Academic Quality Handbook

Academic Quality Handbook 2023–2024

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.

Summary of key changes - Academic Quality Handbook 2023-24

Chapters
Contents Pages
Chapter 01 Institutional Context (Pages 1-4)
Chapter 02 Academic Committee Structure (Pages 5–23)
Chapter 03 Quality Enhancement (Pages 24-27)
Chapter 04 Programme Design Approval Validation Monitoring and Review (Pages 28–39)
Chapter 05 Student Representation Engagement and Support (Pages 40–44) Academic Support Tutor Handbook 2021-22
Chapter 06 Taught Award Regulations (Pages 45–83) Marking and Assessment Boycott Regulations
Chapter 07 Assessment Taught Programmes (Pages 84–91) Policy on Use of Dictionaries and Calculators in Exams External_Expertise_Protocol Online Examination Protocol
Chapter 08 Research Degree Regulations (Pages 92–119) Code of Practice for Research Degrees 2023/24
Chapter 09 Procedural Framework for Collaborative Provision (Pages 120–132)
Chapter 10 Microcredentials, Short Courses, PPF, Contributing Partners, External Locations, and Accreditation (Pages 133–140)
Chapter 11 Working With Others (Pages 141–145) Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Policy Student Placements Protocol Student Placement Whistleblowing Procedure International Mobility Policy
Chapter 12 Student Policies (Pages 146–148) Student Support Policies Mitigating Circumstances Policy Needs Assessment Protocol Student Pregnancy Maternity Paternity and Adoption Leave Policy Applicant and Student Name Change Policy Support for Study Policy Support for Study Staff Guidance Student Smoke Free Policy Guidance for UWTSD students in employment Student Complaints, Appeals and Other Concerns Student Complaint Policy Academic Appeal Policy Fitness to Practise Policy Non-Academic Misconduct Policy UWTSD Group Student Emergency Contact Policy Third Party Involvement Policy Academic Policies Academic Misconduct Policy Plagiarism Detection Service Contract Cheating Guidance for Staff Lecture Recording Policy Student Code of Conduct Student Intellectual Property Policy Cancelled and Rescheduled Class Policy Student Privacy Statement Research Data Management Policy Open Access Publications Policy Research Integrity and Ethics Code of Practice Engagement Policy Admissions Related Policies Admissions Policy Policy and Procedures for Admissions Feedback, Appeals and Complaints English Language Requirements Policy Safeguarding Students PREVENT Duty Policy PREVENT External Speakers and Events Code of Practice PREVENT Chaplaincy and Prayer Rooms Code of Practice Safeguarding Policy
Academic Quality Handbook 2023–24 – complete document

Revisions to Academic Quality Handbook 2023/24 post publication in September 2023

Revisions to the Academic Quality Handbook post publication will be listed below. Relevant Chapters will be designated as REVISED.

Chapter	Section	Revision	Date

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