Quality Manual

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. 


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Academic regulations

The regulatory framework for all undergraduate and postgraduate taught degree programmes

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Admissions

Recruitment and admissions procedures, including English Language requirements

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Programme and module design and approval

The design, development and approval of new and changes, closure or suspension of existing programmes and modules

 
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Assessment, awards and degree classification

The framework for assessment, marking and feedback

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Personal tutoring, student support and development

The framework for personal tutoring, student support and development

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Concerns, complaints and appeals

Our policies for student complaints and appeals

 
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Registration, attendance and study

How we govern registration, attendance and study; including Fitness to Practise procedures.

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Research degree programmes

Regulations and support for research degree programmes

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Student engagement and representation

Ensuring students are fully involved, represented and engaged in their learning experience. Includes information on the Student Staff Fora (and Learning Community Fora)

 
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Studies away from the University

Recognition of other learning, partnerships, placements and distance learning information

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Governance

Information about governance and oversight of Quality Manual, how to propose changes or cases outside of regulations; as well as information about PACERs, External Examiners, PSRBs and degree outcomes.

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Professional Work Based Learning

Our framework for University of Nottingham Online

 

For information about incoming Quality Manual policies, please consult the following:

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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.

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