About Us

We manage all aspects of the University’s strategic collaborative partnerships that involve students studying for a UEA award.

We're also responsible for the academic standards and quality assurance of such collaborative provision and the management of the associated risk.

We ensure that the University can demonstrate responsibility for standards of all awards issued in its name. There are currently around 2,200 students studying on collaborative programmes. We provide advice and guidance to partners, potential partners and members of University staff on the following:

Strategy

Development of new partnerships (including management of agreements)
Regional partnerships
National partnerships
International partnerships
Articulation and progression arrangements
Joint and dual awards

Quality assurance and enhancement

Application of the Quality Assurance Agency Quality Code for Higher Education
Partnerships handbooks
Process reviews
Development of and revisions to regulatory frameworks
Pre-validation support
Feasibility of new course proposals
Advice on written submissions for review e.g. Ofsted, Health and Care Professions Council, Quality Assurance Agency

Published information

Student handbooks
Publicity protocols
Websites
Social media

Standards

Policies and procedures
Academic appeals and complaints
Professional misconduct and unsuitability
Approval and appointment of external examiners
Boards of examiners
Negotiation and liaison with professional bodies including: Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), Ofsted