Degree Awarding Powers Matthew Cott Head of Degree Awarding Powers & University Title (interim) 2 June 2016.

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Degree Awarding Powers Matthew Cott Head of Degree Awarding Powers & University Title (interim) 2 June 2016

Track record Probationary, full and indefinite DAPs Single subject, Bachelor-only Role of Office for Students Vary or remove DAPs BIS to consult on new DAPs and UT process Detail on the nature of future DAPs scrutiny Questions for applicants about when to apply White Paper reforms

Criteria for T/FDAP Governance & academic management Academic standards & quality assurance Scholarship & pedagogical effectiveness of academic staff Environment supporting the delivery of HE programmes

Criteria for RDAP Academic staff Doctoral degree conferments (30 min.) National guidance Exercising TDAP responsibilities

The overarching requirement for degree awarding powers is that ‘an institution needs to be a self-critical, cohesive academic community with a proven commitment to quality assurance supported by effective quality and enhancement systems’ Guidance for Higher Education Providers: Criteria and Process for applying for Taught Degree Awarding Powers and Research Degree Awarding Powers, BIS, September 2015 Overarching requirement

Documentary evidence Meeting/event observations Meetings with applicant stakeholders Detailed scrutiny elements

Applying before ready to exercise the powers –Appreciating the ‘step up’ Applying when major changes are imminent, being implemented or which aren’t fully embedded –Governance and management structures –Research/scholarship insufficiently developed Self-analysis/reflection insufficient Where applicants fall down

Find out more Degree awarding powers in England: Handbook for applicants Guidance on scholarship and the pedagogical effectiveness of staff: Expectations for Foundation Degree-awarding powers and for taught degree-awarding powers Guidance on the taught degree-awarding powers process for further education colleges previously granted Foundation Degree-awarding powers

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