This glossary defines key academic and administrative terms used at the University of Leeds, from 'Additional Consideration' to 'Workshop'. It covers formal processes (Appeals, Mitigating Circumstances), academic roles (Academic Personal Tutor, Programme Leader), assessment types (Formative, Summative), and university structures (Faculty, School, Department). Also included are student support…
This A-Z glossary is a student-created reference guide for University of Leeds students, defining common academic and administrative terms encountered during university. It covers formal processes, academic roles, assessment types, and university structures to help new students navigate their studies.
The glossary begins with terms like Additional Consideration, Appeals, and Academic Personal Tutors, explaining formal procedures and support roles. It then covers funding (Bursaries), careers support (Careers Service), and academic requirements such as Compulsory Modules, Contact Hours, and Credits.
University organisation is explained through terms like Department, Discipline, Faculty, and School. Assessment types are defined, including Essays, Formative and Summative Assessment, and Examination Boards. Optional modules (Discovery Modules) and Joint Honours programmes are also described.
Student life terms include the Buddy Scheme, Leeds University Union, Societies, and Student Representatives. Study resources covered are Minerva, the Library search, Reading Lists, and the Leeds Harvard referencing style. Support services like the Global Opportunities Team and Support Services are listed.
Practical academic terms include Lectures, Seminars, Tutorials, Workshops, and Practicals (Labs). Policies on Mitigating Circumstances, Plagiarism, and Resits are defined. The glossary also explains Office Hours, Peer Assisted Study Sessions, Placements, and the Welcome, Induction and Transition programme.