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School of Engineering

Student Experience Questionnaire

A Survey of the Factors Affecting Engineering Student Experience

 

Participant Information and Data Protection

Participation Information
  • You are being invited to take part in research to identify the factors which affect undergraduate engineering student experience at the University of Warwick. This survey is being undertaken by the project researcher, Alisha Rodgers, as part of a PhD.
  • You are invited to participate as you are enrolled on an undergraduate engineering degree.
  • Participation in this survey is completely voluntary. You are free to withdraw at any time whilst completing the survey without the need to give any reason.
  • If you would like to withdraw your responses once you have submitted your answers, please contact t.popham@warwick.ac.uk and j.f.collingwood@warwick.ac.uk. Any aggregate outputs from the data use (such as subsequent publications) cannot be withdrawn.
  • A pilot version of this questionnaire ran in the academic year 2021/22 and 2022/23. The pilot study responses have been important in the initial phase of the research. This updated questionnaire is independent of the pilot, so you are still eligible and invited to participate in this questionnaire if you undertook the pilot.  
  • We would like to thank you for your contribution and give you a £5 food and drinks voucher that can be spent at the Rootes Grocery Store and the majority of campus-based cafes. Please provide your email address via a separate link at the end of the questionnaire to claim this voucher. Your email address will be handled separately from the rest of the questionnaire.
Data Collection
  • Your student identification (ID) number will be recorded. This will be used to link your responses to the University databases to obtain information such as assessment marks, but this will be done by a small number of staff who have permission to access these records – your ID number will be visible to these staff members meaning that responses may be identifiable. Thereafter, your student ID number will be removed, so the project researcher will at no stage be able to link your ID to your responses. Your responses will therefore remain anonymous to the project researcher at all times.
  • All survey data will be held under password protection for one year, then archived securely for 10 years before being deleted.
Data Usage
  • Your data will be processed in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) 2016 and the Data Protection Act 2018.
  • Direct quotes provided may be used in the research report but will not contain information that could identify an individual (either the contributor, or the subject of a quote).
  • Any data collected will be used only for the approved purpose of this project.

 

By continuing, you confirm that you have read and understood the information above, are currently a student taking a BEng, MEng, or BSc degree in the School of Engineering at the University of Warwick, and are aged 18 or over.

 


 

 

Introduction: Purpose of Study

Differences exist in student attainment relating to the protected characteristics defined by the Equality Act 2010. This survey aims to identify why these attainment differences exist as part of a process to improve the engineering education experience at the University of Warwick.

 

 

Collection and Use of Student Identification Number

Your responses will remain anonymous to the project researcher.

 

For the purposes of the research, your student identification (ID) number will be initially recorded. This will be used to link your responses to the University databases so that data can be grouped by recorded protected characteristics (e.g., age, gender, ethnicity) and student attainment records for each cohort.

Your student ID number will be removed and will be replaced with a randomly generated code by staff responsible for the records before the data is provided to the project researcher. This means that your survey responses will be fully anonymous to the researcher.

 

Please ensure that your student ID number displayed below is correct.


 

 

 

 

Gender and Ethnicity

The following questions have been included to ensure that the data analysed is reflective of your current status; this may deviate from what is held within Student Records.

 

i. How would you describe your gender identity?

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ii. How would you describe your ethnic background?

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Theme 1: Social and Cultural Capital

This section relates to identifying advantages (i.e., capital) which accrue through your social and cultural background. Research suggests that these may affect your student experience.

 

1. Please identify the educational level of your HIGHEST educated parent/guardian.

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2. Please identify the job type of the HIGHEST income earner in your parental/guardian household (either currently or before retirement).

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Theme 2: Aspirations and Engagement

This section relates to your engagement with university learning processes. Research suggests this may impact your student experience.

 

3. Please identify the degree classification that you aim to achieve upon graduation.

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4. Please identify the MINIMUM degree classification that you would be satisfied to achieve upon graduation.

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5. Please estimate your TOTAL average HOURS of study per WEEK during term (including contact hours) for the current academic year.

 

 

 

To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements:

 

 

6. I attend the majority of taught sessions/contact hours for my degree.

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7. I find the degree material intellectually stimulating (i.e., it encourages me to think).

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8. I mainly experience positive emotions whilst studying (e.g., curiosity, satisfaction, happiness).

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9. I approach my studies aiming to achieve the highest grades that I am able to.

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10. I approach my studies aiming to acquire skills and knowledge.

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11. I want to become a professional engineer.

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Theme 3: Extracurricular Activities

This section relates to learning undertaken outside of the formal university-based curriculum which may form part of your student experience.

 

Extracurricular activities include activities such as involvement in societies,  sports clubs, and volunteering.

 

12. On average, how many HOURS per TERM do you engage in extracurricular activities?

 

 

 

Theme 4: Learning and Assessment Preferences

We want to know about your experiences in terms of the learning and assessment types.

 

13. How effective are the following teaching approaches at developing the skills and knowledge you need to achieve well in your assessments?

If questions are not applicable to you, please leave them blank.

Teaching Approaches

 

14. Some students prefer certain types of assessment to others.

To what extent do you believe that your academic attainment in the following types of assessment provide a good reflection of your academic abilities?

If questions are not applicable to you, please leave them blank.

Assessment Type

 

 

To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements:

 

 

15. When studying, I receive additional academic-related support from the following people:

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16. I feel part of a community of:

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17. Overall, I feel respected by the following people:

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18. I understand what is required to perform well in my assignments.

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19. I have the necessary skills to manage my workload to meet assignment/examination deadlines.

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Theme 5: Constraints on Learning

This section relates to the constraints relating to your time available to study and may which impact on your student experience.

 

20. On average per WEEK, how many HOURS do you work in a paid term-time job?
If you do not have a term-time job, please state 0.

 

21. From your term-time accommodation, approximately how long, in MINUTES, does it take you to travel to the School of Engineering?

 

 

22a. During term, do you have caring commitments which impact on the amount of time you are able to devote to your studies, (e.g., childcare, other family responsibilities)?

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If you answered 'Yes' to the previous question 22a, please answer the question 22b.

Else, skip this question.

22b. How many hours per WEEK does this reduce the time you have available to engage with your degree?

 

 

 

Theme 6: Any Further Thoughts

This final section of the survey consists of three open-ended questions which are optional. Please proceed to the end to submit this survey even if you skip the following questions.

 

23. Please identify the most significant factors, both positive and negative, that affect your academic attainment. Give reasons for your answers.

 

24. Have you encountered any barriers or challenges that have impacted your academic engagement during your degree? If so, was there enough support available to you to address these issues?

 

25. What could the School of Engineering do to support your student experience and educational gain?

 

 

 

Any further comments or suggestions are welcomed here.

 

 

 

 

Please be aware that the University provides a Report + Support service where you can report incidents including (but not limited to) sexual misconduct, bullying, harassment, and discrimination at Warwick. Incidents can be reported regardless of when or where they took place, with the option to remain anonymous: https://reportandsupport.warwick.ac.uk/

 

 

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