Mature undergraduate students are defined as those aged 21 or over on 1 August in year of entry. Mature postgraduate students are aged 25 or over on 1 August in year of entry. The aim of mentoring is to encourage learners to be pro-active in their learning and development and to reflect on and learn by talking to and shadowing people who possess wider experiences and perspectives. The module should consist of coherent and explicit learning activities. Modules can vary in length, but most institutions are moving towards standardisation of length and credit value.
Students have an agreed programme of modules on order to obtain their degree award.
In each degree programme there will usually be modules that are compulsory, with other optional modules taken from a wider choice. The agency responsible for designing and implementing the NVQ and GNVQ framework. It merged with the School Curriculum and Assessment Authority in 1997 to form the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority. International students domiciled outside the European Union. A postgraduate qualification leading to qualified teacher status.