Policies from Quality and Academic Standards
Full list of policies produced by Quality and Academic Standards.
All policies from Quality and Academic Standards
Policy
This policy sets out the University’s position on the provision of academic-related reasonable adjustments for disabled students and clarifies responsibilities and procedures in this respect.
Code of conduct
Learn what types of activity would be considered as academic misconduct, how to prevent it, and what the procedures and penalties are if you are found to have committed this offence
Template
Template and guidance to be followed by staff when completing annual module quality enhancement reports.
Template
Template and guidance to be followed by staff when completing annual programme quality enhancement reports.
Template
Guidance to be followed when completing School learning and teaching enhancement reports, together with a downloadable template to complete the report.
Policy
This Policy provides a framework for Schools to manage approaches to assessment and feedback
Policy
This Code of Practice provides a framework for placement learning or study abroad to safeguard the interests of students, the University and external providers.
Code of practice
The Collaborative Code of Practice supports us in successfully developing and managing academic related partnerships
Factsheet
Download our Curriculum Design Principles, which underpin all our programme development.
Factsheet
The Dundee Module Baseline (DMB) supports excellence in online and blended delivery of teaching at the University of Dundee.
Form
When it is necessary for approval of new programmes or modules to occur rapidly, the following procedures may be adopted under 'Emergency Powers'. The downloadable Emergency Powers pro forma must be used.
Statement
The Student Placement Toolkit is relevant to the Equality Act 2010, the Public Sector Equality Duty and the protected characteristics as set out in the Act. The summary sets out the level of relevance and where the Toolkit takes account of equality issues and where gaps are identified.
Policy
This policy sets out the role, powers and responsibilities the University assigns to its external examiners for undergraduate and taught postgraduate programmes
Template
Financial planning spreadsheet to be used by staff for taught postgraduate programmes.
Policy
This guidance is to assist invigilators in their role in overseeing the conduct of examinations.
Policy
Guidance notes on mitigating and recurring circumstances for academic year 2023-24
Policy
A framework for students, academic staff, academic support staff, and proofreaders for acceptable practice regarding proofreading of written work by students for summative assessments including dissertations and doctoral theses.
Policy
Information about the conduct and operation of boards of examiners
Template
Guidance and template for staff to be used in relation to the Reflective Analysis.
Handbook
A handbook to download containing the processes and practices relating to the appointment, role, responsibilities, and report of external examiners.
Checklist
The aim of this checklist is to support reflection on the inclusiveness of the University’s programmes so that these take account of the protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010 . As such, it is intended to be used during Programme Approval and Programme Review.
Factsheet
This downloadable pdf shows how the University's policies and practices are mapped to the UK Quality Code.
Template
Module specification and supporting information template for staff.
Template
This form should be submitted by Schools wanting to propose new programmes.
Form
Download and complete the form and financial template for the new taught programme rationale and business case.
Template
Download and fill in the template for new non-credit bearing taught provision.
Policy
This policy documents the various modes of assessment at the University
Policy
This document outlines the policy and procedural guidelines for the delivery and conduct of remote online exams.
Policy
This policy applies to all staff with significant teaching roles and aims to encourage and support the improvement of teaching and personal staff development.
Policy
Taught programmes and their constituent modules are reviewed on an annual basis to ensure that forward planning is based on focused reflection and evaluation of data and relevant feedback, with a view to continuous enhancement of our taught provision.
Policy
This policy and guidance applies to all proposals for new taught undergraduate and postgraduate programmes and/or modules
Policy
Periodic Programme Review (PPR) is the periodic (normally every 6 years) appraisal of the quality and validity of taught provision leading to specified University of Dundee qualification
Policy
This policy and guide is for the use of recording lectures in physical classrooms and applies to all students and staff involved in teaching and learning.
Procedure
Procedure for postgraduate students to follow if they wish to appeal a decision.
Template
Download the postgraduate programme specification and supporting information template, in addition to the guidance that must be followed when completing this.
Policy
This policy provides the minimum standards expected of the periodic review process for postgraduate research, whilst the policy guidance describes the operational processes necessary to implement the policy.
Form
Form to be completed by staff when proposing changes to modules, programmes, or regulations.
Factsheet
An overview of accreditation and a list of courses accredited by professional, statutory, and regulatory bodies.
Factsheet
Calendar of activities related to Quality and Academic Standards
Factsheet
This action plan summarises the response from the University of Dundee to the Quality Enhancement and Standards Review (QESR)
Policy
The University is committed to widening access and flexible entry to higher education and we are fully supportive of credit accumulation and transfer and the recognition of informal (experiential) learning
Report
Download the report for the Reflective Analysis, produced for the 2018 Enhancement-Led Institutional Review.
Policy
University regulations for the conduct of examinations.
Brochure/leaflet
This code sets out the University of Dundee’s standards and requirements for the quality of research degree provision.
Strategy
The University's strategy to achieve the highest rates of student retention and progression.
Statement
The University of Dundee Rights Retention Statement for authors.
Policy
This policy provides the framework for student attendance and engagement.
Agreement
The University and the Dundee University Students’ Association (DUSA) work together to develop an annual Student Partnership Agreement (SPA) to further enhance the experience of our students. Our SPAs detail agreed priorities for each academic year and include key performance indicators to help with evaluation of effectiveness.
Rules and regulations
Regulations governing undergraduate appeals.
Template
Download the undergraduate programme specification and supporting information template, in addition to the guidance that must be followed when completing this.
Policy
This policy explains when virtual classroom sessions should be recorded and what steps you need to take
Policy
All guides from Quality and Academic Standards
Guide
How to raise a complaint, how we will handle the complaint, and what you can expect from us.
Guide
Information for parents and guardians who wish to request information about a student or to raise a concern.
Guide
In recent years the University has adopted a no detriment approach to support students during the COVID 19 pandemic and industrial action. The no detriment approach remains available to the University to address such situations that can negatively impact students learning and assessment.
Guide
If you are a student and have encountered problems beyond your control which have negatively affected your studies, learn how to report these so that you can get the support you need and so that your exam board can be aware of your situation.