Level/category

General studies

Teaching language

English

Type of course

Compulsory

Recommended year of study

1

Total number of ECTS

0 cr

Competency aims

The aim of the Study Orientation is to provide the tools and support needed for the student to manage her studies successfully.

Learning outcomes

At the end of the Study Orientation the student is expected to know how to find information necessary for studies at Arcada. S/he should be aquainted with the curriculum and the specific demands of the degree programme and should be able to make a Study Plan for the academic year. Besides this the student is expected to be able to reflect upon how s/he can affect her studies and learning so that the study plan is goal-orientated and supports the professional growth.

Course contents

Introduction to Arcada and the studies

Managing your studies
Tutoring teachers and progress sessions

Prerequisites and co-requisites

none

Study activities

  • Lectures - 4 hours
  • Individual studies - 0 hours

Workload

  • Total workload of the course: 4 hours
  • Of which autonomous studies: 0 hours
  • Of which scheduled studies: 4 hours

Mode of Delivery

Participation in tuition

Teacher

Kettle Vilma

Examiner

Kettle Vilma

Group size

No limit

Course completion date

Date for course completion will be announced later

Assignments valid until

Until further notice

The timetable of the course

4.3 1-3pm General Introduction
11.3 12-2pm Introduction to Studies

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