PROGRAMME APPROVAL 10.1 Introduction Goldsmiths is ultimately responsible for the academic standards and the quality of programmes lead to an award made in its name. A detailed consideration of each programme proposed for validation or a joint award is undertaken to ensure that Goldsmiths is able to meet this responsibility. Once Goldsmiths has approved the Partner Institution, the programme proposal can be formally considered. The programme approval process will involve consultation with the Academic Link, a documentary submission to Goldsmiths and a visit to the Partner Institution conducted by a Goldsmiths’ Panel. The Collaborative Provision team will discuss proposed dates for the visit well in advance with the Partner Institution. The date will take into account internal approval processes, the documentary submission deadline, key committee dates and will allow for any potential follow up work post-visit to be completed prior to the start of the programme. For awards, Goldsmiths will need to ensure that the principles of the process outlined below are covered, but this could take the form of a single approval event, tailored to satisfy the requirements of both Goldsmiths and the Partner Institution, leading to approval of the programme by both institutions. Discussions will be held with the Partner Institution to plan this event. 10.2 Aims The aims of the programme approval process for collaborative provision are aligned with for programmes delivered on campus at Goldsmiths, and are as follows: To ensure that the programme is appropriate in terms of its level and content, and in the light of current practice and development in the discipline To ensure that the programme as an entity (and its assessment strategy) delivers and tests programme outcomes at the appropriate level for the award To ensure that it is compatible with programmes and the institution's aims and mission To ensure that there is a market for the programme To ensure that the necessary learning resources are available In the case of the validation of research degrees, the Panel will also ensure that the quality of supervision and the provision of an appropriate research environment are adequate, and that the expectation of the QAA Quality Code can be met. 10.3 UK Reference points As a UK degree-awarding body, Goldsmiths will make use of the following reference points for academic standards in considering whether the programme is appropriate in terms of level and content and development in the discipline: The Framework for Higher Education Qualifications in England, Wales and Northern Ireland Where relevant; Master’s degree characteristics and Doctoral degree characteristics
PROGRAMME APPROVAL 10.1 Introduction Goldsmiths is ultimately responsible for the academic standards and the quality of programmes lead to an award made in its name. A detailed consideration of each programme proposed for validation or a joint award is undertaken to ensure that Goldsmiths is able to meet this responsibility. Once Goldsmiths has approved the Partner Institution, the programme proposal can be formally considered. The programme approval process will involve consultation with the Academic Link, a documentary submission to Goldsmiths and a visit to the Partner Institution conducted by a Goldsmiths’ Panel. The Collaborative Provision team will discuss proposed dates for the visit well in advance with the Partner Institution. The date will take into account internal approval processes, the documentary submission deadline, key committee dates and will allow for any potential follow up work post-visit to be completed prior to the start of the programme. For awards, Goldsmiths will need to ensure that the principles of the process outlined below are covered, but this could take the form of a single approval event, tailored to satisfy the requirements of both Goldsmiths and the Partner Institution, leading to approval of the programme by both institutions. Discussions will be held with the Partner Institution to plan this event. 10.2 Aims The aims of the programme approval process for collaborative provision are aligned with for programmes delivered on campus at Goldsmiths, and are as follows: To ensure that the programme is appropriate in terms of its level and content, and in the light of current practice and development in the discipline To ensure that the programme as an entity (and its assessment strategy) delivers and tests programme outcomes at the appropriate level for the award To ensure that it is compatible with programmes and the institution's aims and mission To ensure that there is a market for the programme To ensure that the necessary learning resources are available In the case of the validation of research degrees, the Panel will also ensure that the quality of supervision and the provision of an appropriate research environment are adequate, and that the expectation of the QAA Quality Code can be met. 10.3 UK Reference points As a UK degree-awarding body, Goldsmiths will make use of the following reference points for academic standards in considering whether the programme is appropriate in terms of level and content and development in the discipline: The Framework for Higher Education Qualifications in England, Wales and Northern Ireland Where relevant; Master’s degree characteristics and Doctoral degree characteristics
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