The Quality Manual is a robust quality assurance framework which sets out the regulations, policies and procedures around teaching and learning at the University of Nottingham. It applies equally across the UK, China and Malaysia campuses and for all students and learners. The regulatory force associated with the content of the Quality Manual mean that Schools and students are required to comply.
Quality Manual overview and purpose
The University of Nottingham has a rigorous and robust quality assurance approach, working in partnership with students at all stages. This includes annual review of programmes, engagement with external examiners, Faculty quality assurance processes and periodic strategic reviews of departments/Schools. It is committed to the maintenance of academic standards of its awards and the continuous enhancement of the quality of student learning opportunities.
The Quality Manual sets out the framework that governs all teaching and learning at the University of Nottingham. It forms a central point of reference for all campuses (i.e. UNNC, UNM and UNUK); for staff, students. learners and apprentices. Where there are separate procedures or requirements for particular campuses or groups of students/learners, this is stated within the Quality Manual. It draws together a series of interlinked activities that support quality assurance for programmes, modules, short courses, micro-credentials, and the award of credit from the University of Nottingham. In this way we can enable compliance with all our regulators through a high-quality student experience and successful student outcomes.
Its purpose is to:
- Enable the effective and efficient monitoring of academic standards and the quality of the student experience in relation to internal priorities and external requirements (such as those stated in the QAA’s Quality Code and from accrediting professional, statutory and regulatory bodies);
- Ensure consistency and transparency, whilst enabling and acknowledging appropriately diverse discipline practices;
- Provide a mechanism for critical review and, in doing so, highlight and promote good practice across the institution.
It is the responsibility of all staff and students to be familiar with the Quality Manual and to ensure their compliance.
For more information please view the Governance section of the quality manual.
Each section of the Quality Manual is intended to be self-explanatory, however if you have any queries or comments then please contact
br-quality-manual-enquiries@nottingham.ac.uk. We also welcome suggestions for improvements to the Quality Manual.