The Quality Framework describes the University's strategic approach to quality management, setting out its key features.
The Framework:
Details the purpose of the Framework and the University's approach to quality and standards.
Provides guidance in relation to Portfolio Development Planning. It includes processes and procedures for approval of new award titles, approval of University Certificate award titles, guidance for Collaborative Partners, change of award titles, suspension/closure of awards and Partnerships.
Provides guidance and procedures in relation to Course Design, Development and Approval (validation) of new academic courses both on and off campus, including collaborative provision.
Provides guidance and procedures in relation Design, Development and Approval (validation) of Short Awards.
Provides guidance and procedures in relation to Interim Review.
Provides guidance and procedures for the modifications to modules and courses.
View the supporting documentation referred to within Chapter C
The CME process is being revised and will be published shortly. Provides guidance and procedures for the University Continuous Monitoring and Enhancement process.
Provides guidance and procedures for the approval and monitoring of External Examiners.
Provides detailed guidance relating to the specific requirements of collaborative provision by the type of Partnership.
View the supporting documentation referred to within Chapter E
Details processes for Research Degrees, the University documents Framework and Regulations for the Award of Higher Degrees by Research. The Code of Practice for Postgraduate Research operates in parallel to this document and should be referred to for further details about all processes and procedures outlined in the handbook. Further information can be found on the Research & Enterprise Office SharePoint site.