UK Quality Code, Advice and Guidance: Research Degrees
Publication date: 29 Nov 2018
This Theme relates to the specific context of, and particular requirements for, doctorates and research master's degrees. It provides advice for providers on the research environment and the supervisory process, which are distinct requirements of research degrees.
Publication date: 29 Nov 2018
The academic standards of courses meet the requirements of the relevant national qualifications framework.
The value of qualifications awarded to students at the point of qualification and over time is in line with sector-recognised standards.
Courses are well-designed, provide a high-quality academic experience for all students and enable a student’s achievement to be reliably assessed.
From admission through to completion, all students are provided with the support that they need to succeed in and benefit from higher education.
The provider ensures that students who are awarded qualifications have the opportunity to achieve standards beyond the threshold level that are reasonably comparable with those achieved in other UK providers.
The provider reviews its core practices for standards regularly and uses the outcomes to drive improvement and enhancement.
The provider designs and/or delivers high-quality courses.
Where the provider offers research degrees, it delivers these in appropriate and supportive research environments.
The provider supports all students to achieve successful academic and professional outcomes.