QUOTE(hellothere131495 @ Dec 30 2021, 03:20 PM)
This cannot be easy to determine. Nobody knows how the lecturers at the university teach unless they enroll or ask the seniors there. In fact, every university has both good and bad lecturers. This is something nobody can avoid.
Unlike the grading system, which is more easily determined. For example, USM vs. UTM engineering, USM places a greater emphasis on theory, whereas UTM emphasizes practical skills. This is evident in their grading systems: USM places a higher value on final exams, whereas UTM places a higher value on projects and labs. Students who prefer exams over practical skills assessment may opt for USM. But we don't know which of them has a suitable teaching style for a specific student.
When it comes to private universities, choosing one that is less expensive and has strong accreditation is, in my opinion, the better way to go (unlike Limkokwing, which recently has some of their course's accreditation lift-off). The prestigious universities, such as Nottingham and Taylor, are unquestionably excellent, but they are also prohibitively expensive. Students have no money and usually must apply for loans. To reduce their debt burden, it is always preferable to choose a less expensive institution with a good reputation. It is also advisable to study in an area with fewer living expenses. The main goal is to get a degree and go to work. With society placing so much importance on job performance and attitude, the degree is really something insignificant but an entry ticket. So, for a wiser decision, I think a student should prioritize financial expenditure and course accreditation over other things.
Yep. You are right. That is an unfortunate aspect in considering universities.
And again, you are right. A little bit of homework and asking around may help a student join a university that suits them. It is like trying to choose between A Levels and AUSMAT for example. Assessment types differ.
Ah - actually the last bit is a little misleading. While all universities are expected to have their programmes accredited (apparently, accreditation is NOT compulsory. There are certainly a lot of benefits for one to be accredited. This was taught to us by a very famous MQA trainer), it must also be understood that accreditation is a process. In Malaysia, if you want to be part of the system - you must get your programmes approved. This means submitting a lengthy document to MQA. After approval, you are given a Provisional Accreditation (PA). Full accreditation (FA) can only be done once your programme has reach maturity meaning that you have a full cohort of students from semester 1 right up to nearly the final semester. Only then will the accreditation visit happen.
So - yeah - new programmes will only have PA and not FA, and that is fine as well. We all have to start somewhere, right? So i agree that students should prioritize financial expenditure but in terms of course accreditation - well, it all depends on whether it is a new programme or not.
Btw - are you also an academic?