The UK Quality Code for Higher Education was updated by the Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) in May 2023.Ā The Quality Code is based on two elements that together provide a reference point for effective quality assurance;
1. Expectations which succinctly express the outcomes providers should achieve in setting and maintaining the standards of their awards, and for managing the quality of their provision.
2. Core and Common practices which represent effective ways of working that underpin the delivery of the Expectations and will deliver positive outcomes for students. Core and Common practices remain part of the quality frameworks in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland but in England institutions need to comply with the Office for Students regulatory framework and Conditions of Registration.
While the Quality Code does not represent regulatory requirements for institutions based in England, those providers can choose to use the Code to satisfy themselves that their quality processes support enhancement above the baseline.
The UK Quality Code for Higher Education isĀ the cornerstone for quality and standards in UK higher education.Ā Ā The Code isĀ used by UK higher education providers to ensure they are achieving the outcomes expected of them.Ā It presents a series of reference points to help providers offer their students a high-quality experience and is theĀ definitive reference point for all those involved in delivering higher education which leads to an award from or is validated by a UK higher education provider.
The University ensures that its external examiners are appropriately qualified and in a position to provide informative comment and recommendations in line with the Advice and Guidance on External Expertise.
For further information please refer to the QAA website.