Academic Standards Regulations

Policy Statement

The School is committed to maintaining rigorous academic standards, in particular, in alignment with the Framework for Higher Education Qualifications (FHEQ) and Office for Students (OfS) sector-recognised standards. We ensure all students meet high levels of performance, uphold integrity, fairness, and excellence in assessments, and foster a supportive learning environment to produce well-prepared and highly competent graduates.

Principles

  • Excellence: Aspiring to attain the highest levels of educational quality in every programme and module offered.
  • Alignment: Ensuring curricula are aligned with the latest sector-recognised standards and professional requirements.
  • Relevance: Preparing students with knowledge and skills that are current, applicable, and transferable to real-world settings.
  • Consistency: Achieving uniformity across the School's academic offerings that reflect sector-recognised standards.
  • Engagement: Actively involving all stakeholders in the continuous development and enhancement of educational content.
  • Adaptability: Responsively updating programmes to keep pace with changes in the sector standards and practices.
  • Integrity: Upholding the academic integrity, ensuring honest and ethical educational practices.
  • Rigour: Applying stringent academic criteria to guarantee intellectual challenge and depth.
  • Accountability: Holding all levels of the institution accountable for maintaining recognised sector standards.
  • Innovation: Fostering a culture of innovation that embraces new ideas and approaches in line with sector developments.
  • Accessibility: Providing educational opportunities that are inclusive and accessible to a diverse student population.
  • Sustainability: Committing to the long-term sustainability of our programmes by embedding sector standards within a framework of continuous review and improvement.

Metrics and KPIs

The following metrics will be measured and regularly reviewed as key performance indicators for the School to ensure the effectiveness of this policy and associated operations.

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