Degree Scheme Reviews
We expect departments to undertake a review of their programmes at least every five years, according to a schedule agreed by University Learning, Teaching and Quality Committee. The purpose of a Degree Scheme Review (DSR) is not only to provide assurance that a programme is of an appropriate quality and standard and fit for purpose but also to consider its future development.
The DSR process includes a number of stages and we would advise Directors of Studies to initiate their DSR several months in advance of the final deadline. For full details see QA13.
The main stages of the process are:
- Drawing up of a Programme Evaluation Document (PED) based on a range of evidence. We provide a guidance document and template for the completion of the PED.
- Consideration of the PED by the Department's or School's Learning, Teaching and Quality Committee.
- DSR panel meeting. We provide guidance for panel members and a template for the minutes of meeting. The panel should include at least one student from the programme and a member external to the University (who is not the external examiner for the programme). Guidance for student panel members is provided.
- Consideration of the action plan by Department / School Learning, Teaching and Quality Committee. A template for action planning is provided.
- Consideration of the minutes of the panel meeting and approval of the action plan by the Faculty / School Learning, Teaching and Quality Committee. (Due to the unitary structure of the School of Management, the School also submits its DSRs for approval to Programmes and Partnerships Approval Committee).
University Learning, Teaching and Quality Committee provides insitutional oversight of Degree Scheme Reviews and receives a summary report on the process and key outcomes every year.
