However, it is recommended that attention be given to improving the internal moderation of examination papers and to monitoring the extent to which similar questions reappear. It is also recommended that consideration be given to enforcing more uniformly the guidelines regarding the speed of return of marked assignments to students. Excellent support is provided for students, and attendance and progress are monitored effectively. The personal tutor system and the University's Central Student Services are effective and valued by the students. There are well thought out induction programmes, where good use is made of the opportunity to develop group interactions.
Good guidance is provided to students through the course and other booklets.
There is excellent support, from the School, for BSc degree students to obtain appropriate industrial placements and students are carefully prepared for these. Past and current students spoke highly of the approachability, responsiveness and assistance provided by staff. The teaching and staff accommodation are of a high standard. Consideration could, though, be given to the provision of a common room for postgraduate students and to providing more small rooms for undergraduates undertaking group work. The School has a clearly defined strategy for the replacement of equipment and the specialist and general computing facilities are, in general, appropriate to support the courses.