In Humanities and Comparative Studies and Social Sciences first-year teaching mainly takes the form of lectures and classes, the latter involving about ten to fifteen students. Language classes involve language laboratory sessions, and computing and psychology research involve extensive practical work. In Science and Engineering courses are taught through lectures, classes and laboratory periods.
Most students have fourteen one-hour lectures per week with associated classes.
There are afternoon laboratory sessions for students taking laboratory-based courses. Law is taught by lectures and tutorials. Colchester CO4 3SQ, United Kingdom. Copyright 1999-2001 University of Essex. All rights reserved.