BSc (Hons) Public Sociology - Induction Programme

We are delighted that you have chosen to study with QMU and we are looking forward to supporting you throughout your studies. You can also view further Induction Information & Support via our Main Induction Pages

Please click on the dates below to view your Induction Schedule

Tuesday 10th September 2024

10.00 - 11.00 Programme Talk

Room 3165

13.00 - 14.00 Meet the Teaching Team Room 2093
14.00 - 15.00 University Welcome Talk Halle Lecture Theatre
15.00 - 16.00 Meet your Personal Academic Tutor (PAT) You can find out who your PAT is via the Student Portal A list of room numbers will be available to view in the main atrium next to the entrance to the Library. You can also view them here:

PAT ROOM NUMBERS - PATs TBC

Toni Fallon, Yulia Lukyanova Room 2168

Kristen Knowles, Olivia Sagan

Room 2170
Paul Gilfillan, Stephen Darling Room 2171
Karl Johnson, Susanne Schulz Room 2173
Sian Jones, John Docherty-Hughes Room 2174
Marion Ellison, Jennifer Mackay Room 2176

Direct Entrants (years 2-4)

Monday 9th September

09.00 - 10.00 Registration Main Reception
10.00 - 11.00 Welcome Talk & Expectations Room 3169
11.00 - 11.45 Handling Lectures & Note Taking with Effective Learning Services (ELS) Room 3169
11.45 - 12.30 Handling Lectures & Note Taking with Peer Assisted Learning (PALS) Team Rooms 2170, 2173, 2174, 2175, 2176 - You will be assigned a room following the Welcome Talk
12.30 - 13.15 Lunch  
13.15 - 14.00 Academic Writing & Introducing the Essay Room 3169
14.00 - 14.45 Breaking down the essay question with Peer Assisted Learning (PALS) Team Rooms 3162, 3163, 3164, 3165, 3170 - You will be assigned a room
14.45 - 15.30 Student Support & Services Room 3169

Tuesday 10th September

09.30 - 10.00 PALS Leaders Available for Questions Main Reception
10.00 - 10.45 How are you assessed at QMU? Room 3169
11.00 - 11.45 LRC Induction Room 3169
11.45 - 12.30 Making effective use of assignment briefs & marking rubrics with PALS Rooms 2170, 2174, 2175, 2176, 2177 - You will be assigned a room
12.30 - 13.15 Lunch  
13.00 - 14.00 Meet the Teaching Team Room 2093
14.00 - 14.45 Seminar Options Session Rooms 3157, 2170, 2171, 2173, 2174, 2175, 2176 - You will be assigned a room based on the seminar you choose to attend
15.00 - 16.00

Meet your PAT

You can view who your PAT is on the Student Portal and then meet them in one of the rooms below*

Wednesday 11th September 

09.30 - 10.45 Essential Guide to Psychology, Public Sociology and Psychology & Sociology, plus Meet the Teaching Team, find out about PATs and Q&A

Room 2092

11.00 - 11.45 Good Academic Practice Room 3169
11.45 - 12.30 AI & Assistive Technology: how, when and why? Room 3169
12.30 - 13.15 Lunch  
13.15 - 14.00 Academic Administration & choosing your modules Room 3169

 

*PAT ROOM NUMBERS - PATs TBC

Toni Fallon, Yulia Lukyanova Room 2168

Kristen Knowles, Olivia Sagan

Room 2170
Paul Gilfillan, Stephen Darling Room 2171
Karl Johnson, Susanne Schulz Room 2173
Sian Jones, John Docherty-Hughes Room 2174
Marion Ellison, Jennifer Mackay Room 2176

IT Tour & LRC Induction

Please note, these are not on-campus sessions and can be done in your own time. We recommend completing the IT Tour below and then heading HERE to watch the relevant LRC induction for your subject area.

Click here for the IT Tour

 You can also view further Induction Information & Support via our Main Induction Pages