Student voice

Feedback on Programmes

Institution-led Review (ILR)

Taught programmes at the University are reviewed every 6 years through a process called Institution-led Review. It is an ‘enhancement-led’ approach to review, meaning it is not about finding problems or criticizing individuals, but is about continuous improvement, and celebrating and sharing good practice. The review provides an opportunity for your lecturers, and other staff across the University to hear about your experiences on the programme, including things you think work well, and to involve you in making improvements.

This approach to review is used across Scottish higher education, and meets expectations set out by the Scottish Funding Council and the requirements of the UK Quality Code for Higher Education.

All students can contribute to the review of their own programme in a number of ways, such as participating in focus groups and meetings in the lead up to the review, replying to requests for feedback, and completing student surveys and questionnaires about the programme and modules.  You can also speak to your Programme Rep who can raise issues on your behalf at Student-Staff Liaison Committees, or you can become a programme rep yourself! 

Student Surveys

Student survey results are analysed and reported at all levels of the University, and are used to inform enhancements to learning and teaching. They are an essential part of the evidence-based used in the University’s quality processes, such as Institution-led Review (described above) and the annual review of all taught provision, referred to as ‘annual monitoring’.

The University participates in the following surveys:

Module Evaluation – conducted at the end of each module

• Module Evaluation Survey Confidentiality Policy

Module Touchpoint surveys – conducted during the module:

• National Student Survey (NSS)
• Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey (PTES)
• Postgraduate Research Experience Survey (PRES)

Learning & Teaching Student Consultants

Learning & Teaching Student Consultants work directly with senior University staff, sharing their expertise as students to support the development and delivery of learning and teaching and student experience initiatives and projects, and ensuring there is an effective and authentic student voice in our enhancement work.

If you are looking for a flexible role you can do alongside your studies and other commitments, where you will be part of the University community working with staff and other students, and seeing first-hand how things work behind the scenes, then this could be the role for you.

Skills and experience you can gain:

• Working in a professional environment
• Working to deadlines
• Assimilating and critically analysing information
• Providing constructive feedback
• Working with diverse staff and students

To apply, please send a short expression of interest (250 words) explaining why you wish to be considered for the role, what contribution you can make, and what you hope to gain from it to the Department of Learning & Teaching Enhancement at dlte@napier.ac.uk.  Please include your name and current programme of study. 

Student Quality Consultant

If you care about student voice, the quality of learning and teaching at the University, and are interested in seeing how decisions are made about courses behind the scenes, this paid opportunity could be for you.  

The University recruits each year to a team of students who serve on quality panel events and are members of their School’s Quality & Curriculum Management Committee. This role l gives you the opportunity to meet and work in partnership with members of staff, and to make a valuable contribution to improving learning, teaching and the student experience at Edinburgh Napier. You'll also be contributing to a national process of ensuring the quality of Scottish University education and it can open doors to involvement in reviews for external organisations such as the Quality Assurance Agency Scotland or European Students Union.

Skills and experience you can gain:

• Working in a professional panel environment
• Working to deadlines
• Assimilating and critically analysing information
• Providing constructive feedback
• Collective decision making 

To apply, please send a short expression of interest (250 words) explaining why you wish to be considered for the role, what contribution you can make, and what you hope to gain from it to the Department of Learning & Teaching Enhancement at dlte@napier.ac.uk. Please include your name and current programme of study. 

Student testimonials:

I felt that my comments and contribution have been heard and appreciated. I do see the value of taking part in the ILR as it allowed me to feel part of the both student and the University communities; moreover, it has given me a unique chance to leave a small mark impacting other generations to come. (Mary, 4th year student)

It was a very inclusive environment with everyone's comments and perspectives well respected. Finally, the outcome towards the end of the review was a really positive experience and being able to offer a valuable recommendation to the programme leaders. (Naish, 4th year student)