Should assessment style influence my choice if I know I perform much better in projects than exams?
Yes, assessment style is a legitimate factor to consider, but it should not be the only one. A project-oriented program is not necessarily easier or a guaranteed advantage: it may also involve deadlines, presentations, teamwork, and practical requirements. Compare how exams, reports, exercises, presentations, projects, and practical work contribute to grades in your intended faculty or program, and consider whether you can manage less familiar formats. Check the official information for the relevant academic year for the detailed weighting and assessment rules.
Key points
- Use syllabi or other official materials to check assessment components, weighting, and the proportion of submitted work.
- Projects and assignments can also involve deadlines, presentations, teamwork, and practical work.
- Even programs with fewer exams may still use them, so consider how you would handle less familiar formats.
Things to check
- The structure and names of assessment methods vary by university, faculty, program, course, and academic year.