Revalidation

Revalidation provides an opportunity for all schools to review their portfolio of programmes to ensure they continue to be strategically and academically fit for purpose.

The portfolio review phase of revalidation will take place through the University's integrated planning process (IPP). It will undertake a holistic review and recalibration of your school’s education provision (UG, PGT and PGR) to ensure the institution's strategic priorities for education and recruitment can be considered in one process.

Once the outcomes of your school IPP discussions are known, you will progress through the standard programme approval process.

Key principles

The outcome of the Revalidation process allows us to confirm that:

The purpose and aims of the programmes remain relevant
The programme-level learning outcomes remain appropriate and protect the intended Award
There is a comprehensive, transparent, and accessible assessment strategy for all programmes under review that is designed to be as inclusive as possible to reflect the needs of a diverse student body
That module content and assessment are set at the appropriate FHEQ level and take into consideration the appropriate subject benchmark statements
That programme rules (including award, resit and repeat rules) are confirmed and continue to be aligned with University regulations
Where relevant, programmes meet the requirements of PSRB and are ready for accreditation
That the published programme information remains up-to-date and accurate, in line with our responsibilities under Consumer Protection Law