Subject Benchmark Statements describe the nature of study and the academic standards expected of graduates in specific subject areas. They show what graduates might reasonably be expected to know, do and understand at the end of their studies.
Subject Benchmark Statements are written by subject specialists and we facilitate this process. They are used as reference points in the design, delivery and review of academic programmes. They provide general guidance but are not intended to represent a national curriculum or to prescribe set approaches. Instead, they allow for flexibility and innovation.
Subject Benchmark Statements are available for bachelor's degrees with honours and master's degrees. To find a particular Subject Benchmark Statement, use our search below.
We gather feedback on draft Subject Benchmark Statements before publishing the final version. The Health Studies Statement is open for consultation until midday on Monday 18 December 2023.
We are inviting expressions of interest from academic communities to join Advisory Groups for Subject Benchmark Statements for Librarianship, and Physics. The deadline to submit an expression of interest is midday on Friday 8 December 2023.
We are currently in the process of updating Subject Benchmark Statements. 15 revised Statements were published in March 2022, 10 in March 2023 and a further 3 in September 2023. These are the first to incorporate consideration of how practice within disciplines addresses the wider social goals of equality, diversity and inclusivity; Education for Sustainable Development; requirements of disabled students; and enterprise and entrepreneurship.
We will review 11 Subject Benchmark Statements in 2023-24.
To see which Statements are available on our website, read this document.
Publication date: 29 Mar 2022
