Policy & Regulatory Framework

Policy & Regulatory Framework

An updated list of regulatory frameworks, policies and guidance related to quality and learning and teaching is produced annually for ease of reference. 

The remainder of this page lists quality-related strategies, regulatory frameworks, policies and guidance.

University Strategies

Learning, Teaching and Assessment Strategy
Learning, Teaching and Assessment Strategy - Student Employability Supporting Statement 
Reading Resources Strategy
Student Retention Strategy

Regulatory Frameworks

Postgraduate Regulatory Framework
Undergraduate Regulatory Framework

Quality-related Policies

*NEW* Academic Tutoring - Arrangements for 2011-12
Admissions Policy
Assessment arrangements for disabled students: policy, procedure and guidance 
Assessment Policy - updated January 2012
Grade Descriptors - URF (Undergraduate) - updated June 2011

Course Management Committees & Student Academic Representative System (StARs)

Curriculum Design Policy
Diversity and Equality policies, schemes and action plans (for race, disability, gender)
Marketing and Publicity Materials 

Module Evaluation Policy
Module Evaluation Questionnaire
Module Leader response form 

Partnerships and Collaborative Academic Provision Policy
Policy and Quality Standards on Supporting Student PDP
Peer Learning Through Observation Scheme
Personal Development Planning (PDP) - Policy and Quality Standards on Supporting Students
Registered Lecturers and Minimum Qualifications for Teaching Staff on UW Collaborative Provision 
Relationship between HND/FD Awards and BA/BSc (Hons) Programmes
Quality Standards for Flexible and Distributed Learning 
Quality Standards for Work based and Placement learning

Guidance Documents

For guidance related to QA&E processes, please access directly through associated process

Independent Study: Guidance to be considered if making IS optional
Independent Study Guide
Module Outline - Good practice guidance
Personal Tutor Guidance
Principles for course design: Guide to writing learning outcomes and developing assessment criteria
PSRB (Professional Statutory and Regulatory Bodies) Guidance
Principles and Guidance for Design of Undergraduate Courses in the URF
Work Placements - Health and Safety Guidance