How can I access the survey?
If you’re studying on a taught postgraduate programme, you’ll receive an email on 20 May with a unique link to access the survey.
If you don't receive this email and think you’re eligible to take part, please email studentcomms@reading.ac.uk.
Access the survey directly.
Once you’ve clicked on the link you’ll be asked to enter a username and password as follows:
- Username: Please enter your eight-digit Student ID number (as written on your Campus Card)
- Password: uorptes2019
What is it?
The Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey (PTES) is a national survey of postgraduate taught students, run independently by Advance HE. The questionnaire takes around 10 minutes to complete and asks for your feedback on your teaching and learning experience at Reading.
Why should I take part?
PTES is your chance to tell us your thoughts about your experience studying here. The results help us identify what’s working well and were we need to improve. Our Vice-Chancellor, Professor Robert Van de Noort, and Heads of School read your comments to directly inform where we invest our resource to benefit future students.
How do I enter to win the graduation photo package?
As a thank you for your time, we’ll enter all eligible students into a prize draw to win one of 10 framed Graduation photography packages (worth £55 each).
What questions are asked?
PTES includes questions on the following:
- motivations for taking the course;
- information you were given to help choose your course;
- your experience of teaching and learning;
- the organisation of your course;
- assessment and dissertation (or major project);
- career development.
What happens to the results?
We analyse the results in detail and use your feedback to inform the positive changes we make to our programmes, facilities and support services.
Is it confidential?
Your responses will be linked to data held by the University for statistical analysis and internal reporting; however, the results will not be used in a way that identifies you. Please do not identify yourself or others in your comments.
What do I need to do?
To participate in the survey simply click on the link in the email we sent on 20 May. You can also access the survey online.
Once you’ve clicked on the link you’ll be asked to enter a username and password as follows:
- Username: Please enter your eight-digit Student ID number (as written on your Campus Card)
- Password: uorptes2019
The survey is open until 14 June 2019. You can complete part of the survey and return to it later to finish and submit your feedback. If you do not wish to answer any of the questions simply click ‘Next’ to move onto the next question.