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QA Handbook
Introduction
This Handbook describes the framework of procedures that Staffordshire University has established for the quality assurance and improvement of its educational provision. The procedures are designed to safeguard the quality of the student's learning experience at the University.
It is important to note that where appropriate this Handbook must be read in conjunction with the University's Quality Hanbooks for Collaborative Provision.
Section A - Design and Revision of Programmes
1. The Validation Process (PDF, file size: 72.35KB)
2. Procedure for Award Amendment (PDF, file size: 13.83KB)
3. Procedure for Award Withdrawal (PDF, file size: 12.39KB)
4. Quality Assurance for E-Learning and Distance/Distributed Learning (PDF, file size: 55.22KB)
Section A - Design and Revision of Modules
5. Approval of New Modules (PDF, file size: 25.68KB)
6. Amendment to an Existing Module (PDF, file size: 14.93KB)
7. Withdrawal of Modules (PDF, file size: 13.7KB)
8. Protocols for Cross Faculty Awards (PDF, file size: 80.93KB)
Section B - Award Management
1. Management of Modules (PDF, file size: 26.6KB)
2. Management of Taught Awards (PDF, file size: 25.1KB)
3. Appointment of External Examiners (PDF, file size: 80.09KB)
4. External Examiner' Reports (PDF, file size: 50.67KB)
Section C - Award Monitoring
1. Annual Monitoring (PDF, file size: 75.69KB)
2. Award/Subject Review (PDF, file size: 49.13KB)
3. Evaluation of Student Opinion (PDF, file size: 37.43KB)
4. Student Viewfinder Survey (PDF, file size: 14.16KB)
5. Professional and Statutory External Bodies (PDF, file size: 15.68KB)
Contact
Mary HulfordQuality Improvement Service
Staffordshire University
S033 Mellor Building
College Road
Stoke on Trent
ST4 2DE
t: +44 (0)1782 294964
e: M.Hulford@staffs.ac.uk












