At its meeting on 24 March 2017, Academic Standards Committee received the responses to the recommendations arising from the Periodic Subject Review of the School of Interdisciplinary Studies. It was noted in the response that PGT Conveners had decided to introduce a requirement for international students to sit the diagnostic test associated with the Academic Writing Skills programme. Concern was expressed at different requirements being introduced for different categories of students particularly as academic writing skills were often a problem for home students as well. A further response was requested on this point for the September 2017 meeting of ASC.

Academic Standards Committee is asked to consider the adequacy of the response and the progress made.

As identified in the report.

No direct resource implications have been identified.

As outlined.

No specific implications identified, although the Subject should continue to embed consideration of equality and diversity in all its procedures and provision.