Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey (PTES)
The Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey (PTES) is undertaken by the Higher Education Academy (HEA) and it enables postgraduate students to give feedback on their experience of teaching and learning at the University.
We use the findings and feedback from the confidential student survey to further improve our teaching and learning experience, and identify any areas for improvement within the University and our faculties and schools.
2016 Results:
85%
Overall positive student experience at Coventry University compared to 83% UK average.
Overall positive student experience by category:
| PTES Category | Coventry University | UK National | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teaching | 86% | 82% | +4% |
| Assessment | 79% | 73% | +6% |
| Dissertation | 84% | 79% | +5% |
| Engagement | 83% | 79% | +4% |
| Information | 87% | 85% | +2% |
| Organisation | 80% | 74% | +6% |
| Resources | 87% | 84% | +3% |
| Skills Development | 85% | 78% | +7% |
| Overall Experience | 85% | 83% | +2% |
Student satisfaction by subject area:
| Subject Area | Coventry University | UK National | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arts and Humanities |
90% | 81% | +9% |
| Health | 94% | 84% | +10% |
| Social Sciences |
84% | 83% | +1% |
| Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics | 85% | 81% | +4% |
| All Subjects |
85% | 83% | +2% |
