The quality assurance expectations of the Programme Lead role are detailed in various locations in the Quality Handbook. This page collates the most relevant of these, but should not be considered an exhaustive list. The information in the tabs below is generic and its interpretation and implementation may differ across Schools and Faculties.
Some Schools and Faculties may offer additional resources and guidance for staff, have different reporting structures, or set alternative deadlines to meet their governance needs. Advice should be sought from the Faculty CQA team in the first instance.
The Academic Link Tutor may be the Director of Programmes or the Programme Leader.
The Collaboration Sponsor is normally a member of staff in a senior position and could be for example a Head of Academic Unit, a Director of Programmes or a Programme Lead.
To receive and respond to queries about academic issues, examination papers, dates of Board of Examiners meetings, accessing online systems and payment of fees and expenses.
To receive and respond to the External Examiners Report in line with the procedures detailed in the Quality Handbook.
Meet with Academic Scrutiny Group: representation should be a minimum of 3 members of the programme team in addition to the Programme Lead (e.g. Module Leads.