You will be provided with advice and support during the process of application and subsequently during your placement year. Teaching, Learning and Assessment Teaching and learning methods include lectures, seminars, workshops, simulations, field trips and private study. The practical nature of retailing is recognised in the integration of set assignments, workshops and seminars with specific needs of local and national retailers. The student-run Retail Society invites guest speakers to talk on current issues, as well as organising social events. Assessment methods are varied and include individual or group assignments, often in cooperation with local or national retailers, and examinations.
Most modules use a combination of coursework and examination.
Evaluation of competence and skills development, and the facility to provide you with evidence of achievement, forms an integral part of the course. Our graduates are expected to be able to demonstrate practical skills as well as an understanding of the dynamics affecting retailing and the retail sector. This combination is attractive to employers and equips our graduates for careers with large national retailers, smaller local retailers and a variety of other businesses. Quality Top marks were awarded for the quality of teaching delivered by the Brookes Business School in November 2000. Business and Management and Economics both gained 24 out of 24 in their assessment by the Government's Quality Assurance Agency.