There are many examples of innovative teaching at Strathclyde and these helped the University to achieve positive ratings in all 13 subject areas so far assessed in the higher education teaching quality assessment procedures.
Institutions involved in the assessment process submit a self-evaluation.
This is followed by a visit from external peer assessors from the UK higher education sector, industry and commerce who observe the quality of teaching in classrooms, workshops and laboratories. The assessors also interview staff and students, visit support facilities such as the Careers Services, libraries and refectories, and look at student work. The University was praised for its 'very imaginative elements in course design, including a strong commitment to the European dimension' and for encouraging students to develop transferable skills. Strathclyde's credit-based modular structure was recognised as providing flexibility in meeting the needs of students with differing interests and from different educational backgrounds. Other positive features included high entry standards, innovative approaches to the development of students' personal skills and excellent employability of graduates.