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STA Student Handbook (Taught Programmes) 2025/26

QM Learning Engagement Policy

As per University guidance, STA uses the following markers to monitor student engagement. This is to ensure that students are well supported and given every opportunity to progress with their studies and to achieve to their fullest potential whilst here.

Markers of Student Engagement

Attendance: All undergraduate students are expected to attend scheduled taught sessions including lectures, seminars, supervised practice sessions, Student-led Practice sessions, theatre visits and other events which are associated with the modules for which they are registered as part of their programme of study. You are required to inform your module tutor if you are not able to attend any of your sessions. Look at the section on Attendance for full details of the School's attendance policy.

Coursework Submission: Students are expected to submit all pieces of coursework associated with each module for which they are registered as part of their programme of study, by the individually advertised deadlines and method of submission. Methods of assessment used in the School include essays, portfolios, journals, close-reading exercises, practical essays, performance documentation, dissertations, and projects, for example. 

QMplus activity: All modules have a dedicated area on QMplus and relevant information about your studies is available and accessible in QMplus, including the Student Handbook. Students' engagement with their studies may be determined by the level of their activity on QMplus (e.g. last date of login, number of logins etc).

If you need support  

Once a student is identified as in need of support in order to re-engage with their studies, they will be invited to a meeting with their Advisor to discuss issues that might be affecting their studies, and for the provision of encouragement/advice (with possible referral to QM support services if necessary). The Advisor works with the STA Student Support Team and the School Directors of Student Support.