Quality assurance of work-based learning

Internal references

Academic Quality and Standards Handbook

You can find out more about the quality assurance of work-based learning provision in the Academic Quality and Standards Handbook.

Accreditation and Approvals Board (AAB)

This is the forum to approve and monitor accreditation proposals and to monitor university accreditation frameworks, where accreditation refers to the process by which the University recognises external provision in terms of university credit. It is a sub-committee of the Quality Enhancement Committee. More information on the committee's work can be found by following the links below:

  • Terms of Reference (please note that this link is to StaffSpace, our staff intranet, so is only accessible to current staff);
  • Membership (PDF); and
  • AAB committee papers (please note that this link is to StaffSpace, our staff intranet, so is only accessible to current staff).

Placement Learning Policy 2010

The Placement Learning Policy (PDF) is intended to provide the parameters within which placement learning will be planned, delivered and assessed. It sets out the responsibilities of the University, the student and the placement provider. The specific methods by which placements are organised will be determined by each faculty/school.

External references

Quality Assurance Agency (QAA)