Almost two years ago Birmingham City University finalised the conversion of its Horology course from an HND based largely on the BHI Distance Learning Course to an Honours Degree. In this period some major advances have taken place. Students and external examiners are noticing the changes in academic style.
The new degree promotes a culture
of self directed study. Research sits alongside analysis and evaluation, but we also endorse the traditional route... repetition of rigorous practical tasks. Our objective is to encourage personal
development; the undergraduates are developing new employability and life
skills which will enhance their future prospects.
We are inspired by the many blogs and web sites that we have seen from the world of
watches, clocks and other horological subjects such as Astronomy, Physics, Engineering as well as the philosophical debates upon the meaning of time itself.
The students now think it is time to let that
world see some of the excellent work that they are doing.
I wholeheartedly agree
with them!
Jon Parker MEd
BA Horology Lecturer
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