1. the basics David Mossley Centre Manager

2.  The structure of UK Higher Education courses, modules and programmes: ◦ National Qualifications Framework ◦ Benchmark Statement ◦ Programme Specification  Linking teaching and research  Putting it together  Sharing ideas

3.  From the Quality Assurance Agency (QAA): ◦ The framework for higher education qualifications in England, Wales and Northern Ireland (FHEQ) (2 nd ed. Aug 2008) ◦ The framework for qualifications of higher education institutions in Scotland  “The frameworks for higher education qualifications describe the achievement represented by higher education qualifications. They apply to degrees, diplomas, certificates and other academic awards granted by a higher education provider with degree awarding powers.”  http://www.qaa.ac.uk http://www.qaa.ac.uk

4.  “Subject benchmark statements set out expectations about standards of degrees in a range of subject areas. They describe what gives a discipline its coherence and identity, and define what can be expected of a graduate in terms of the abilities and skills needed to develop understanding or competence in the subject.”

5.  Dr David Mossley ◦ Centre Manager ◦ Subject Centre for PRS Dept of Theology and RS University of Leeds LS2 9JT ◦ 0113 343 6745 ◦ david@prs.heacademy.ac.uk david@prs.heacademy.ac.uk ◦ http://prs.heacademy.ac.uk http://prs.heacademy.ac.uk