Educational quality of the programme
At VUB the quality of the education takes centre stage. This isn't something we say lightly: we scrutinise our programmes regularly to align them with changing student needs in a rapidly changing society.
Strengths of the programme
The panel thinks highly of the intellectual ambition of the programme: the interdisciplinary curriculum, the transdisciplinary nature, the critical and problem-centred approach, the attention to research methodology, etc. The teaching philosophy is not only particularly suited to this type of programme but is also an important feature and strength of the programme. The diversity – both in terms of incoming students and course content – adds a further dimension to the programme that the panel believes is worth cherishing and developing.
The panel encountered a very enthusiastic and energetic team displaying a genuine team spirit. In addition to their clear commitment, staff are also providing students with a first-class education experience. Moreover, the disciplinary and didactic quality of the course instructors and teaching assistants is excellent.
Where do we get this information from?
As institution we routinely ask our students to give their honest opinion about the study programme during their academic career. We also consult our professors and assistants and gauge the expectations in the future field of work. We receive structured feedback from our former students and compare our programmes with others at home and abroad. Through a Peer Review every six years an expert panel endorses the programme’s assets and can recommend some actions. Lastly, the Education Quality Council takes a formal decision about the quality and functioning of a programme.
Quality Cycle
Each programme follows a six-year quality cycle. The timeline below shows the schedule for this particular programme.
