The 2009-10 Enhancement Led Review Report encouraged the University to review the alignment of its Periodic Subject Review process with regard to Section 7 of the Code of Practice, in order to ensure greater prominence and consistency in how the continuing validity and relevance of the programmes under review are considered and reported. This paper sets out the relevant sections of the Code of Practice, outlines the University's current approach and seeks the views of ASC on the way forward.

ASC is asked to consider and confirm its view on the following:

1. Is the University's Periodic Subject Review process broadly aligned with Precept 7/8 of the QAA code of practice Section 7: Programme design, approval, monitoring and review?
2. Is the process currently in place for monitoring the continuing validity of programmes through Periodic Subject Review sufficient?
3. Should the University's Guidance on Periodic Subject Review be amended to give further prominence to this aspect of review?
4. Should the format of PSR Reports be adjusted to include an explicit statement regarding the conclusions of the Panel's evaluation of the programmes currency and validity in light of developing knowledge in the discipline, and practice in its application?

Senate Office.

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To be taken forward in time for the preparation phase of the 2011-12 Periodic Subject Reviews.

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