Quality assuring joint degrees 16 June 2014 David Gale, Assistant Director, QAA.

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Quality assuring joint degrees 16 June 2014 David Gale, Assistant Director, QAA

Jointly delivered programmes: a definition A programme delivered or provided jointly by two or more organisations, irrespective of the award (whether single, joint, dual/double or multiple). It refers to the education provided rather than the nature of the award

Dual or something else? Dual A combination of two distinct programmes leading to two qualifications (with different learning outcomes) awarded by two awarding bodies Concurrent Mainly a single programme of study delivered solely by one provider but leading to two qualifications from two awarding bodies

Some issues ‘Concurrent degrees’ Double counting in relation to Part A Transcripts Information Local regulations

Current issues in transnational education, 30 May 2014 Your main concerns in the management of these arrangements Guidance you feel is missing or not covered by B10 How your arrangements fit within the definitions Key characteristics of sound practice Form and format of any additional guidance

The issues Nomenclature/terminology/definitions Badging Double counting/use of credit Reviewers Partners

Characteristics of sound practice Proportionate and risk-based Joint oversight Agreements

Additional guidance Case studies/examples of good practice Diagrams Characteristics Links to country information Student dimensions

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