Find guidance on approval processes and mechanisms the University uses to assure the quality of student education academic provision.
A number of our programmes have external accreditation.
In exceptional circumstances it may be necessary to make time-limited amendments to a programme of study for an individual student, subject to the approval of the relevant Pro Dean for Student Education.
There are some additional considerations for distance learning provision during both programme approval and ongoing review stages. These are described in this policy.
The dual career policy relates to students pursuing a career in elite/professional sport, who are in receipt of a sports scholarship, whilst simultaneously studying for their degree
Inclusiveness is one of the core University values. This framework explains how we will incorporate inclusiveness throughout our cultures, business and day-to-day organisational practice.
A joint honours programme is an interdisciplinary programme where students combine two different subjects in approximately equal proportions in line with the University definition of joint honours.
Schools have overall academic responsibility for all programmes they parent. For joint honours programmes, this includes responsibility for programme amendments, in liaison with co-teaching departments.
The 'Leeds Expectations' sets out the vision and expectations for Assessment and Feedback at the University of Leeds (LEAF). Acknowledging internal and external environments, both are consistent with Higher Education Academy’s (HEA) aims with respect to assessment and feedback, the University’s work on the Leeds Curriculum, Digital Learning, and aims for programme developments and student support.
Following the request of the Taught Student Education Board the Quality Assurance Team has revisited the definition of ‘major programme amendments’ to ensure that only those proposals presenting substantial changes to existing programmes are classified as such.
The standard format for module codes, particularly relating to M level modules, was defined by Learning and Teaching Board in 2005 and is explained in this document.
This document sets out the University’s position and guidance on the use and publication of Open Educational Resources within educational situations at the University.
Ordinances define the qualifications the University awards and the associated regulations. They form part of the University Constitution.
Titles of programmes on which students have already been accepted or are currently registered can only be changed if this is unavoidable. A change in programme title affects the validity of student visas for students outside the EEA.
Where a proposed programme title might be associated with the provision of another school, this consultation process should be followed.
Each school is required to select a single referencing style for use by all their taught students. Schools that have adopted the Harvard or Numeric referencing styles are required to use the standardised Leeds version.
Student Staff Partnership Forums (SSPFs) are an important formal channel of communication and provide the opportunity for students and staff to work in partnership on matters relating to student education.
The Teaching Enhancement Scheme provides a flexible framework in which staff involved in teaching can enhance their teaching quality.