Managing courses

On this page you will find policies and guidance to support you in managing your courses, and maintaining quality and standards.

Policy

TitleIssuedNext review

Framework for Administering Bodies

Administering bodies are those recognised by the University to register students on programmes leading to a University award or credit.  This document does not cover 'executive' or 'professional' education or training which is not award-bearing.

July 2023None planned

Framework for collaborative postgraduate educational provision

NB: this document is specifically targeted at PG courses; for UG courses the concepts are similar, but there may be additional restrictions or considerations.  If you are considering UG collaborative experiences, please contact your Liaison Officer to discuss.

October 2025Annual policy review
Postgraduate course length policyOctober 2025None planned
Safeguarding students working away policyAug 2024Aug 2026

Guidance

TitleIssuedNext review
Guidance on compliance with Competition and Market Authority (CMA) requirementsJan 2024Dependent on CMA updates
Learning Aims and OutcomesOctober 2025Annual policy review
Statement on Degree OutcomesOctober 2025Annual policy review
Guidance for Degree CommitteesOctober 2025None planned
Mutual ExpectationsFebruary 2025None planned
Guidance on Monitoring Academic Engagement for Taught Postgraduate StudentsOctober 2025None planned
Guidance on Teaching Continuity with an unplanned absenceOctober 2025Annual policy review
Framework for Accreditation ManagementFebruary 2025Summer 2026