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PAPER A
ACADEMIC SERVICES
Part 1 – Details of Programme Validation / review and revalidation
(taken from 1 October 2013 – 28 February 2014)
Hertfordshire Business School
Ref
No
Programme
Code
Date confirmed
by Chairperson
of SEEC
Date ratified by
Vice Chancellor
on behalf of
Academic Board
14/11/2013
15/11/2013
01/10/2013
06/11/2013
17/10/2013
23/10/2013
MA Human Resource Management
17/10/2013
23/10/2013
MSc Project Management
17/10/2013
23/10/2013
BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance
28/10/2013
31/10/2013
BA (Hons) Finance
28/10/2013
29/10/2013
BA (Hons) Accounting
28/10/2013
29/10/2013
BA (Hons) Marketing
28/10/2013
29/10/2013
BA (Hons) Business Administration
28/10/2013
29/10/2013
BA (Hons) Event Management and
Marketing
28/10/2013
29/10/2013
Postgraduate Certificate Delivering
Organisational Change, MSc Managing
Organisational Change, MSc Managing
Major Projects (CITI Limited)
06/01/2014
07/01/2014
Programme Title
New Programmes
1.
BSWIST/
BSWSLBA
2.
HBSUABMI
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
BSITFIM
(BSISJFIM/BSIK
LFIM)
BSITHRM
(BSISJHRM/BSI
KLHRM)
BSITPM
(BSISJPMM/BSI
PMPMM)
BSITAF- Course
Codes:
BSIKLAF,
BSISJAF,
BSISBAF
BSITFINCourse Code:
BSISJF, BSIKLF
BSITACCourse code:
BSISJA,
BSIKLA,
BSISBA
BSITMKCourse Code:
BSISJM,
BSIKLMK
BSITBA- Course
code: BSISJB,
BSIKLBA,
BSISBB,
BSIPEBA
BSITEMMCourse code:
BSISJEMM,
BSIKLEMM,
BSISBEMM
BSNCDOCPG,
BSNCOCMM,
BSNCMMPM
BA (Hons) Business Administration
(Supported Distance Learning) at IST
BA (Hons) Business Management and
Innovation
MSc Finance and Investment
Management
Programmes reviewed / revalidated
None
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School of Computer Science
Ref
No
Programme
Code
Date
confirmed by
Chairperson of
SEEC
Date ratified by
Vice Chancellor
on behalf of
Academic Board
07/11/2013
29/11/2013
07/11/2013
29/11/2013
Date
confirmed by
Chairperson of
SEEC
Date ratified by
Vice Chancellor
on behalf of
Academic Board
20/02/2014
25/02/2014
Programme Title
Date
confirmed by
Chairperson of
SEEC
Date ratified by
Vice Chancellor
on behalf of
Academic Board
FdA Early Years, Pen Green, new
location- Yew Lodge Hotel Conference
Centre
28/11/2013
29/11/2013
Programme Title
New Programmes
13.
TCCSITW
14.
EIMASTW
Modular BSc Honours Computer
Science (On-line)
MSc Modular Masters Programme in
Computer Science (Online/Tutored elearning) programme, the MSc
Computer Science award only
Programmes reviewed / revalidated
None.
School of Creative Arts
Ref
No
Programme
Code
Programme Title
New Programmes
None.
Programmes reviewed / revalidated
15.
CTFMTV
Film and Television Production
Programme
School of Education
Ref
No
Programme
Code
New Programmes
16.
HENP (AQ4a)
Programmes reviewed / revalidated
None
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School of Engineering and Technology
Ref
No
Programme
Code
Programme Title
Date confirmed
by Chairperson
of SEEC
Date ratified by Vice
Chancellor on
behalf of Academic
Board
New Programmes
17.
18.
ENBMCMN
Modular Masters in
Manufacturing- BMC
05/11/2013
07/11/2013
ENBMCEL
MSc in Electronics- BMC
05/11/2013
07/11/2013
28/10/2013
29/10/2013
Programmes reviewed / revalidated
19.
EIEEBMCS
BEng (Honours) in Electrical and
Electronic Engineering
School of Health and Social Work
Ref
No
Programme
Code
Programme Title
Date confirmed
by Chairperson
of SEEC
Date ratified by
Vice Chancellor on
behalf of Academic
Board
17/10/2013
04/11/2013
23/10/2013
25/10/2013
10/01/2014
10/01/2014
16/01/2014
24/01/2014
07/02/2014
25/02/2014
07/02/2014
25/02/2014
20/02/2014
24/02/2014
20/02/2014
24/02/2014
New Programmes
20.
HHCONMAL
(AQ4a)
21.
HSWMHR
BSc (Hons) Contemporary Nursing,
Additional Location at Sime Darby
College
MSc Mental Health Recovery and
Social Inclusion (New University
Lisbon, The University of Torino, The
Maria Gregorzewsaka Academy of
Special Education)
Programmes reviewed / revalidated
22.
23.
24.
25.
26.
27.
HHMSW
HHCBT
MSc/ PgDip Social Work: Step Up
to Social Work pathway
MSc/Postgraduate Diploma
Cognitive Behavioural Therapgy
HHDIETM
MSc Dietetics (Advanced Practice)
HHMPHYMSC/H
HMPHYNMSC
MSc Advanced Physiotherapy/ MSc
Advanced Physiotherapy
(Neuromusculoskeletal)
Medical Imaging and Radiation
Sciences
HSMIRS
HHPSM
MSc Paramedic Science and
PgCert/MSc Advanced Paramedic
Practice (Critical Care)
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School of Humanities
Ref
No
Programme
Code
Programme Title
Date confirmed
by Chairperson
of SEEC
Date ratified by Vice
Chancellor on
behalf of Academic
Board
04/02/2014
11/02/2014
Date confirmed
by Chairperson
of SEEC
Date ratified by Vice
Chancellor on
behalf of Academic
Board
Date confirmed
by Chairperson
of SEEC
Date ratified by Vice
Chancellor on
behalf of Academic
Board
17/01/2014
24/01/2014
Date confirmed
by Chairperson
of SEEC
Date ratified by Vice
Chancellor on
behalf of Academic
Board
New Programmes
28.
HUITMCS
BA Hons Mass Communications, INTI
Penang
Programmes reviewed / revali/dated
None
School of Law
Ref
No
Programme
Code
Programme Title
New Programmes
None
Programmes reviewed / revalidated
None
School of Life and Medical Science
Ref
No
Programme
Code
Programme Title
New Programmes
29.
LMVCPHS
BSc (Hons) Pharmaceutical Health
Science
Programmes reviewed / revalidated
None
School of Physics, Astronomy and Mathematics
Ref
No
Programme
Code
Programme Title
New Programmes
None
Programmes reviewed / revalidated
None
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SUMMARIES OF CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
(Numbered to correspond with list above)
Please see Appendix
Part 2 – Details of Withdrawal and Suspensions
(taken from 1 October 2013 – 28 February 2014)
Hertfordshire Business School
Ref
No
Programme
Code
Programme Title
Date confirmed
by Chairperson
of SAC
Date confirmed by
Chairperson of
ADC
Programmes/ Courses/ Courses Instances withdrawn1
1.
IDPS
2.
BSIITMB
3.
BSNICB
4.
BSWSLBA
5.
BSITAN
6.
BA (Hons) Professional Studies
07/11/2013
08/01/2014
17/10/2013
17/12/2013
05/12/2013
17/12/2013
05/12/2013
17/12/2013
BA (Hons) Accounting (INTI-Nilai)
06/01/2014
03/02/2014
BSITBN
BA (Hons) Business Administration
(INTI, Nilai)
06/01/2014
03/02/2014
7.
BSDISMS
MA Management Studies
06/01/2014
03/02/2014
8.
BSISB
06/01/2014
03/02/2014
9.
BSITAFSJ
06/01/2014
03/02/2014
10.
BSITBSJ
06/01/2014
03/02/2014
11.
BSITFN
BA (Hons) Finance, INTI, Nilai
06/01/2014
03/02/2014
12.
BSITFSJ
BA (Hons) Finance (Subang Jaya,
INTI)
06/01/2014
03/02/2014
13.
BSITMSB
BA (Hons) Marketing
06/01/2014
03/02/2014
14.
BSITMSJ
06/01/2014
03/02/2014
15.
BSTMAN,
BSEVMGT,
BSMK, BSBUS
14/02/2014
N/A
16.
BSJH
02/10/2013
04/11/2013
BSc (Hons) International
Information Technology
Management for Business
BA (Hons) Business Administration
at Intercollege, Nicosia
BA (Hons) Business Administration
(Supported Distance Learning) at
LBS and Sri Lanka
BA (Hons) Business Administration
(INTI, Sarawak)
BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance
(INTI)
BA (Hons) Business Adminsitration
(Subang Jaya, INTI)
BA (Hons) Marketing (Subang
Jaya, INTI)
BA (Hons) Tourism Management,
Event Management, Marketing,
Business
Award Titles BA Economics and
Finance & BSc Information
Systems and Marketing on
Business Joint Honours Prog
Programmes suspended
None.
1
Please see individual AQ5 forms for details about whether a programme, course or course instance has been
withdrawn.
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School of Computer Science
Ref
No
Programme
Code
Programme Title
Date confirmed
by Chair of SAC
Date confirmed by
Chairperson of
ADC
Programmes/ Courses/ Courses Instances withdrawn
17.
EICSIT- course
code:EICSITBSC
and
EICSITMENG
Modular BSc Honours in
Computer Science- Award Titles
being removed:
BSc Honours in Information
Technology (Web-based Systems)
– fulltime and sandwich
BSc Honours in Information
Technology (Entertainment
Systems) – fulltime and sandwich
BSc Honours in Information
Technology (Business Systems) –
fulltime and sandwich
MEng in Computer Science
(accelerated)
11/10/2013
21/10/2013
Programmes suspended
None.
School of Creative Arts
Ref
No
Programme
Code
Programme Title
Date confirmed
by Chair of SAC
Date confirmed by
Chairperson of
ADC
Programmes/ Courses/ Courses Instances withdrawn
18.
CCFMTV
BA (Hons) Film and Televisionaward titles, Film and TV
Documentary, Film & TV
Entertainment, Film& TV Fiction,
Film & TV
19.
CCANM
BA (Hons) Animation Programme
20.
IDFDCEPA
21.
TCPD
22.
IDFDCEDS
23.
TCIM
24.
CCINTE
25.
CCPDF
26.
CCCPD
FD in Creative Enterprise
(Performing Arts)
BA/BSc Hons Product Design and
Industrial Design
Foundation Degree in Creative
Enterprise: 3D Design
BA/BSc (Hons) Interacitve Media
and Screen Cultures
Preparing for Degree Study for
International Students, Art,
Design, Film, Music and Media
Continuing Professional
Framework: Creative IndustriesBHSAD
Continuing Professional
Development
17/10/2013
29/10/2013
17/10/2013
29/10/2013
17/10/2013
29/10/2013
17/10/2013
29/10/2013
17/10/2013
29/10/2013
23/10/2013
10/01/2014
18/12/2013
06/01/2014
18/12/2013
06/01/2014
21/01/2014
07/02/2014
Programmes suspended
27.
TCIMS
Diploma of Higher Education
Interactive Media Design (IDI)
18/12/2013
06/01/2014
28.
TPDS
BA (Hons) Product Design (IDI)
18/12/2013
06/01/2014
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School of Education
Ref
No
Programme
Code
Programme Title
Date confirmed
by Chair of SAC
Date confirmed by
Chairperson of
ADC
Programmes/ Courses/ Courses Instances withdrawn
29.
HEBAES
BA (Hons) Education Studies
17/12/2013
06/01/2014
30.
HES
Specialist Teacher Assistant
13/01/2014
27/01/2014
31.
HECPP
FdA Community Playwork Practice
and Extended Provision
19/12/2013
07/02/2014
32.
HEBEDU
BA (Hons) Education Studies
17/01/2014
07/02/2014
33.
HEPGCEP
PGCE and ProfGCE in Primary
Education (Course Instances
Only)
17/01/2014
27/01/2014
34.
HEV
PgC Education for Deaf Children
02/12/2013
17/12/2013
35.
HEO
Foundation Degree in Learning
Support
03/12/2013
17/12/2013
PGCE Primary (Course Instances
Only)
03/12/2013
06/01/2014
Programmes suspended
36.
HEPGCEP
School of Engineering and Technology
Ref
No
Programme
Code
Programme Title
Date confirmed
by Chair of SAC
Date confirmed by
Chairperson of
ADC
Programmes/ Courses/ Courses Instances withdrawn
None.
Programmes suspended
None.
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School of Health and Social Work
Ref
No
Programme
Code
Programme Title
Date confirmed
by Chair of SAC
Date confirmed by
Chairperson of
ADC
Programmes/ Courses/ Courses Instances withdrawn
37.
HHCPHMHV
38.
HHCSNM
39.
HHINMAL
40.
HHMSMHMSC
41.
HHMBS
42.
HHCBT
43.
HHMALN
44.
HHMW
45.
HHPAS
46.
HHSW
MSc Specialist Community Public
Health Nursing (Health Visiting)
MSc Specialist Community
Nursing
BSc International Nursing (INTGA
pathway)
MSc Social Interventions (Mental
Health)- course instances only
BSc (Hons) in Pre-Registration
Midwifery (Shortened)-course
instances only
MSc Cognitive Behavioural
Therapy- course instances only
Nursing Malaysia- Course
instances only
BSc (Hons) Pre-Registration
Midwifery - course instances only
BSc (Hons) Paramedic ScienceCourse Instances Only
BSc (Hons) Social Work- course
instances only
17/12/2013
06/01/2014
17/12/2013
06/01/2014
17/12/2013
06/01/2014
17/12/2013
06/01/2014
17/12/2013
06/01/2014
17/12/2013
06/01/2014
17/12/2013
06/01/2014
17/12/2013
06/01/2014
17/12/2013
06/01/2014
17/12/2013
06/01/2014
Programmes suspended
None.
School of Humanities
Ref
No
Programme
Code
Programme Title
Date confirmed
by Chair of SAC
Date confirmed by
Chairperson of
ADC
Programmes/ Courses/ Courses Instances withdrawn
47.
48.
HEHMS, Course
Code:
HEHMSAC
HEHMS, Course
Code:
HEHMSMC
Acting & Screen Performance and
Creative Writing (on the
Humanities Programme)
American Studies and Creative
Writing (on the Humanities
Programme)
22/10/2013
24/10/2013
22/10/2013
24/10/2013
Programmes suspended
None.
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School of Law
Ref
No
Programme
Code
Programme Title
Date confirmed
by Chair of SAC
Date confirmed by
Chairperson of
ADC
Date confirmed
by Chair of SAC
Date confirmed by
Chairperson of
ADC
Programmes/ Courses/ Courses Instances withdrawn
None.
Programmes suspended
None.
School of Life and Medical Science
Ref
No
Programme
Code
Programme Title
Programmes/ Courses/ Courses Instances withdrawn
49.
HHISTPHY
BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy - IST,
(Course Instance Only)
30/09/2013
01/11/2013
50.
HHNICNUT
BSc (Hons) Nutrition (Nicosia)
25/10/2013
29/10/2013
51,
HHNICSES
25/10/2013
29/10/2013
52.
HHNICST
25/10/2013
29/10/2013
BSc (Hons) Sports and Exercise
Science (Nicosia)
BSc (Hons) Sports Therapy
(Nicosia)
Programmes suspended
53.
HHMC
MSc Medicinal Chemistry
16/10/2013
21/10/2013
54.
HHPSYBMC
BSc (Hons) Psychology (Top-Up)
08/11/2013
27/11/2013
Physics, Astronomy and Mathematics
Ref
No
Programme
Code
Programme Title
Date confirmed
by Chair of SAC
Date confirmed by
Chairperson of
ADC
Programmes/ Courses/ Courses Instances withdrawn
None.
Programmes suspended
None.
Please contact Julia Ratcliffe, Senior Academic Services Officer (Academic Quality Assurance) for
individual summary reports (email: j.ratcliffe@herts.ac.uk / Ext 2649).
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ACADEMIC SERVICES
APPENDIX
SUMMARIES OF CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS 2013-14
(1 October – 28 February 2014)
Numbered to correspond with Part 1 of Academic Board Paper A
Please contact Julia Ratcliffe, Senior Academic Services Officer (Academic Quality Assurance) for
individual summary reports (email: j.ratcliffe@herts.ac.uk / Ext 2649).
Hertfordshire Business School
1.
BSWIST/
BSWSLBA
BA (Hons) Business Administration
(Supported Distance Learning) at IST
14/11/2013
15/11/2013
01/10/2013
06/11/2013
No summary document required as approved by School Panel.
2.
HBSUABMI
BA (Hons) Business Management and
Innovation
Summary of conclusions and outcomes
2.1
The panel agreed to recommend approval of the BA (Honours) Business Management and
Innovation programme at UCSA, from September 2013 for 6 years, subject to satisfactory
annual monitoring. Any significant changes will require approval in advance. Periodic review
will take place in the 2018/2019 academic year.
2.2
Approval is subject to the following listed conditions. A satisfactory response by UCSA to all
conditions of approval, accompanied by a completed form AQ4, must be lodged with the clerk
to the event (c.a.bruce@herts.ac.uk) by 14.06.13 (ready for the Conditions Meeting on
21.06.13). The response to conditions will have to be confirmed as satisfactory by the panel
before their recommendations can be ratified by the University’s Academic Board. Students
may not be registered on a University programme until approval is confirmed in writing by the
Vice-Chancellor.
Standard requirements:
2.3
Production of a Programme Specification and Definitive Module Documents (DMDs) that have
been approved by the HBS Associate Dean of School (Academic Quality Assurance) on behalf
of the School and which reflect the comments documented in appendices D and E and
elsewhere in this report. (4.1)
2.4
That both module and programme external examiners are to be appointed and replaced as
and when necessary. (9.1)
2.5
That all relevant legal arrangements relating to the programme are to be finalised, including the
Memorandum of Agreement. (9.2)
Conditions:
2.6
None.
Recommendations
The panel made the following recommendations:
2.7
That a mechanism is put into place to elicit employer feedback at the end of each year to
gauge the relevance of the programme. (4.2)
2.8
That the team considers the on-going staff development opportunities in Learning, Teaching
and Assessment, at UH and at Oaklands. (5.1)
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That the team reviews the strategies articulated at the event to be employed to foster team
cohesion and mutual understanding of the wider curriculum. (5.2)
2.10 That the team considers the best ways in which they may ensure that the Oaklands LRC is
available at suitable times for students on this programme. (7.3)
Recommendations are to be addressed within the next Annual Monitoring and Evaluation Report
(AMER) for the programme.
Commendations
The panel made the following commendations:
2.11 The quality of the narrative around the embedding of the University’s Graduate Attributes.
(6.1)
2.12 The quality of the Joint Venture values statement. (9.3)
3.
BSITFIM
(BSISJFIM/BSIK
LFIM)
MSc Finance and Investment
Management
17/10/2013
23/10/2013
Summary of conclusions and outcomes
2.1
The panel agreed to recommend approval of the MSc Finance and Investment Management at
INTI International Colleges Subang and Kuala Lumpur from January 2014 for 6 years, subject
to satisfactory annual monitoring. Any significant changes will require approval in advance.
Revalidation will take place in the 2018-2019 academic year.
2.2
If the commencement of the MSc Finance and Investment Management exceeds 6 months
from the approved start date January 2014 then INTI will need to confirm to the Hertfordshire
Business School that resources remain in place for effective programme delivery. If the
commencement of the MSc Finance and Investment Management exceeds 12 months from
the approved start date then the University reserves the power to call for a fresh validation
event to be undertaken at the expense of INTI.
2.3
Approval is subject to the following listed conditions. A satisfactory response by the
Hertfordshire Business School to all conditions of approval, accompanied by a completed form
AQ4, must be lodged with the clerk to the event (v.bennett@herts.ac.uk) by 15 July 2013. The
response to conditions will have to be confirmed as satisfactory by the panel before their
recommendations can be ratified by the University’s Academic Board. Students may not be
registered on a University programme until approval is confirmed in writing by the ViceChancellor.
Standard requirements:
2.4
That both the module and programme external examiners are in place by the start of the
programme.
2.5
Production of a Programme Specification and Definitive Module Documents, to include review
of module content, activity hours and contextualisation, that have been approved by the
Associate Dean of School (Academic Quality Assurance) on behalf of the School Academic
Committee.
2.6
That the Memorandum of Agreement in place is amended to reflect this development before it
starts.
Conditions:
There were no conditions.
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Recommendations
The panel made the following recommendations:
2.7
To strengthen mechanisms for maths and quantitative skills support (paragraph 8.2 refers).
2.8
To monitor duplication of content across the programme/modules (paragraph 5.5 refers).
2.9
To consider ways of maximising sharing of modules across full-time/part-time and intakes on
the programme (paragraph 4.2 refers).
2.10 To monitor the allocation of research supervisors and address any on-going staff development
needs in relation to postgraduate supervision (paragraph 5.2 refers).
2.11 To consider ways of strengthening communication to the student body of actions taken in
response to their feedback (paragraph 8.4 refers).
Recommendations will be addressed within the first Annual Monitoring and Evaluation Report
(AMER) for the programme.
Commendations
The panel made the following commendations:
2.12 The investment in the development of high quality campuses (paragraph 7.6 refers).
2.13 The engagement with employers and enrichment activities (paragraph 5.4 refers).
4.
BSITHRM
(BSISJHRM/BSI
KLHRM)
MA Human Resource Management
17/10/2013
23/10/2013
Summary of conclusions and outcomes
2.1
The panel agreed to recommend approval of the MA Human Resource Management at INTI
International Colleges Subang and Kuala Lumpur from April 2014 for 6 years, subject to
satisfactory annual monitoring. Any significant changes will require approval in advance.
Revalidation will take place in the 2018-2019 academic year.
2.2
If the commencement of the MA Human Resource Management exceeds 6 months from the
approved start date April 2014 then INTI will need to confirm to the Hertfordshire Business
School that resources remain in place for effective programme delivery. If the commencement
of the MA Human Resource Management exceeds 12 months from the approved start date
then the University reserves the power to call for a fresh validation event to be undertaken at
the expense of INTI.
2.3
Approval is subject to the following listed conditions. A satisfactory response by the
Hertfordshire Business School to all conditions of approval, accompanied by a completed form
AQ4, must be lodged with the clerk to the event (v.bennett@herts.ac.uk) by 15 July 2013. The
response to conditions will have to be confirmed as satisfactory by the panel before their
recommendations can be ratified by the University’s Academic Board. Students may not be
registered on a University programme until approval is confirmed in writing by the ViceChancellor.
Standard requirements:
2.4
That both the module and programme external examiners are in place by the start of the
programme.
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2.5
Production of a Programme Specification and Definitive Module Document that have been
approved by the Associate Dean of School (Academic Quality Assurance) on behalf of the
School Academic Committee to include the following: review of entry requirements to include
UHBS approval of INTI Equivalency Table, and consideration of non standard applicants with
work experience; Progression requirements; Module activity hours and contextualisation.
2.6
That the Memorandum of Agreement in place is amended to reflect this development before it
starts.
Conditions:
2.7
To clarify the programme structure in relation to part-time / full-time, delivery over 3 intakes and
sharing of optional modules (paragraph 4.2 refers).
2.8
To provide full CVs of identified teaching staff to demonstrate appropriate experience for
teaching and project supervision on the programme (paragraph 7.8 refers).
Recommendations
The panel made the following recommendations:
2.9
To review the number, uptake, delivery and appropriateness of optional modules (paragraph
4.3 refers).
2.10 To monitor the allocation of research supervisors and address any on-going staff development
needs in relation to postgraduate supervision (paragraph 5.2 refers).
2.11 To consider ways of strengthening communication to the student body of actions taken in
response to their feedback (paragraph 8.3 refers).
Recommendations will be addressed within the first Annual Monitoring and Evaluation Report
(AMER) for the programme.
Commendations
The panel made the following commendations:
2.12 Investment in the development of high quality campuses (paragraph 7.6 refers).
2.13 Engagement with employers and enrichment activities (paragraph 5.5 refers).
2.14 Enthusiastic teaching team who clearly articulate the active learning and teaching strategies
used (paragraph 5.10 refers).
5.
BSITPM
(BSISJPMM/BSI
PMPMM)
MSc Project Management
17/10/2013
23/10/2013
Summary of conclusions and outcomes
2.1
The panel agreed to recommend approval of the MSc Project Management at INTI
International Colleges Subang and Kuala Lumpur from April 2014 for 6 years, subject to
satisfactory annual monitoring. Any significant changes will require approval in advance.
Revalidation will take place in the 2018-2019 academic year.
2.2
If the commencement of the MSc Project Management exceeds 6 months from the approved
start date April 2014 then INTI will need to confirm to the Hertfordshire Business School that
resources remain in place for effective programme delivery. If the commencement of the MSc
Project Management exceeds 12 months from the approved start date then the University
reserves the power to call for a fresh validation event to be undertaken at the expense of INTI.
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PAPER A
Approval is subject to the following listed conditions. A satisfactory response by the
Hertfordshire Business School to all conditions of approval, accompanied by a completed form
AQ4, must be lodged with the clerk to the event (v.bennett@herts.ac.uk) by 15 July 2013. The
response to conditions will have to be confirmed as satisfactory by the panel before their
recommendations can be ratified by the University’s Academic Board. Students may not be
registered on a University programme until approval is confirmed in writing by the ViceChancellor.
Standard requirements:
2.4
That both the module and programme external examiners are in place by the start of the
programme.
2.5
Production of a Programme Specification and Definitive Module Documents, to include review
of module activity hours and contextualisation, that have been approved by the Associate Dean
of School (Academic Quality Assurance) on behalf of the School Academic Committee.
2.6
That the Memorandum of Agreement in place is amended to reflect this development before it
starts.
Conditions:
2.7
To clarify the programme structure in relation to part-time / full-time, delivery over three intakes
and sharing of optional modules (paragraph 4.2 refers).
Recommendations
The panel made the following recommendations:
2.8
To develop the programme team’s understanding of the Association of Project Management
“body of knowledge” and reflect this within the curriculum delivery (paragraph 4.6 refers).
2.9
To ensure that formative assessment is fully embedded across the programme (paragraph 5.6
refers).
2.10 To monitor the allocation of research supervisors and address any on-going staff development
needs in relation to postgraduate supervision (paragraph 5.3 refers).
2.11 To consider ways of strengthening communication to the student body of actions taken in
response to their feedback (paragraph 8.2 refers).
Recommendations will be addressed within the first Annual Monitoring and Evaluation Report
(AMER) for the programme.
Commendations
The panel made the following commendations:
2.12 Investment in the development of high quality campuses (paragraph 7.6 refers).
2.13 Engagement with employers and enrichment activities (paragraph 5.4 refers).
2.14 Commitment of staff in providing student support (paragraph 8.1 refers).
6.
BSITAF- Course
Codes:
BSIKLAF,
BSISJAF,
BSISBAF
BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance
28/10/2013
31/10/2013
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No summary document required as new delivery location.
7.
BSITFINCourse Code:
BSISJF, BSIKLF
BA (Hons) Finance
28/10/2013
29/10/2013
28/10/2013
29/10/2013
28/10/2013
29/10/2013
28/10/2013
29/10/2013
28/10/2013
29/10/2013
06/01/2014
07/01/2014
No summary document required as approved by School Panel.
8.
BSITACCourse code:
BSISJA,
BSIKLA,
BSISBA
BA (Hons) Accounting
No summary document required as approved by School Panel.
9.
BSITMKCourse Code:
BSISJM,
BSIKLMK
BA (Hons) Marketing
No summary document required as approved by School Panel.
10.
BSITBA- Course
code: BSISJB,
BSIKLBA,
BSISBB,
BSIPEBA
BA (Hons) Business Administration
No summary document required as approved by School Panel.
11.
BSITEMMCourse code:
BSISJEMM,
BSIKLEMM,
BSISBEMM
BA (Hons) Event Management and
Marketing
No summary document required as approved by School Panel.
12.
BSNCDOCPG,
BSNCOCMM,
BSNCMMPM
Postgraduate Certificate Delivering
Organisational Change, MSc Managing
Organisational Change, MSc Managing
Major Projects (CITI Limited)
Summary of conclusions and outcomes
2.1
The panel agreed to recommend approval of the PgCert Delivering Organisational Change, the
MSc Managing Organisational Change and the MSc Managing Major Projects programmes at
the University of Hertfordshire2 from September 2013 for 6 years, subject to satisfactory annual
monitoring. Any significant changes will require approval in advance. Periodic review will take
place in the 2018/2019 academic year.
2.2
Approval is subject to the following listed conditions. A satisfactory response by HBS to all
conditions of approval, accompanied by a completed form AQ4, must be lodged with the clerk
to the event (c.a.bruce@herts.ac.uk) by 09:00 on A DATE TO BE AGREED (ready for the
Conditions Meeting on A DATE TO BE AGREED). The response to conditions will have to be
confirmed as satisfactory by the panel before their recommendations can be ratified by the
University’s Academic Board. Students may not be registered on a University programme until
approval is confirmed in writing by the Vice-Chancellor.
2
This validation addressed delivery at UH only. Any additional delivery locations will require separate approval via the
established paper-based system.
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Standard requirements:
2.15 That both the module and programme external examiners are to be appointed and replaced as
and when necessary. (9.1)
2.16 Production of a Programme Specification and Definitive Module Documents (DMDs) that have
been approved by the Associate Dean of School (Academic Quality Assurance) on behalf of the
School and which reflect the comments documented in appendices D and E and elsewhere in this
report and which more accurately comply with the requirements of the Level 7 SEEC level
descriptors and the QAA General Business and Management Subject Benchmark. (4.1, 4.4)
2.17 That all relevant legal arrangements are to be finalised. (9.2)
Condition:
2.6
That a staff development plan for CITI staff is formulated. (7.1, 7.2)
Recommendation
2.7
That wording is produced (for inclusion within the Programme Handbook) to define the
relationship with employers. (5.1)
The recommendation is to be addressed within the next Annual Monitoring and Evaluation Report
(AMER) for the programme.
Commendations
2.8
The way in which the development meets the business-facing objectives of UH and HBS. (4.2)
2.9
The example of an innovative new relationship thorough an established partnership, in this
case between the NCPM and CITI. (9.3)
2.10 The use of peer learning and the buddy system. (5.2, 8.1)
School of Computer Science
13.
TCCSITW
Modular BSc Honours Computer
Science (On-line)
07/11/2013
29/11/2013
07/11/2013
29/11/2013
No summary document required as approved by School Panel.
14.
EIMASTW
MSc Modular Masters Programme in
Computer Science (Online/Tutored elearning) programme, the MSc
Computer Science award only
No summary document required as approved by School Panel.
School of Creative Arts
15.
CTFMTV
Film and Television Production
Programme
20/02/2014
25/02/2014
Summary of conclusions and outcomes
2.1
The panel agreed to recommend re-approval of the Film and Television Production
Programme at the University of Hertfordshire from September 2014 for 6 years, subject to
satisfactory annual monitoring. Any significant changes will require approval in advance.
Periodic review will take place in the 2019-2020 academic year.
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PAPER A
Approval is subject to the following listed conditions. A satisfactory response by the School of
Creative Arts to all conditions of approval, accompanied by a completed form AQ3, must be
lodged with the clerk to the event (L.Buckman@herts.ac.uk) by 4 February 2014 for the
conditions meeting to be held 19 February 2014. The response to conditions will have to be
confirmed as satisfactory by the panel before their recommendations can be ratified by the
University’s Academic Board. Students may not be registered on a University programme until
approval is confirmed in writing by the Vice-Chancellor.
Standard requirements:
2.3
That both the module and programme external examiner(s) currently appointed are replaced
as necessary.
2.4
Production of a Programme Specification and Definitive Module Documents (DMD’s),
including, i) differentiation of learning outcomes for each award, ii) the review of the module
learning outcomes in terms of levelness, iii) the reflection of additional activities in the DMDs
and iv) the reflection of typical assessment in Section 12b of the DMDs, that has been
approved by the Associate Dean (Academic Quality) on behalf of the School Academic
Committee.
Conditions:
2.5
To produce a list of DMD’s showing transitional arrangements.
2.6
To review the assessment overview, indicating group work and individual components per
module.
Recommendations
The panel made the following recommendations to the School:
2.7
To review staff development opportunities in the short and longer term to enhance the student
experience, particularly to address the poor results from the National Student Survey (NSS).
2.8
To develop, implement, and monitor the NSS action plan on an annual basis to ensure
improved Student experience and report annually in the AMER.
2.9
To work closely with the Information Hertfordshire Manager allocated to the School to ensure
availability of key learning resources, especially core reading list books to be made available in
the Learning Resources Centre on the College Lane Campus.
Recommendations will be addressed within the first Annual Monitoring and Evaluation Report
(AMER) for the programme.
Commendations
The panel made the following commendations:
2.10 The clear improvement of the dialogue between staff and students.
2.11 A cohesive and enthusiastic teaching team.
2.12 The clear plan for future investment for programme resources.
School of Education
16.
HENP (AQ4a)
FdA Early Years, Pen Green, new
location- Yew Lodge Hotel Conference
Centre, Kegworth
28/11/2013
29/11/2013
No summary document required as new delivery location.
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School of Engineering and Technology
17.
18.
ENBMCMN
Modular Masters in ManufacturingBMC
05/11/2013
07/11/2013
ENBMCEL
MSc in Electronics- BMC
05/11/2013
07/11/2013
Summary of conclusions and outcomes
2.1
The panel agreed to recommend approval of the MSc Embedded & Intelligent Systems, MSc
Data Communication & Networks and MSc Operations & Supply Chain Management at BMC
International College, Singapore from January 2014 for 6 years, subject to satisfactory annual
monitoring. Any significant changes will require approval in advance. Revalidation will take
place in the 2019-2020 academic year.
2.2
If the commencement of the MSc Embedded & Intelligent Systems, MSc Data Communication
& Networks and MSc Operations & Supply Chain Management exceeds 6 months from the
approved start date January 2014 then BMC will need to confirm to the School of Engineering
and Technology that resources remain in place for effective programme delivery. If the
commencement of the MSc Embedded & Intelligent Systems, MSc Data Communication &
Networks and MSc Operations & Supply Chain Management exceeds 12 months from the
approved start date then the University reserves the power to call for a fresh validation event to
be undertaken at the expense of BMC.
2.3
Approval is subject to the following listed conditions. A satisfactory response by the School of
Engineering and Technology to all conditions of approval, accompanied by a completed form
AQ4, must be lodged with the clerk to the event (L.Buckman@herts.ac.uk) 2013 for the
conditions meeting, date to be confirmed. The response to conditions will have to be confirmed
as satisfactory by the panel before their recommendations can be ratified by the University’s
Academic Board. Students may not be registered on a University programme until approval is
confirmed in writing by the Vice-Chancellor.
Standard requirements:
2.4
That both the module and programme external examiners are in place by the start of the
programme (paragraph 7.7 refers)
2.5
Production of a Programme Specifications and Definitive Module Documents that have been
approved by the Associate Dean of School (Academic Quality Assurance) on behalf of the
School Academic Committee (paragraph 4.3 refers).
2.6
Amendment to the existing Memorandum of Agreement.
Conditions:
2.7
Revisit the delivery model to ensure a satisfactory student educational experience, including
student induction at each entry point (paragraph 4.5 refers).
2.8
BMC and the School of Engineering and Technology to produce a plan of intended
engagement between the module teams at the two institutions in support of exchanging
learning and teaching materials and assessment materials (paragraph 5.4 refers).
2.9
Articulate specific comparable physical resources required in support of the modules at BMC,
with a time phased investment plan and associated budgets (paragraph 7.3 refers).
2.10 Review entry requirements in relation to the MSc Embedded & Intelligent Systems and MSc
Data Communications & Networks. To also articulate clearly the bridging arrangements
(paragraph 6.6 refers).
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Recommendations
The panel made the following recommendations:
2.11
BMC and the School of Engineering and Technology to review and agree appropriate
additional staff development needs for BMC staff delivering postgraduate modules with the
Learning and Teaching Institute at the University of Hertfordshire for BMC (paragraph 5.3
refers).
2.12
To establish an industrial advisory panel and possibilities for collaborative work
(paragraph 3.4 refers).
Recommendations will be addressed within the first Annual Monitoring and Evaluation Report
(AMER) for the programme.
Commendations
The panel made the following commendations:
2.13 The senior management team for their commitment to the MSc programmes and recognise the
effort that has been put in to recruiting the appropriate module teams to deliver at this level
(paragraph 7.5 refers).
2.14 The advancement of the academic resources by the management team to facilitate the
development of these new MSc Programmes (paragraph 9.2 refers).
19.
EIEEBMCS
BEng (Honours) in Electrical and
Electronic Engineering
28/10/2013
29/10/2013
Summary of conclusions and outcomes
2.1
The panel agreed to recommend re-approval of the BEng (Hons) in Electrical and Electronic
Engineering (Final Year, Level 6 only) at BMC International College, Singapore from
January 2014 for 6 years, subject to satisfactory annual monitoring. Any significant
changes will require approval in advance. Revalidation will take place in the 2019-2020
academic year.
If the commencement of the BEng (Hons) in Electrical and Electronic Engineering (Final
Year, Level 6 only) exceeds 6 months from the approved start date January 2014 then BMC
International College will need to confirm to the School of Engineering and Technology that
resources remain in place for effective programme delivery. If the commencement of the
BEng (Hons) in Electrical and Electronic Engineering (Final Year, Level 6 only) exceeds 12
months from the approved start date then the University reserves the power to call for a fresh
validation event to be undertaken at the expense of BMC International College.
2.2
Approval is subject to the following listed conditions. A satisfactory response by the School
to all conditions of approval, accompanied by a completed form AQ4, must be lodged with
the clerk to the event (L.Buckman@herts.ac.uk) by 10 May 2013 in time for the conditions
meeting on 17 May 2013. The response to conditions will have to be confirmed as
satisfactory by the panel before their recommendations can be ratified by the University’s
Academic Board. Students may not be registered on a University programme until approval
is confirmed in writing by the Vice-Chancellor.
Standard requirements:
2.3
That both the module and programme external examiner(s) currently appointed are replaced
as necessary (paragraph 5.4 refers).
2.4
Production of a Programme Specification and Definitive Module Document that have been
approved by the Associate Dean of School (Academic Quality Assurance) on behalf of the
School Academic Committee (paragraph 3.2 refers).
2.5
Amendments to the existing Memorandum of Agreement (paragraph 1.3 refers).
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Conditions:
2.6
Update the student handbook in line with current UPRs and guidelines and specific guidance
offered to students at BMC (paragraph 2.12 refers).
Recommendations
The panel made the following recommendations:
2.7
Formal election of a student representative to input into the Programme Management
Committee (paragraph 8.3 refers).
2.8
Investigation of additional facilities, particularly small scale investment that will convert an
oscilloscope into a spectrum analyser to facilitate additional experiential learning (paragraph
7.6 refers).
2.9
To review staff development initiatives to incorporate a teaching and learning perspective
similar to those deployed at the University of Hertfordshire (paragraph 5.2 & 7.8 refers).
Recommendations will be addressed within the first Annual Monitoring and Evaluation Report
(AMER) for the programme.
Commendations
The panel made the following commendations:
2.10
The move forward in terms of expansion and development of physical resources and the
environment; Senior Management and their vision since the initial validation of the
programme (paragraph 9.1 refers).
2.12
The investment of time, energy and resources in supporting the students’ educational
experience (paragraph 5.3 refers).
School of Health and Social Work
20.
HHCONMAL
(AQ4a)
BSc (Hons) Contemporary Nursing,
Additional Location at Sime Darby
College
17/10/2013
04/11/2013
23/10/2013
25/10/2013
No summary document required as new delivery location.
21.
HSWMHR
MSc Mental Health Recovery and
Social Inclusion (New University
Lisbon, The University of Torino, The
Maria Gregorzewsaka Academy of
Special Education)
Summary of conclusions and outcomes
2.1
The panel agreed to recommend approval of MSc Mental Health Recovery and Social
Inclusion from November 2013 for 6 years, subject to satisfactory annual monitoring.
Any significant change will require approval in advance. Periodic review will take place in the
2018-2019 academic year.
2.2
Approval is subject to the following listed conditions. A satisfactory response by the School of
Health and Social Work to all conditions of approval, accompanied by a completed form AQ4
must be lodged with the clerk to the event (l.mellor@herts.ac.uk) by 11 October 2013 with a
conditions meeting to be held at 12.30am on the 17th October 2013. The response to
conditions will have to be confirmed as satisfactory by the panel before their recommendations
can be ratified by the University’s Academic Board. Students may not be registered on a
University programme until approval is confirmed in writing by the Vice-Chancellor.
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Standard requirements:
2.3
That both the module and programme external examiners are in place by the start of the
programme.
2.4
Production of a Programme Specification and Definitive Module Documents that have been
approved by the Associate Dean of School (Academic Quality Assurance) on behalf of the
School Academic Committee paying particular attention to the discussions and written
comments provided by the panel and in particular the need to attend to:
i)
ii)
2.5
Programme and Module learning outcomes (section 4.3 refers);
Entry requirements (section 7.2 refers).
That an Academic Support Agreement is signed by all parties (section 8.5 refers).
Conditions:
2.6
To clarify the mechanisms in place for monitoring student participation and how this links into
the assessment process (section 6.3 refers).
Recommendations
2.7
To explore ways of strengthening and facilitating the recruitment of service users and carers
(sections 7.3 and 8.2 refers).
2.8
To consider strategies for the development of service user led participatory research (section
5.1 refers).
Commendations
The panel made the following commendations:
2.9
The impressive international consultations through the National Advisory Groups (section 1.4
refers).
2.10 The timely and innovative course, which benefits from international perspectives pulling
together an expert multi-disciplinary team (section 5.4 refers).
2.11 The excellent examples of our UH Graduate attributes “in action” (section 3.4 refers).
2.12 The enthusiasm of the programme development team at the event (section 4.1 refers).
22.
HHMSW
MSc/ PgDip Social Work: Step Up
to Social Work pathway
10/01/2014
10/01/2014
Summary of conclusions and outcomes
2.1
The panel agreed to recommend approval of MSc/PgDip Social Work (Step Up to Social
Work pathway) from January 2014 for 6 years, subject to satisfactory annual monitoring.
Any significant change will require approval in advance. Periodic review will take place in the
2018-2019 academic year.
2.2
Approval is subject to the following listed conditions. A satisfactory response by the School to
all conditions of approval, accompanied by a completed form AQ3 must be lodged with the
clerk to the event (l.mellor@herts.ac.uk ) by 21 October 2013 with a conditions meeting to be
held at 9.00am on the 1 November 2013. The response to conditions will have to be confirmed
as satisfactory by the panel before their recommendations can be ratified by the University’s
Academic Board. Students may not be registered on a University programme until approval is
confirmed in writing by the Vice-Chancellor.
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Standard requirements:
2.3
That both the module and programme external examiners currently appointed to the
programme are replaced as necessary.
2.4
Production of a Programme Specification, Definitive Module Documents, Programme
Handbook and Placement Handbook that have been approved by the Associate Dean of
School (Academic Quality Assurance) on behalf of the School Academic Committee paying
particular attention to the discussions and written comments provided by the panel and
specifically the need to:
i)
ii)
iii)
iv)
v)
Make explicit in the Programme Specification, the rationale, programme learning
outcomes, admission requirements, programme specific assessment regulations
including practice progression requirements and exit awards specific to the Step Up
to Social Work pathway (sections 4.2, 5.4,7.4, 7.5, 7.6, 7.7 and 7.8 refer);
Review all DMD aims and include in the relevant DMDs the skills based/practice
hours to be undertaken (sections 4.3 and 5.3 refer);
Make explicit in the Programme Handbook when and how
School/Programme/Agency policies should be applied and the roles of programme
staff such as the Learning Mentor and Practice Educator (section 4.4 refers);
Ensure within the Programme Handbook that regulations and policies cited are
current and that errors of fact are corrected (section 4.5);
Make explicit in the Placement Handbook and Placement Portfolio expectations of
students in the process of assessment (section 5.2 refers).
Conditions:
2.5
To provide confirmation that any conditions made by the Health and Care Professions Council
have been met (section 4.1 refers).
2.6
To establish a premises and services agreement (or equivalent) between UH and Birkbeck,
paying particular attention to printing facilities and IT and internet access (section 8.9 refers).
2.7
To produce a robust practice assessment strategy paying particular attention to:
i)
ii)
iii)
2.8
The pass/fail criteria to be used for the assessment of the domains in the
Professional Capabilities Framework (PCF) and capability in placement (section 5.2
refers) and the specific practice progression requirements;
The content of the 30 skills development days and how they will be managed and
monitored (section 5.5 refers);
How inter-practice assessor reliability will be managed (section 8.5 refers).
To review and document how UH and the WLA will market/publicise the Step Up to Social
Work pathway (section 7.3 refers).
Recommendations
2.9
To review the effectiveness of the processes in place to engage service users in curriculum
design, implementation and evaluation and how this will be developed further within the
programme (section 8.10 refers).
2.10 To consider developing shared modules with the other MSc pathway during the review process
next year (section 5.1 refers).
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Commendations
The panel made the following commendations:
2.11
Excellent support provided to students in practice by the Practice Educator, Learning Mentor
and University staff (section 9.2 refers).
2.12
Receptiveness to student feedback (section 8.7 refers).
2.13
Students on graduation are fit for purpose and practice which is a testament to a quality
provision (section 9.2 refers).
2.14
The enthusiasm and commitment of the placement providers and the students (section 9.2 refers).
23.
MSc/Postgraduate Diploma
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
HHCBT
16/01/2014
24/01/2014
Summary of conclusions and outcomes
2.1
The panel agreed to recommend approval of MSc/PgDip Cognitive Behavioural Therapy from
February 20143 for 6 years, subject to satisfactory annual monitoring. Any significant
change will require approval in advance. Periodic review will take place in the 20182019 academic year.
2.2
Approval is subject to the following listed conditions. A satisfactory response by the School to
all conditions of approval, accompanied by a completed form AQ3 must be lodged with the
clerk to the event (l.mellor@herts.ac.uk) by 8 January 2014 with a conditions meeting to be
held at 10.00am on the 14 January 2014. The response to conditions will have to be confirmed
as satisfactory by the panel before their recommendations can be ratified by the University’s
Academic Board. Students may not be registered on a University programme until approval is
confirmed in writing by the Vice-Chancellor.
Standard requirements:
2.3
That both the module and programme external examiners currently appointed to the
programme are replaced as necessary.
2.4
Production of a Programme Specification, Definitive Module Documents and a Programme
Handbook that have been approved by the Associate Dean of School (Academic Quality
Assurance) on behalf of the School Academic Committee paying particular attention to the
discussions and written comments provided by the panel and specifically the need to review:
i)
ii)
iii)
iv)
Attendance requirements (section 5.5 refers);
Progression regulations (section 5.5 refers);
Entry requirements (section 6.7 refers);
Practice requirements (section 6.7 refers).
3
Although the panel gave approval at the event for a February 2014 intake the panel also strongly advised that
the team defer the next intake until September 2014 in order to fully consider all the conditions of approval and
ensure they could be met. Subsequent to the event the School decided to defer the February 2014 intake and
confirmed that they would recruit for a September 2014 start.
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Conditions:
2.5
To produce a paper outlining how the programme will meet the University’s requirements in
relation to student engagement, student representation and quality monitoring processes
(section 10.1 refers).
2.6
To provide a mapping of module contact hours against the proposed delivery pattern (section
5.4 refers).
2.7
To obtain approval from the Director of Academic Quality Assurance for the 15 credit
supervision modules to be delivered over three semesters (section 5.3 refers).
Recommendations
2.8
To explore strategies for assuring the students induction and integration within the University
postgraduate provision (section 9.1 refers).
2.9
To critically review the management, organisation and quality monitoring of workbased
learning (sections 6.7 refers).
Commendations
The panel made the following commendations:
2.10 The adherence to professional benchmarks as evidenced by the level 2 British Association of
Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP) accreditation (section 5.1 refers).
2.11 The integration BABCP key cognitive behavioural therapy knowledge, skills and attributes
(KSA) in the programme (section 6.6 refers).
2.12 Response to an evolving market demand in the development of psychological therapies in
health and social care (section 1.6 refers).
2.13 The high quality of the teaching and the integration of University based clinical supervision
within the programme (section 6.1 refers).
24.
25.
26.
27.
HHDIETM
MSc Dietetics (Advanced Practice)
HHMPHYMSC/H
HMPHYNMSC
MSc Advanced Physiotherapy/ MSc
Advanced Physiotherapy
(Neuromusculoskeletal)
HSMIRS
Medical Imaging and Radiation
Sciences
HHPSM
MSc Paramedic Science and
PgCert/MSc Advanced Paramedic
Practice (Critical Care)
07/02/2014
25/02/2014
07/02/2014
25/02/2014
20/02/2014
24/02/2014
20/02/2014
24/02/2014
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Summary of conclusions and outcomes
2.1
The panel agreed to recommend approval of MSc Advanced Physiotherapy, MSc
Advanced Physiotherapy (Neuromusculoskeletal), MSc Medical Imaging and Radiation
Sciences, MSc Paramedic Science, MSc Advanced Paramedic Practice (Critical Care), MSc
Dietetics (Advanced Practice) from September 2014 for 6 years, subject to satisfactory
annual monitoring. Any significant change will require approval in advance. Periodic review
will take place in the 2019-2020 academic year.
2.2
Approval is subject to the following listed conditions. A satisfactory response by the School to
all conditions of approval, accompanied by a completed form AQ3 must be lodged with the
clerk to the event (l.mellor@herts.ac.uk) by 25 November 2013 with a conditions meeting to be
held at 11.00am on 9 December 2013. The response to conditions will have to be confirmed
as satisfactory by the panel before their recommendations can be ratified by the University’s
Academic Board. Students may not be registered on a University programme until approval is
confirmed in writing by the Vice-Chancellor.
Standard requirements:
2.3
That both the module and programme external examiners currently appointed to the
programme are replaced as necessary.
2.4
Production of a Programme Specification and Definitive Module Documents that have been
approved by the Associate Dean of School (Academic Quality Assurance) on behalf of the
School Academic Committee paying particular attention to the discussions and written
comments provided by the panel and specifically the need to review:
i. entry requirements (sections 7.1 and 7.2 refers);
ii. programme structure for full-time and/or international students (sections 7.1 and 7.3
refer);
iii. programme learning outcomes (section 4.1 refers).
Conditions
2.5
To produce a paper to demonstrate the scope of flexibility within the programmes and the interrelationship with accredited short course provision (sections 4.3, 5.2, 5.4 and 5.5 refer).
2.6
To outline the transitional arrangements for failing students (section 10.3 refers).
2.7
To review the title and the content of the ‘Obesity and Weight Management’ module (section
5.7 refers).
Recommendations
2.8
To strengthen opportunities for broadening inter-professional provision across the School
(section 5.6 refers).
2.9
To establish placement agreements where applicable (section 8.7 refers).
2.10 To review the process for monitoring the quality of placements and practice supervision of
work based learning modules (sections 6.4 and 6.5 refer).
2.11 To consider developing a common template for module guides for this Post Graduate
Framework (section 4.2 refers).
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Commendations
The panel made the following commendations:
2.12 The high quality of the overall programme management and support for students (sections
9.1 and 10.1 refer).
2.13 The physical resources for the Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences programme (section
8.5 refers).
2.14 The comprehensive nature of the review (section 1.5 refers).
2.15 The commitment and expertise of the staff team (section 10.1 refers).
School of Humanities
28.
HUITMCS*
BA Hons Mass Communications, INTI
Penang
04/02/2014
11/02/2014
*code amended to HUIPEMCS since AQ4 was completed and approved.
Summary of conclusions and outcomes
2.1
The panel agreed to recommend approval of the BA (Hons) Mass Communications at INTI
International College Penang from April 2014 for 6 years, subject to satisfactory annual
monitoring. Any significant changes will require approval in advance. Revalidation will take
place in the 2018/2019 academic year.
2.2
If the commencement of the BA (Hons) Mass Communications exceeds 6 months from the
approved start date April 2014 then INTI International College Penang will need to confirm to
the School of Humanities that resources remain in place for effective programme delivery. If
the commencement of the BA (Hons) Mass Communications exceeds 12 months from the
approved start date then the University reserves the power to call for a fresh validation event to
be undertaken at the expense of INTI International College Penang.
2.3
Approval is subject to the following listed conditions. A satisfactory response by the School of
Humanities to all conditions of approval, accompanied by a completed form AQ4, must be
lodged with the clerk to the event (v.bennett@herts.ac.uk) by noon on Friday 17 th January. The
response to conditions will have to be confirmed as satisfactory by the panel before their
recommendations can be ratified by the University’s Academic Board. Students may not be
registered on a University programme until approval is confirmed in writing by the ViceChancellor.
Standard requirements:
2.4
That both the module and programme external examiners are in place by the start of the
programme.
2.5
Production of a Programme Handbook, Programme Specification and Definitive Module
Document that have been approved by the Associate Dean (Academic Quality) on behalf of the
School Academic Committee to include a review of the practical skills learning outcomes in
section C of the Programme Specification and ii the progression criteria from level 4 to level 5
and from level 5 to level 6 in the Programme Specification
2.6
The MoA is amended to reflect the development.
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Conditions:
2.7
To produce a table that details the sequencing of modules through the academic year for each
cycle, to include details of relevant module leaders and module teaching teams and
assignment submission dates (paragraphs 5.3 and 9.1 refers).
2.8
To produce a statement that clarifies exact arrangements for advanced standing onto the
programme together with clear admissions criteria. This should include the elements required
by UPRs (AS11 2.2) on APL and APCL (paragraph 6.1 refers).
2.9
To produce a statement that clarifies the nature and frequency of “enrichment visits” and their
relationship with summative assessment (paragraph 5.1 refers).
Recommendations
The panel made the following recommendations:
2.10 Link Tutor, Director of Studies of UH Programmes at INTI and Head of Programme to develop a
specific plan/framework for support of the programme through its first year (paragraph 9.2 refers).
Recommendations will be addressed within the first Annual Monitoring and Evaluation Report
(AMER) for the programme.
Commendations
The panel made the following commendations:
2.11 The innovative and student centred nature of the PASS Programme (paragraph 8.3 refers).
2.12 Developing a programme that is responsive to the needs of a growing industry (paragraph 3.1 refers).
2.13 The high quality of the bespoke facilities under construction (paragraph 7.3 refers).
School of Life and Medical Science
29.
LMVCPHS
BSc (Hons) Pharmaceutical Health
Science
17/01/2014
24/01/2014
Summary of conclusions and outcomes
2.1
The panel agreed to recommend validation of the BSc (Hons) Pharmaceutical Health Sciences
at Vision College from March 2014 for 6 years, subject to final ADC approval of Vision College
as a partner organisation and then on going satisfactory annual monitoring. Any significant
changes will require approval in advance. Revalidation will take place in the 2018-2019
academic year.
2.3
If the commencement of the BSc (Hons) Pharmaceutical Health Sciences exceeds 6 months
from the approved start date March 2014 then Vision College will need to confirm to the
School of Life and Medical Sciences that resources remain in place for effective programme
delivery. If the commencement of the BSc (Hons) Pharmaceutical Health Sciences exceeds 12
months from the approved start date then the University reserves the power to call for a fresh
validation event to be undertaken at the expense of Vision College.
2.4
Approval is subject to the following listed conditions. A satisfactory response by the School of
Life and Medical Sciences to all conditions of approval, accompanied by a completed form
AQ4, must be lodged with the clerk to the event L.Buckman@herts.ac.uk by 13 September
2013 in time for the conditions meeting on 26 September 2013. The response to conditions will
have to be confirmed as satisfactory by the panel before their recommendations can be ratified
by the University’s Academic Board. Students may not be registered on a University
programme until approval is confirmed in writing by the Vice-Chancellor.
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Standard requirements:
2.5
That both the module and programme external examiners are in place by the start of the
programme.
2.6
Production of a Programme Specification and Definitive Module Documents (DMD’s) that have
been approved by the Associate Dean of School (Academic Quality Assurance) on behalf of
the School Academic Committee, making explicit in the content section (Section 11) of the
DMD’s coverage of Toxicology, Biopharmaceuticals (including vaccines), Environmental
issues (e.g. Industrial Pollution), and the specific physical/ laboratory skills to be developed
such as those associated with routine laboratory procedures.
2.7
Memorandum of Agreement to be produced and signed by University of Hertfordshire (UH) and
Vision College.
Conditions:
2.8
To recruit an appropriately qualified full time laboratory technical manager to ensure a safe
learning environment is provided in both wet and dry laboratories.
2.9
To develop a plan of action to illustrate how laboratory capacity and equipment will be
increased to support the planned cohorts of students.
2.10 To develop a policy that makes explicit the procedure and strategies that are in place to
support the admission of applicants with disabilities, and the on-going education of such
students.
2.11 To provide a training plan with identified timescales that makes explicit how the programme
team at Vision College will be prepared for the start of the programme and their specific roles
and responsibilities.
2.12 To develop a tool to assess the conduciveness of the practice placement environments to
learning, making explicit how the process of audit will be managed and recorded.
Recommendations
The panel made the following recommendations:
2.13 To evaluate the effectiveness of the Student Representative System that is to be
operationalised, paying particular attention to how students are prepared for and supported in
this role.
2.13 To consider providing staff development support to the Vision College Programme team
through CPAD and the Learning and Teaching Institute (LTI) at UH.
Recommendations will be addressed within the first Annual Monitoring and Evaluation Report
(AMER) for the programme.
Commendations
The panel made the following commendations:
2.14 The enthusiasm of the staff for the programme and its development and their engagement with
industrial partners.
2.15 The quality of the collaborative work between Vision College and UH on the programme, and
particularly the engagement of the Vision College Programme Team with the panel during the
validation event.
2.16 The planning, organisation and content of the Friday Staff Development workshops.
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