Arden University Regulatory Framework
The University operates its programmes of study and awards its degrees, diplomas and certificates in accordance with its Regulatory Framework and Quality Assurance Documents. This framework ensures that students are treated fairly and equitably and that their awards will be recognised as equivalent to other UK university qualifications.
The Regulatory Framework contains information which is important to students, including assessment regulations, details of how awards will be classified and rules relating to student conduct.
The implementation of this Regulatory Framework is overseen by the Academic Board and its sub-committees.
Where students are studying programmes validated or franchised by a partner university, then the partner regulations will apply instead. Details of how to access these are available in the relevant student handbooks.
University Governance
The University is governed by its Board of Directors and its Academic Board. The Board of Directors has responsibility for managing the business, however all academic affairs, including the award of degrees, fall within the authority of the Academic Board. This body has overall responsibility for academic standards and the quality assurance and enhancement of student learning opportunities.
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Academic Board and its Subcommittees
Including the below:
- Academic Board
- Learning and Teaching Committee
- Quality and Standards Committee
- Research Committee
- Admissions Committee
- Awards Board
- Subject Board
- Course Committee
- Student Affairs Committee
- Committee of Enquiry
- Ethics Panel
- Staff Student Liaison Committee
Full regulatory framework available here
Programme Specifications
The content of every programme is defined and published in a Programme Specification.
Business & Management
- Diploma of HE - Business
- Diploma of HE - Business (Finance)
- Diploma of HE - Business (HRM)
- Diploma of HE - Business (Marketing)
- Diploma of HE - Business (Tourism)
- BA (Hons) Business
- BA (Hons) Business (Finance)
- BA (Hons) Business (HRM)
- BA (Hons) Business (Marketing)
- BA (Hons) Business (Tourism)
- Professional Certificate in Tourism Studies
- BA (Hons) Business and Computing
- BA (Hons) Business and Law
- MSc Engineering Management
- MSc Enterprise Architecture Management
- MSc IT Security Management
- MSc Strategic IT Management
- MSc Telecommunications Management
- MSc Project Management
- MBA (Master of Business Administration)
- MBA (Master of Business Administration) Top-Up
Computing & IT
- BSc (Hons) Computing
- BSc (Hons) Computing - Top Up
- BSc (Hons) Computing (Mobile Computing)
- BSc (Hons) Computing (Mobile Computing) - Top Up
- BSc (Hons) Computing (Information Management)
- BSc (Hons) Computing (Information Management) - Top Up
- Certificate in HE - Computing
- Diploma of HE - Computing
Criminology & Law
- LLB (Hons) QLD
- BA (Hons) Law & Psychology
- BA (Hons) Criminology & Law
- BA (Hons) Criminal Justice
- BA (Hons) Criminology & Sociology
- BA (Hons) Criminology & Psychology
Data Analytics
- PG Certificate in Data Analytics
- MBA (Data Analytics)
- MSc Data Analytics and Project Management
- MSc Data Analytics and IT Security Management
- MSc Data Analytics and Information Systems Management
- MSc Data Analytics and Finance
- MSc Data Analytics and Operations Management
- MSc Data Analytics and Enterprise Architecture
- MSc Data Analytics and HRM
- MSc Data Analytics and Marketing
Finance and HRM
- BA (Hons) Human Resource Management & Psychology
- MA Human Resource Management
- MBA (Finance)
- BSc Accounting & Finance
Graphic Design
Health and Social Care
- BA (Hons) Healthcare Management
- BA (Hons) Healthcare Management - Top Up
- Certificate of HE - Healthcare Management
- Diploma of HE - Healthcare Management
- BA (Hons) Social Science
Marketing
Psychology & Sociology
Quality Assurance Documents:
- QA 1 - Publicity and Marketing Material Production Procedures
- QA 2 - Procedure for the Production, Publication and Amendment of Student Handbooks
- QA 03 - Programme Specification Form
- QA 4 - Procedure for the Production Approval and Revision of Module Learning Material
- QA 6 - APL-APEL Policy and Procedures
- QA 7 - Student Learning Contract
- QA 9 - Student Monitoring and Report Procedure
- QA 11 - Internal Assessment Approval Form
- QA 12 - Examination Regulations
- QA 18 - Procedure for the Approval of Exam Venues
- QA 20 - Guidelines for Moderators
- QA 21 - Arden University's Policy on Internal Moderation
- QA 22 - Arden’s Sampling Basis for Moderation
- QA 23 - Unfair Practice in Assessment
- QA 24 - Academic Appeals Process
- QA 25 - Equality and Diversity Policy
- QA 36 - Annual and Monitoring Review Pro Forma
- QA 37 - External Examiner Handbook
- QA 38 - External Examiner Nomination Form
- QA 41 - Exceptional Mitigating Circumstances Affecting Student Assessment
- QA 42 - Academic Committee Structure
- QA 43 - Nomination and Appointment of External Examiners
- QA 44 External Examiner Annual Report Form
- QA 45 Agent Approval Procedures
- QA 45 FORM 1 - Agent Proposal Overview
- QA 45 FORM 2 - Agent Due Diligence Checklist
- QA 46 Study Centre Approval Procedures
- QA 48 - Student Complaints Procedure
- QA 49a Admission of Students who have a Criminal Conviction
- QA 49b Principles and Procedures for the Admission of Students who have a Criminal Conviction
- QA 50 Course Amendment Form
- QA 51 Course Closure Form
- QA 52 Internal Verification Policy
- QA 53 - Validation Planning Form
- QA 54 - Procedure for Minor Modifications to Existing Programmes
- QA 55 New Course Proposal
- QA 56 – Arden External Examiner Quarterly Report Form
- QA57a Arden Safeguarding and Prevent Policy Statement
- QA 57b - Appendix 4 Approval of External Speakers
- QA 60 Student Disciplinary Procedure
- QA 61 Student Code of Conduct
- QA 64 Student Health and Safety Policy
- QA 65 - Hosting Examinations for Arden University Form
- QA 66 - Withdrawals for Non Academic Reasons
- QA 67 Freedom of Speech Code of Practice
- QA 68 - Extension Policy
- QA 69 Academic Freedom Policy
- QA 70 Acceptable Use Policy
- QA GD 01 - Guidelines for Moderators
- QA GD 02 - Validation Handbook v8 - August 2017
- QA GD 03 - Announcement at Start of Examination
- QA GD 04 - Examination Candidates Attendance Register
- QA GD 05 - Examination Officer and Invigilator's Details
- QA GD 06 - Examination Invigilators Report
Learning and Teaching Committee Documents:
- LTC 01 - Dissertations Marking Guidelines
- LTC 02 - Written Feedback Policy
- LTC 03 - Word Count Policy
- LTC 04 - Procedure for the Production Approval & Revision of Module Learning Material
- LTC 05 - Internal Assessment Approval Form
- LTC GD 01 - Student Monitoring & Report Procedure
- LTC GD 02 - Tutor Recruitment Policy
- LTC GD 03 - Staff Development Policy
- LTC GD 04 - Tutor Guidance Notes
- LTC GD 05 - Arden University Learning Teaching & Assessment Strategy
- LTC GD 06 - Academic Staff Review Policy
- LTC GD 07 - Academic Staff Personal Development Review Form
- LTC GD 08 - Assessment Brief Template (Level 6)
- LTC GD 09 - Examination Script Front Sheet
Admissions Committee Documents:
- AD 01 - Admissions Audit
- AD 02 - Admission of Students
- AD 03a - Admission of Students who have a Criminal Conviction
- AD 03b - Priciples & Procedures for the Admission of Students who have a Criminal Conviction
- AD 04 - Template Articulation Agreement
- AD 04 FORM 1 - Articulation Agreement Summary Proposal Form