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Academic Quality Handbook 2020-21

The chapters refer to a number of policy documents, best practice guidelines and appendices – these will be published as soon as they are finalised.  Please email the Academic Office (quality@uwtsd.ac.uk) if you have any queries.

Please note that the Student Guides have been replaced by the Academic Quality Handbook, Policies and Guidance Documents available on this page.

Chapters
Contents pages (currently being updated)
Chapter 01 Institutional Context (Pages 1-2)
Chapter 02 Academic Committee Structure (Pages 3-15)
Chapter 03 The University's Academic Structure (Pages 16-18)
Chapter 04 Programme Design Approval Validation Monitoring and Review (Pages 19-29)
Chapter 05 Student Representation Engagement and Support (Pages 30-35)

Chapter 06 Taught Award Regulations (Pages 36-70)
Chapter 07 Assessment Taught Programmes (Pages 71-78) 
Chapter 08 Research Degree Regulations (Pages 79-108)
Chapter 09 Procedural Framework for Collaborative Provision (COMING SOON)
Chapter 10 Placement Learning and Work-Based Learning (COMING SOON)
Chapter 11 Working with Others (COMING SOON)
Chapter 12 Quality Enhancement (Pages TBC)
Chapter 13 Student Cases (Pages TBC)

Revisions to Academic Quality Handbook 2020/21 post publication in September 2020

The Academic Office will make revisions to the electronic version of the Academic Quality Handbook on an ongoing basis in order to address any additions, errors or omissions.

  • A link to a list of revisions will be published here and links to the chapters concerned will be designated as UPDATED.
  • Colleagues will also be advised separately of any significant revisions that may have implications for regulations or procedures.
  • The electronic version will be regarded as the authoritative document.‌‌‌ 

Please contact the Academic Office (quality@uwtsd.ac.uk) if you have any queries.