Academic quality
Programme design
Guidance and support for designing a new course programme or module.
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Academic Framework
The Academic Framework sets out the design principles for programmes at York St John University. It applies to all programmes leading to an award or credit, including any taught components within research degree awards, except for the Master of Fine Art.
The Academic Framework aims to inform the design and delivery of the University's awards, in line with the Academic Regulations and policies published in the Code of Practice for Assessment and Academic-Related Matters.
The Framework aims to provide a consistent approach to the design and delivery of awards and to minimise structural complexity to provide the best and equitable student experience of the learning, teaching and assessment at the University.
Code of Practice for Assessment
The Code of Practice brings together all matters related to the process of assessment. It presents the University's assessment policies and procedures by topic following the sequence of the assessment process. The assessment format policy provides guidance on the agreed types of assessment, assessment volume and logistical considerations.
Inclusive higher education, liberation, equality and diversity
The Inclusive Education Framework provides a tool for helping academics to design a programme that removes barriers to access, attainment and progression. It offers information on:
- How the curriculum can provide a student experience which is relatable to all through the use of inclusive teaching and learning strategies and the promotion of diversity in the curriculum.
- How an inclusive assessment model can be used to provide flexibility for all
- How the effective use of feedback and feed-forward provides students with a clear understanding of the strengths and weaknesses of their work and the ability to identify how to improve their performance in future assignments.
OfS Conditions of Registration and QAA Quality Code for HE Principles
Consideration should be given, and reference made where applicable in programme documentation to the Office for Students (OfS) Conditions of Registration and the Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) Quality Code for Higher Education Principles.
