Academic Quality Framework Chapter 17, Part D

Overview

1. ­­­­­­­­­­The Doctoral School (‘DS’) should ensure that students receive or have ready access to detailed information about all aspects of their courses including at least the following:
   1. Information about the DS, including staff and their roles
   2. Programme specification
   3. Details of the provision made for research training
   4. Timetable information (where relevant)
   5. Attendance and private study requirements and expectations
   6. Examination requirements including deadlines (where relevant)
   7. Criteria for assessment
   8. Arrangements for personal academic support
   9. Arrangements for monitoring progress
   10. Arrangements by which student feedback is obtained and considered
   11. Academic Support services
   12. Student Support and Development
   13. Academic misconduct, including plagiarism and duplication of work
   14. Procedures for mitigation of extenuating circumstances and arrangements for submission of medical and other such evidence
   15. Complaints and appeals procedures
   16. The name, position and institution of their External Examiner(s), to include a clear statement that under no circumstances should students contact External Examiners directly

Liaison with Student Representatives

2. The DS is responsible for ensuring appropriate and timely liaison and communication with student representatives and with the Student Union.

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