you

How you will learn

Teaching methods include a stimulating mix of lectures, project workshops and interactive tutorials, which give you the opportunity to discuss, explore and apply the subject material in depth with your lecturers and fellow students. You will be introduced to the latest thinking and research findings and be able to challenge some of those who have created it. Real world challenges and current business and professional dilemmas will give you the opportunity to test, extend and refine your knowledge and skills.

The structure of your degree programme

During each year of your degree you will take modules amounting to 120 credits. Each module usually equates to 20 credits or an average of 25 contact hours over a 10 week term. You will complete a series of core modules, whilst selecting from a wide range of optional modules during years 2 or 3 of your studies.

Year 1 - Core modules designed to provide you with a broad and solid foundation in your chosen subject. Some choice may be offered here.

Year 2 - Core and possibly some optional modules, allowing you to deepen and extend your knowledge and skills.

Year 3 - Typically you will spend complete a full-time, paid work placement or undertaking university study studying abroad (except for BA Accounting and Business).

Year 4 - Increasing number of optional modules, allowing you to further specialise in the areas most interesting and relevant to you.

Ongoing support

Whilst our reach and scale are truly global, our attention to detail in every part of the Henley experience will always be personal to the needs of each and every student. Our students are highly self-motivated and determined individuals but university study can present additional pressures which we take seriously.

To ensure you gain as much as you can from the Henley experience you will receive dedicated support throughout your studies, starting the moment you apply. Freshers' week at the start of term features a wide range of welcome events, designed to familiarise you with Reading and everything university life has to offer.

Upon enrolment you will be assigned a personal tutor, an academic member of staff in the School who will be there to offer you ongoing help and advice. You can also discuss any questions related to programme content, teaching and assessment with relevant lecturers and the School's full-time programme team are always on hand to provide additional support.

How we assess you

You will be assessed through written assignments, group presentations and formal examinations designed to test your knowledge and abilities and to develop transferable 'soft' skills highly sought after by leading graduate employers. The University's exam period falls between April and June in the summer term whilst other forms of assessment take place throughout the academic year.

Academic prizes

Sponsored prizes designed to recognise and reward academic achievement and excellence are awarded by the School at the end of each academic year or at the end of each programme.