Framework for Taught Programmes: Code of Practice (A) and Guiding Principles (B)

A.  Code of Practice

The Code of Practice sets out the University’s requirements for the academic design of programmes leading to its awards.  All University Programmes will:

• Conform with FHEQ and the Bologna Process .
• Conform with relevant Subject Benchmark Statements , Masters Degree Characteristics , Doctoral Degree Characteristics .
• Comply with programme/discipline specific Professional Statutory, Regulatory Body requirements or professional expectations.
• Comply with the Ordinances and Regulations in the Governance Webpages and Policy and Procedure as detailed in the Quality Handbook .
• Align with the University of Southampton’s strategies which specifically relate to the Education provision of the University and the Student Experience.

Exemptions to regulations are reviewed by AQSS and approved by Senate .

Articulation and Guidance

B.  Guiding Principles