Emma Bird Emma.Bird@uwe.ac.uk
Senior Lecturer in Public Health
Student and staff perceptions of the international postgraduate student experience: A qualitative study of a UK university
Bird, Emma
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Abstract
This study aimed to explore student and staff perceptions of academic, personal and social factors influencing the international postgraduate student experience at a UK University. Focus groups were conducted with international students enrolled on a Master in Public Health programme (n=10). An in-depth survey containing open-ended questions was completed by university staff that contribute to postgraduate teaching (n=12). Qualitative data were analysed using Thematic Analysis. Student and staff perceptions of the international postgraduate student experience were broadly similar, although some discrepancies were identified. Five themes emerged: adjustment to academic expectations; adjustment to academic conventions; programme internationalisation; adjustment to the local culture; and, future plans. Findings add to the limited evidence base on the international postgraduate student experience in UK universities.
Citation
Bird, E. (2017). Student and staff perceptions of the international postgraduate student experience: A qualitative study of a UK university. Journal of International Students, 7(2), 329-346
Journal Article Type | Article |
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Acceptance Date | May 6, 2016 |
Online Publication Date | Apr 1, 2017 |
Publication Date | Apr 1, 2017 |
Deposit Date | May 9, 2016 |
Publicly Available Date | May 2, 2017 |
Journal | Journal of International Students |
Print ISSN | 2162-3104 |
Peer Reviewed | Peer Reviewed |
Volume | 7 |
Issue | 2 |
Pages | 329-346 |
Keywords | experiences, international students, postgraduate, qualitative research, university staff |
Public URL | https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/888544 |
Publisher URL | https://www.ojed.org/index.php/jis/article/view/384 |
Contract Date | May 9, 2016 |
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