Summer School Workload
For most Summer School papers, one point implies 10 hours of work. Taking one 18-point paper, therefore, will involve you in 180 hours of work (or 30 hours a week for six weeks, including classes and private study time). If your academic record is average or lower, you should be very cautious about enrolling for two papers in Summer School. If you are in doubt, seek advice. Some students find that they overcommit themselves by taking two papers.
Please note that:
- the maximum load permitted by the University in the Summer School is two 18-point papers
- students on Conditional Enrolment are normally permitted to take one paper only at Summer School
- in most cases, taking one 18-point paper (0.15 EFTS) in Summer School is regarded by StudyLink as a full-time load for Loans and Allowances purposes
- if you are not enrolled for subsequent study in 2010, StudyLink payments will cover the Summer School tuition period only. StudyLink payments do not cover the Summer School examination period.
