Validation
Validation is the process by which new courses are fully approved by the University. This process enables the University to have confidence that for each course:
- academic standards have been secured;
- content and learning outcomes align with the national Framework for Higher Education Qualifications (FHEQ), relevant Subject Benchmark Statements and PSRB requirements as appropriate;
- an excellent student experience will be delivered.
Once given approval by Portfolio Approval Committee (PAC), courses will progress to validation. This involves a detailed scrutiny of the curriculum by a panel of independent internal and external members.
A Curriculum Manager will liaise with the course development lead to organise the validation event. More details of the process and timescales for validation can be found in the Validation Handbook 2024-25.
The following documentation should be prepared for the validation event:
- Validation Overview Document 2024-25 [DOCX 51.00KB]. Please refer to the Guidance for completing the Validation Overview form 2024-25 [DOCX 39.66KB].
- Validation Course Resources Form 2024-25 [DOCX 19.05KB]. Please refer to the Guidance for completing the Course Resources Form 2024-25 [DOCX 23.16KB].
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A New Module Proposal form must be completed for each new module in the course.
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Details of any existing modules to be part of the course. The Curriculum and Assessment Officer can provide this.
- Draft Course Handbook