APPENDIX 3
APPROVAL OF RECOGNITION AND ARTICULATION ARRANGEMENTS
BY FACULTY ACADEMIC STANDARDS COMMITTEE (FASC) (or subgroup) INDICATIVE AGENDA
This indicative agenda provides an aide-mémoire for FASC (or sub-group) meetings.
FOR CONFIRMATION
KEY DETAILS FOR EACH PROPOSED ARRANGEMENT CONSIDERED
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name of Partner;
details of receiving BU programme(s) and proposed Partner feeder programme(s);
proposed progression with or without advanced standing;
new or reviewed progression route;
date articulation/ recognition arrangement comes into effect (entry date).
FOR DISCUSSION
RATIONALE FOR RECOGNITION OR ARTICULATION ARRANGEMENT
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introduction and rationale for the arrangement (if new);
how the arrangement fits with the Faculty Delivery Plan/strategy;
background to development with the Partner;
applicant demand and interest for the proposed progression route;
anticipated student numbers being admitted through this arrangement.
RECOGNITION / ARTICULATION - ARRANGEMENTS AND MAPPING
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As outlined on the Recognition Arrangement Proposal, consider the underpinning curriculum to ensure the
feeder programme(s) is positioned at an appropriate level.
For Recognition/ Articulation without Advanced Standing:
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refer to Credit Level Descriptors published by SEEC (South East England Consortium for Credit
Accumulation & Transfer)
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Also confirm that the feeder programme(s) structure and subject content are appropriate
For Recognition/ Articulation with Advanced Standing:
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refer to the following
The National Qualifications Framework (NQF)
QAA Quality Code Chapter A1: UK and European reference points for academic standards
European Higher Education Area (EHEA) Qualification Cycles
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Consider the Curriculum Mapping document for:
fit and appropriateness to programme specific curriculum /programme learning outcomes /feeder
curriculum to receiving curriculum;
fit and appropriateness of unit specific learning outcomes from feeder to receiving curriculum;
any disparities between curricula and how gaps in curricula will be bridged;
difference in assessment strategy from feeder programme to receiving programme; issues that may arise;
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The following should also be considered for all Recognition and Articulation Arrangements:
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any additional entry criteria/hurdles from the feeder programme to the receiving programme.
confirmation of English language requirements for entry;
any potential gaps to be addressed for students admitted through this arrangement;
additional student support anticipated: academic, pastoral, cultural.
APPROVAL
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outcome of meeting:
recommend unconditional approval subject to annual monitoring;
recommend approval subject to conditions/recommendations;
recommend approval be withheld. If withheld, provide rationale for decision.
7E - Articulation: Policy and Procedure