University accreditation and control standards

Each academic programme in the University is subject to an agreed School assessment marking strategy, supported by institution-wide assessment procedures.

The security of assessment and academic standards is further supported through the external examiners appointed for each programme. Their responsibilities are described in the University's code for external examiners and include access to draft papers, course work and examination scripts. Attendance at the Board of Examiners and the provision of an annual report are both required. Clear procedures are also in place for the monitoring of these annual reports at both School and University level.

INTO Scotland’s review and evaluation system allows for staff and student feedback on all aspects of a course. Course reviews are a standard requirement and are summarised and passed to Centre staff meetings every term. Teaching observations are carried out regularly. Criteria laid down by British Council standard accreditation procedures for resources, learning and teaching are applied as part of the Centre’s academic management of EFL and EAP programmes.