Master's level benchmark statements

Please also see the benchmark statements for qualifying awards for professions in Scotland

Subject benchmark statements are currently available in the following subjects:

Master's degree characteristics - PDF
This paper has been developed by QAA in response to a number of requests from practitioners in higher education. In developing it we have worked closely with an external advisory group and taken into account discussions held at two sector-wide events and comments received as part of a formal consultation in 2009. The new reference point is for advice and guidance purposes only; it does not form part of the Academic Infrastructure.

Report on the round table discussion meeting, UK master's: 2010 and beyond
This report provides an overview of opinions expressed at an event held on 20 December, which provided an opportunity for participants to share and explore perceptions, experiences and concerns surrounding the delivery of UK master’s and the wider context for UK higher education in Europe. HTML | PDF version

Securing and maintaining academic standards: benchmarking M level programmes
A summary of discussions from the event held in February 2006, providing an overview of opinions surrounding the possibility of developing benchmarks for academic programmes at M level. - PDF version | HTML version

Master's degree characteristics (consulted on in 2009) - PDF