A Partnership Manager’s Perspective Maeve Paris, Computing & Engineering

Models of Collaboration Validated Franchised Articulation Outcentres Joint programmes Supported by the Collaborative Courses’ Unit

Scale of Collaborative Provision May 2015: 6242 students on validated programmes Top 3 campus enrolments: 720 (Newry), 684 (Strand Road), 588 (CAFRE) Faculty2014/15 enrolments Social Sciences2863 Life and Health Sciences1232 Computing and Engineering929 Ulster Business School692 Art, Design, Built Environment363 Arts163

Computing & Engineering courses Belfast Metropolitan College Access Diploma in Computing, Business and Multimedia FdEng Software Engineering FdSc Interactive Design FdSc Computing Infrastructure Southern Regional College FdSc Computing FdSc Interactive Multimedia FdSc Computing Infrastructure North West Regional College FdSc Software Development FdEng Mechanical Engineering FdEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering FdSc Information Technologies South West College Access Diploma in Computing FdSc Computing FdSc Business Information Technologies FdEng Engineering (Automotive Engineering) FdEng Engineering (Mechatronics) FdEng Engineering (Manufacturing) Northern Regional College FdSc Computing CertHE Engineering FdEng Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering FdEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering South Eastern Regional College FdSc Computing FdEng Mechatronic Engineering

Most likely evaluation/revalidation involvement Panel members for – Foundation Degrees Subject Networks – Access Diplomas New course proposal approved by Faculty, then University Existing course scheduled for revalidation approved by Faculty, then University

What’s a foundation degree? Integration of academic and work-based learning 240 credits – Typically 120 level 4 (max 40 level 3) – 120 (or 100) level 5 Full-time – 2 years Part-time – 3 years Part-time, fast track – 2 calendar years (40X3 semesters, X2 years)

What’s Work-Based Learning? FDs must include at least 40 credits of work- based learning Progression model: 2 + BRIDGING + 1 Bridging from 0 – 120 credits Progression table for equivalences aligned with UCAS tariff: – 280 – BBC – 55% level 5 modules

What’s a Subject Network? The same validated programme operates at 2+ partner institutions University’s preferred model Arrangements for management and oversight of network through network committee Aim: consistent student experience

What’s an Access Diploma? Modules at levels 2 and 3 At least 60 credit points at level 3 Access to HE: few formal qualifications and out of formal education for two years at course start date Progression table for equivalences aligned with UCAS tariff: – 280 – BBC – 65% Access

What about GCSE English and Maths? NICATS Maths – Equivalent to C at GCSE – Faculty accepts 70% as equivalent to B Level 2 Communication module All students are Associate Students of Ulster University

Questions for evaluation/ revalidation What NOT to ask… What to discuss further? – Entry requirements – Selection methods – Articulation route(s) – APEL procedures…

What’s the SPM doing at the revalidation? Speaking when spoken to! Preliminary comments on CA4 Confirmation of faculty recommendations on maximum cohort size Confirmation of articulation route to honours degree

Partnership Managers Arts Mr Jim Curran Art, Design and Built Environment Dr Michaela Keenan Computing and Engineering Mrs Maeve Paris Life and Health Sciences Mr Jerome Marley (Biomedical and Environmental Sciences) Life and Health Sciences Mrs Margaret Sowney (Sports, Nursing and Psychology) Social Sciences Dr Pauline Irving (Counselling ) Social Sciences Ms Susannah McCall (Access, Community Development, CPD, Education, Health and Social Care, Policing and Social Work) Ulster Business School Ms Carol Reid