Latest policies
View our academic policies and procedures and read the latest updates.
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Accreditations
We are pleased to have been received external approval and endorsement from a number of partners and organisations.
View our ACCREDITATIONs
Quality Assurance
The AECC University College quality framework outlines the policies and procedures in place through which we safeguard and maintain academic standards, and enhance the quality of the student learning experience. The effective implementation of these policies will enable us to demonstrate that we are achieving the outcomes expected of us, and continue to meet the ongoing conditions for Registration with the Office for Students, and the Expectations set out in the revised UK Quality Code.
Academic regulations policies and procedures
All academic regulations and policies specific to this institution are approved by our Academic Board. The key regulations, policies and procedures which affect students are available from the Latest Policies page; any new policies are added to that page as they are approved.
Students remaining on Bournemouth University awards will continue to follow separate regulations, policies and procedures. These are available internally to students through the
Virtual Learning Environment, and are available externally on request to the Assistant Register (Quality Assurance).
Assessment Boards
The University College operates our Assessment Boards in accordance with our Organisation and Conduct of Assessment Boards Policy and Procedure, available on request from the Assistant Registrar (Quality Assurance).
Our Assessment Regulations are available from the Latest Policies page.
Further information is available on request by e-mail to the Assistant Registrar (Quality Assurance).
How we work with external examiners
Our external examiners are appointed in line with our External Examining Policy and Procedures available from the Latest Policies page. Programmes leading to Bournemouth University awards continue to be overseen by external examiners nominated by this institution and approved by the University.
External examiners play a leading role in assuring the academic standards and quality of the courses we offer. External examiners offer advice and comment on:
- whether the academic standards for our courses are appropriately set and maintained in accordance with the Framework for Higher Education Qualifications, and relevant professional standards.
- how standards and student performance at the AECC University College compare with that on similar courses at other higher education institutions.
- whether our assessment process is fair and rigorous, and is conducted in accordance with our approved policies and procedures.
Each external examiner submits an annual report which we consider in detail; and we prepare a full response to address any recommendations made. We make external examiners’ reports and responses available in full to staff and students within the University College.
Further information is available from the Assistant Registrar (Quality Assurance).
Partnerships
The University College has policies and procedures in place that enable us to work with academic partners both in the UK and overseas to develop and deliver taught courses in collaboration, in a range of ways, including validation and franchising partnerships. Our policy for considering and approving academic partnerships, and courses delivered in partnership is available from the Latest Policies page. Our Placements policy will be available from the same page shortly.
If you are interested in working with the
University College please contact the Assistant Registrar (Quality Assurance).
Student agreement
AECC University College's Student Agreement contains the rules and regulations policies and procedures that will apply to students enrolled on higher education awards of this institution. It forms the basis of a contractual relationship between our students and us.
You can read the Student Agreement by following the link on our Latest Policies page.
Please contact the Academic Registrar if you are unable to access any of the links to documents or if there is anything in them that you are unsure about and want to discuss.
Student engagement
AECC University College is a unique, close knit community where staff and students work together to maintain a collegiate, open and safe environment for all aspects of learning and development. Finding out about, and understanding, the student viewpoint is essential for us to maintain and improve the learning experience. We therefore actively encourage student participation and engagement, through both formal and informal means. Our commitment is set out in:
- our Student Charter, which outlines what the University College will do to help students succeed on their course, and what we expect of students so that they can achieve their own goals. It provides the framework for the learning experience.
- our Student Engagement Policy (found on our latest policies page). This outlines the opportunities available to students to engage with and take part in quality assurance and enhancement activities including:
- student representation system and student membership of all key academic committees,
and the Board of Governors - feedback through surveys - all students have the opportunity to complete a Programmes Experience Survey annually, and we take part in the National Student Survey (NSS). The results of the surveys are discussed in the relevant committees and action plans are developed in response where required
- Student Experience Committee, that articulates the University College vision for student experience and drives a programme of student experience activity; promoting and facilitating a two-way channel of communication between students and staff on matters relating to the student experience and enhancement
- course monitoring, approval and review activities including student membership of
Panels - activities specific to particular courses.
- student representation system and student membership of all key academic committees,
Student complaints and academic appeals
Copies of our Student Complaints and Academic Appeals policies and procedures are available from the latest policies page.
The policies and procedures applying to continuing students enrolled on programmes at this institution which lead to awards of Bournemouth University are available on request.
Public Information Provision Policy Statement
Our Public Information Provision Policy Statement covers information about our academic courses, services, policies and regulations which is published in electronic or printed form. It sets out the principles underpinning our provision of information, and the ways in which we aim to ensure the information we provide about the institution and the learning environment is fit for purpose, accessible and trustworthy.
DOWNLOAD PUBLIC academic INFORMATION POLICY STATEMENT V. 2.3
Further information about these issues or any other queries about academic quality and standards at the AECC University College may be addressed by e-mail to the Assistant Registrar (Quality Assurance).
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