Note for authors of joint programme handbooksThis template has been adapted from the one used to produce ‘in house’ programme handbooks at Middlesex University and has been developed in line with expectations set out in the QAA UK Qual-ity Code (specifically Part C Public Information).

All joint programme students are registered on MISIS and therefore have access to UniHub

There is an expectation that where a joint programme is being run in the UK that the students will attend the Middlesex London campus which as a result will mean that they;

can access the facilities and resources at Middlesex, will receive a copy of the University Guide and will be a member of the Students’ Union (although they can opt out as they wish)

If the students do not attend the Middlesex campus then the handbook must be amended to remove all mentions of the University Guide and access to specific Middlesex facilities (such as the library, the UniHub helpdesk and the wifi). There is a special section about MUSU which can be used if students do not attend the London campus.

The template has been written to try and accommodate every situation but authors should bear the above in mind when proofing a final copy to ensure that the handbook is not misleading.

[Insert name/logo of partner institution]

[Insert name of JOINT programme]

Programme Handbook2014-15

Insert name of School

Student Name:

Programme leader: [Name]

Institutional Link Tutor: [Name]

Middlesex University Link Tutor: [Name]

All violet italic text is for author guidance only and must be replaced or removed before distribution to students.

Your Programme Handbook

The purpose of this handbook is to introduce you to your programme of study and to direct you to other general information about studying at Middlesex University. The material in this handbook is as accurate as possible at the date of production; however, you will be informed of any major changes in a timely manner.

Your comments on any improvements to this handbook are welcome. Please put them in writing (an email will suffice) with the name of the handbook to [name and contact details].

Information in alternative formats

This handbook can be found online at: insert link

If you have a disability which makes navigating the website difficult and you would like to receive information in an alternative format, please contact [name and contact details].

We can supply sections from this publication as: a Word document with enlarged type — sent by email or supplied on a

CD or memory stick printed copy with enlarged type printed copy on non-white paper as Braille

Other formats may be possible. We will do our best to respond promptly. To help us, please be as specific as you can about the information you require and include details of your disability.

The Student Guide

Before reading this Programme Handbook you should read the Student Guide; this guide contains information on more general university services and facilities, such as UniHub, UniHelp and the Library. It is important that you familiarise yourself with this information in order to get the most from this handbook.

CONTENTSINTRODUCTION TO [INSTITUTION NAME].....................................................................................................1INTRODUCTION TO MIDDLESEX UNIVERSITY..............................................................................................2WELCOME TO [school name]..........................................................................................................................3

Welcome from the Dean...................................................................................................................3Welcome from the Link Tutors..........................................................................................................3Programme Leader’s Welcome........................................................................................................3

CONTACTS AND COMMUNICATION...............................................................................................................4Communicating with you...................................................................................................................4Programme staff list and contact details...........................................................................................4Academic support and reviewing your progress...............................................................................5UniHelp – general advice and support..............................................................................................6XX Student website..........................................................................................................................6Your contact and personal details....................................................................................................6

YOUR PROGRAMME........................................................................................................................................ 7Programme information on myUniHub.............................................................................................7Programme structure diagram..........................................................................................................7Your first year modules.....................................................................................................................7Your timetable...................................................................................................................................7Your first year assessment...............................................................................................................8Your learning resources....................................................................................................................8Attendance requirements..................................................................................................................9Programme planning........................................................................................................................9Professional, statutory and/or regulatory body requirements.........................................................10Fitness for practice/ Professional capabilities.................................................................................10Health and Safety requirements.....................................................................................................10How to help enhance your programme...........................................................................................10Employability...................................................................................................................................12Transferring to study at Middlesex University.................................................................................13

LEARNING, TEACHING AND ASSESSMENT................................................................................................14Learning and teaching methods.....................................................................................................14Assessment methods.....................................................................................................................14Submission, receipt, marking and return of assessment................................................................15Assessment Feedback...................................................................................................................16Progressing on your programme....................................................................................................17Academic misconduct.....................................................................................................................19Appeals...........................................................................................................................................19

SUPPORT........................................................................................................................................................ 20Support services at [institution name].............................................................................................20Student office..................................................................................................................................20Students’ Union Membership..........................................................................................................20Middlesex University and [institution name] Academic Calendar...................................................21

Programme Specification and Curriculum Map for [Programme NAME]..................................................22Module Narratives.......................................................................................................................................... 26

Remember to update this contents table when you have completed the handbook (right click on the table, click ‘Update Field’ then ‘Update entire table

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INTRODUCTION TO [INSTITUTION NAME]This will be individual to each institution, but suggested points to include are the following:

Information about the institution – for example: history, culture/ethos recent developments future plans mission statement

The institution’s regulations and procedures – the importance of these and where to find them

Importance of students feeding back on the institution and their programme and the institution’s commitment to responding to such feedback.

General statement on who to go to for advice or help.

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INTRODUCTION TO MIDDLESEX UNIVERSITYAlthough you will enrol at and attend [institution name] the [programme name] is validated by Middlesex University and therefore you are a student of both. Within Middlesex University [programme name] is part of the [school name].

Being a Middlesex student means, in brief, the following:

If you successfully complete the Programme you will receive the Middlesex qualification of [qualification title]

You may attend the appropriate Middlesex graduation ceremony. The [programme name] abides by Middlesex University Regulations which are available

online at; http://www.mdx.ac.uk/aboutus/Strategy/regulations/index.aspx You are issued with a Middlesex University ID card You may access and use the Middlesex University library You have access to the student portal 'myUniHub'. You are a full member of the Middlesex University Students' Union [DELETE IF NOT

APPLICABLE – only if students attend a MU London campus are they MUSU members.]

This list is not exhaustive and therefore please contact [appropriate contact] if you have any questions about your entitlements as a Middlesex student.

The following are also important documents which relate to the academic relationship between [institution name] and Middlesex University:

The Memorandum of Co-operation. This is the formal agreement between Middlesex University and [institution name] on the delivery of the Programme. The Memorandum, among other things, sets out the responsibilities of both [institution name] and Middlesex University. In brief these include: Insert an outline of the responsibilities of each partner as per the MoC. This does not need to be a full list, just points of relevance to students (e.g. access to facilities at Middlesex, link tutor attendance at Boards of study, arrangements for appeals and complaints etc).

If you wish to view this document then please contact [name and contact details]

Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA) UK Quality Code.The QAA is an independent agency appointed by the UK Government to be responsible for upholding the academic quality and standards of all universities and colleges in the UK. The QAA produce the UK Quality Code which outlines the key expectations placed on all UK Higher Education providers. In particular there is a specific chapter on how institutions should manage partnership arrangements, such as the programme you are now enrolled on. This section is chapter B10 ‘Managing higher education provision with others’.

The QAA also review higher education providers (including Middlesex) to ensure that it is operating in line with the Quality Code and providing the best academic experience for its students.

You can also learn more about Quality Assurance from watching two short videos designed specifically for students in Higher Education, which are available on line at: http://www.qaa.ac.uk/AssuringStandardsAndQuality/what-is-quality

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WELCOME TO [SCHOOL NAME]Welcome from the Dean

Main points in text below but this may be personalised by Deans as they see fit.

Welcome to Middlesex University and to the [name of School].

This programme handbook contains an overview of your programme and its modules – keep it safe so that you may refer to it throughout your time on the programme.

Main text here

In your early weeks you are not expected to absorb everything in detail but to be aware of key documents and their content. If you have not already done so, have a look at the University Guide and explore UniHub (unihub.mdx.ac.uk) the student website which contains detailed advice and support to assist you further.

Amend if students do not attend the MU London campus: We know it takes time to settle in to University life. If you have questions to ask your first port of call should be UniHelp (unihub.mdx.ac.uk/unihelp) which offers face-to-face, email and telephone information and advice seven days a week. The UniHelp desk is located on the Ground Floor of the Sheppard Library and the advisors there will be pleased to help and direct you.

Here at Middlesex we are very proud of our academic programmes and students and we look forward to meeting you.

Insert Dean’s name

Welcome from the Link Tutors

NEW – amend title if applicableBoth the Institution and Middlesex link tutors can add a brief welcome if desired, however either both link tutors provide a welcome or neither.

Programme Leader’s Welcome

Welcome text including information about department(s) if appropriate. Suggest that where applicable reference is made to:

Any programme or subject specific facilities, Any health & safety considerations (e.g. working with machinery), Any PSRB accreditation including a brief mention of whether there are any

requirements or opportunities for students to achieve any status as a result.

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CONTACTS AND COMMUNICATION This section should be read and adapted to also reflect arrangements of the partner institution running the joint programme.

Programme staff list and contact details

These paragraphs in this section should be read and adapted where appropriate to ensure that any communication by the partner institution is also included. However as these students will have full access to UniHub and will have a university email address please do not delete this information.

The following members of staff have a major input into your programme and you will be able to find most of these, as well as other important contacts listed in your Key Contacts on myUniHub; https://myunihub.mdx.ac.uk/web/home-community/mymiddlesex

Please include key staff who have a major input to the programme under the headings given below, including key part-time tutors, technicians and relevant professional services staff. Please give the name, role, email and telephone contact details. Please include office hours and the appropriate means of communication between staff and students (including technicians and administrative staff. If office hours aren’t known at the time of publication then a link to where this can be found.

Some handbooks include photos of staff members – you may want to consider adding these too.

Any staff listed here should be relevant to students – ie it should be likely that students would need to contact them at some point.

Teaching staffYour tutors will direct your studies and ensure that you know what work you need to cover in any given module. You can seek advice from academic staff either during their office hours or by email or telephone.Research interests of staff – please keep these brief if there are a lot of staff listed and give a link to further information.

NEW! Please include a statement about when students can expect to hear back from teaching staff via email, for example ‘if you email a member of staff you should expect to hear back from them within 3 working days’.

Technicians

Subject librarian

Administration staff Include this text about Student Achievement Officer if the students have access to them: Your Student Achievement Officer is one of your first points of contact for queries regarding your studies and will either help you to deal with those issues directly or will refer you to who you need to see. You can also get valuable guidance on time management, planning your studies, preparing for assessment and tips on revision and exam technique. You can book an appointment to speak to [name] via UniHub: unihub.mdx.ac.uk/support/appointment

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Graduate Teaching Assistants NEW – UG only include this text only if students have access to GTAs. The following can be amended but please still include some explanatory text of what GTAs do. Include names if possible. There are a number of GTAs who work with the [name] programme. GTAs are recent Middlesex graduates who work with your tutors to assist in both teaching and supporting you. For example they may run drop in session to give advice on your assignments and revision as well as providing technical support during project work or tutorials. They do not mark your assessment or provide you with feedback on your progress.

Student Learning Assistants (SLAs) NEW – UG only include this text only if students have access to SLAs. You also have access to the [subject area/programme] SLAs who are experienced and capable second and third year students who have ‘been there’ and know the typical academic problems new students face. You will not be taught by an SLA but they will work with your lecturers to support you both in the classroom and outside and in small groups or one to one sessions. You can find out who your SLAs are on UniHub.

Academic support and reviewing your progress

Please use this section to describe the academic support students receive specific to the programme/subject area. The following is generic text from last year regarding reality check and progress reviews which must be amended to suit the programme as different subject areas use these methods differently and some use different titles (e.g. reality check instead of progress review).

This can be extended to refer to any personal tutoring students experience at the partner institution.

There are a number of activities built into the first year of your University experience to enable you to focus upon and understand your own learning and development and help you to progress to the second year and achieve good results.

Before starting at Middlesex you will have discovered more about your programme through accessing ‘My Middlesex’ and ‘My Programme’ on UniHub and you may still be using these as they are designed to assist your transition to University beyond the first few days. During week 4 you will participate in an activity we call ‘Progress Review’. This focuses on your initial few weeks at Middlesex and is an opportunity for all [programme name] students to share these experiences and raise any questions or issues with the programme team.  By week 9 you will have settled into your programme of study and received some assessment feedback. At this point you will have a ‘Programme Progress Review’ which will be a one-to-one discussion with a member of the programme team, to talk about your progress and achievement to date, academic progress and future aims.

A further opportunity for such a one-to-one discussion will be provided around week 18 when you will review your progression and achievement to date and identify and plan to meet any specific needs and enable fulfilment of your future aims.

XX Student website

NEW - Amend and insert details of any website specifically for students at the partner institution – delete if not applicable.

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Your contact and personal details

IMPORTANT – only include this if students do NOT attend the Middlesex London campus. It is very important that you keep us informed of any changes to your personal contact details and of your emergency contact at all times. You can view and change what we currently have recorded for you on the Admin and Finances page of myUniHub; https://myunihub.mdx.ac.uk

Please note that you cannot change your name online. This has to be done in person at [insert details] with official supporting documentation (marriage certificate, passport etc).

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YOUR PROGRAMMEProgramme structure diagram/list

Insert a programme diagram or list detailing which modules will be taken during each stage of the programme. Please include:

Key points from the programme specification - for example the aims of the programme and how it develops and builds over the different levels or stages.

An overview of the balance between scheduled teaching and learning activities, independent study and any placement activity for each year/stage of the programme.

OPTIONAL MODULES: If there are options to be selected during the programme then please ensure options for specialisation or options to fulfil the requirements of a PSRB are clearly indicated.

WORD TIP: If you need to inset a landscape page then use a section break rather than a page break.

Your first year modules

List here the first year modules that will be studied.You can find a list of the modules you are currently registered for within the My Learning area on the My Study page of myUniHub; https://myunihub.mdx.ac.uk/web/home-community/mystudy.

When you click on any of the modules you will be able to access associated learning materials (e.g. lecture notes), reading lists, information on the learning aims and outcomes and assessment methods as well the schedule for assessment which will include deadlines for the submission of your assessment.

Announcements for any of your modules will also appear in My Learning on myUniHub so you should log in and check each module regularly.

Your timetable

This section should be read and amended to reflect arrangements as they apply to the partner institution. You can access your personal timetable from myUniHub; https://myunihub.mdx.ac.uk/web/home-community/mystudy (you can also search the whole university timetable here too).

You are allocated to timetabled lectures, labs, seminars, workshops etc based on your module registrations. If your programme does not use non centrally timetabled space (e.g. Art & Design, Dance, Theatre Arts, Music etc) please add information here on how, when and where students can get this information about their timetable if different.

If your timetable is incomplete or you are unable to view it then please contact UniHelp: unihub.mdx.ac.uk/unihelp by phone (+44 208 411 6060), in person at the Sheppard Library or by email (unihelp@live.mdx.ac.uk).

NEW! You should continue to check your timetable on myUniHub on a regular basis as any changes will be updated here.

Your first year assessment

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Please include the assessment schedule (or a link to it if it is likely to change or too impractical to include here) showing the deadlines for both formative and summative assessment and when feedback is due and the method it will take.

IMPORTANT: Assessment deadlines do occasionally change and while every effort has been made to ensure dates are correct at the time of publishing you should check your email and ‘My Learning’ on myUniHub so you are aware of any changes.

For more information about assessment, including how to submit please refer to page [page number for the ‘Assessment Methods’ section]

Your learning resources

The library Please include details of how students on this particular programme should be utilising the library and learning resources. For example this could be about using the group study facility as well as key journals and other resources, the appropriate library guide and the role of the subject librarian. Some standard text is supplied below to help.

A specific Library Subject Guide on [insert name of subject area/s] is available to assist you and includes links to useful resources such as key websites and blogs as well as general help with studying and researching topics for assessment: libguides.mdx.ac.uk

Only relevant if students DO attend MU, delete if not: You can get also specialist support from the [subject area/s] Liaison Librarian (see Key Contacts) who provides information and research skills workshops relevant to [subject area/s]. The liaison librarian works closely with [programme name] lecturers to ensure the resources and support that you need is available. You can contact librarian if you require individual support or if you would like to suggest a book, DVD etc for the library.

Please refer to the University Guide and UniHub for information about the library and the learning resources available to you: unihub.mdx.ac.uk/study/library

To be used ONLY if students do NOT attend the MU London campus: Even though you do not attend a Middlesex University campus you may still have access to resources and services provided by the University which you can access via My Library on myUniHub: https://myunihub.mdx.ac.uk/web/home-community/mystudy. 

IT facilitiesNEW - Only relevant if students DO attend MU, delete if not: Most of the campus is covered by the wireless network so you can use your own devices, but there are also open access computers in the Sheppard library. Please include here any programme relevant information regarding IT facilities for students, for example specialist labs and software. This should be a brief introduction, especially if there is more detail in the module handbooks.Any information regarding access to Middlesex University resources should only be inserted if agreed as part of the Memorandum of Co-operation.

Specialist facilities NEW - rename if desired, delete if not applicable.Please include here any information about any specific resources available to students either physical or virtual for example workshops, machinery, labs etc.

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Learner Development If applicable please continue with details of where LDU support has been embedded into the programme; e.g. assistance with academic writing or numeracy skills. If not applicable then please use the following: NEW – Only relevant if students DO attend MU, delete if not: The Learner Development Unit can provide academic support to you in areas such as academic writing and language and maths, statistics & numeracy as well as providing support to dyslexic students. For more information please see the University Guide or pages on UniHub. unihub.mdx.ac.uk/study/ldu.

Attendance requirements

The paragraphs below about attendance and about the X grade may be used. However any specific attendance requirements MUST be added with an explanation relating them to the learning outcomes of the module(s) in question. The attendance requirement must be shown to be linked to the learning outcomes or there is a strong likelihood that the X grade will not be binding in the case of appeal. If the module does not specify an attendance requirement, the 75% attendance regulation should NOT be applied and the student must then be responsible for determining whether he or she is prepared for assessment.

It is important that you attend all your lectures and tutorials [amend to include relevant teaching methods if desired] as otherwise you may not be able to achieve the learning outcomes for your modules. As your attendance is so important there are modules which have a minimum level of attendance required. If your attendance fails to meet these requirements you may be excluded from the assessment and be given a grade of X for the module. The modules which have a minimum attendance requirement are; please insert list of modules (code and title) where the X grade can be applied. If all modules then just state this instead of listing them.

The definition of the X grade is “ineligible for assessment due to unsatisfactory attendance/ participation but may be retaken with permission”. It is not a punishment for poor attendance but recognition that you have not been able to prepare yourself for assessment in the content of the module. The full regulations regarding attendance are in Section C of the University Regulations: www.mdx.ac.uk/regulations

For further guidance on attendance requirements please refer to the section on attendance which is available on UniHub: unihub.mdx.ac.uk/study/attend and in the University Guide.

The full regulations regarding attendance are in Section C of the University Regulations: http://www.mdx.ac.uk/regulations

Policy on late arrivalDELETE IF NOT APPLICABLE. Please insert your late arrivals policy here if you have one or if there are any requirements set our by your regulatory or professional body.

Programme planning

DELETE IF NOT APPLICABLE. This is mainly for programmes with optional modules to use to tell students when and how they will select these. HOWEVER if your programme does not have options it is likely that at some point you will reiterate to students what they will be studying in their following years and how this links to their current modules. You may already cover this in the preceding section on progress review, in which case this can be deleted however you may find it useful to include this information here.During [relevant period, e.g. semester 2] in your first and second year you undergo programme planning and select and register for the optional modules you wish to take the following year.

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Professional, statutory and/or regulatory body requirements

DELETE IF NOT APPLICABLE. For Programmes with professional, statutory and/or regulatory body links include guidance on their criteria, award structure and what a student must do to achieve the award/membership of accreditation. Include a link to the PSRB website for more information.

NEW - Please reference any learning resources which the PSRB might provide – for example online journals or access to a library. Include a link to the PSRB website for more information on available resources.

Fitness for practice/ Professional capabilities

NEW! DELETE IF NOT APPLICABLE. Please put a statement here referring to the importance of FTP/professional capabilities and what this means in terms of their degree (for example academic misconduct will be seen as a FTP issue). Please also inform where students can find a copy of the relevant policy or include it as an appendix.

Health and Safety requirements

DELETE IF NOT APPLICABLE. Insert here any important health and safety requirements that students need to be aware of and details of whom to contact if they have any particular questions, especially if they have any specific medical conditions, including pregnancy. Art & Design and Media & Performing Arts: Tony LeonScience & Technology: Barry HarteBusiness: Dee PreslandLaw:Health and Education: Manuella Roscinni

How to help enhance your programme

How you can feed back to usAs well as talking to your module leaders or programme leaders about any issues, there are also other ways you can feed back and help enhance the quality your programme.

Boards of Study This is a forum where student voice leaders and staff meet to discuss the [programme name] programme. This includes any issues but also talking about future developments and things that are going well. The Board also looks at student survey results and the reports from External Examiners. Minutes are made of the discussions and decisions and you can read these online at: [link for BoS minutes - should be saved to the VLE]

The membership of a Board of Study includes: [with the exception of the link tutors institution amend role titles if applicable]

Student Voice Leader (for more information about being a student voice leader see below) Head of Department Middlesex University Link Tutor [institution name] Link Tutor Programme co-ordinator and other academic staff involved in the delivery of the programme

and/or modules Support services representatives

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Student Voice Leaders are student representatives, elected at the start of the academic year. They ensure that the interests of students on the programme are represented, attending Boards of Study as well as Student Voice conferences. They are also responsible for feeding back the outcomes of any meetings or events they attend. You can find out more about how to become one and who your student voice leader is on the Middlesex University Students’ Union (MdxSU) website: http://www.mdxsu.com/studentvoice

Meeting dates Insert dates of Boards of Study or a link to where they can be found. Alternatively if they have been added to the academic calendar at the start of the handbook then just state this. IMPORTANT – it is recognised that it is not always possible to know the exact details of when and where Boards will take place and therefore if necessary you only need to indicate the approximate learning weeks when they will take place and an indication of when and how the dates will be confirmed to students.

Student surveys During your time at Middlesex you will be asked at to give your feedback on your modules, programme and the university by completing surveys. These are important as they help us and the university to determine areas for improvement (as well as what is going well) and therefore please take the time to complete these. You can find out more about these surveys on UniHub: unihub.mdx.ac.uk/mdx/feedback/

Institution to insert details of any student survey which may be relevant to students on this programme.

Complaints Students on joint programmes of study will have access to complaints and grievance procedures established by the institution which should be stated here with information on where they can find the procedure in full and who to contact in the case of queries. The guiding principles are that complaints should be: treated seriously and with fairness dealt with without undue delay, and in as straightforward a manner as possible treated consistently across the University or institution dealt with and resolved, wherever possible in an informal way progressed through stages leading, if necessary, to a formal stage.

The following is a suggested paragraph which can be used if desired:If you have a suggestion or a complaint about any aspect please raise it with the person concerned in the first instance. If you are not satisfied with the outcome you can progress the matter through informal and formal procedures step by step up the management structure of [name of institution].

The following statement MUST be included:The complaints and grievance procedures of [institution name] must be followed and have been fully exhausted before you can follow the Middlesex University “Complaints in relation to collaborative partner institutions” which can be found in the Middlesex University regulations: www.mdx.ac.uk/regulations

How we consider your feedbackNEW! The feedback you give through your student reps, through surveys and at Boards of Study meetings plays an important part in reviewing the [programme name] programme during and at the end of the academic year. Some of the changes we have made to the programme have been a result of student feedback. For example [please complete with at least one recent example of a

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change to the programme which has been as a result of (in part or full) or endorsed by student feedback]

Employability

Employability and your programmeThe development of employability skills – for example, team work, self-management, business and customer awareness, communication, literacy and numeracy – are all integral parts of [programme name]. Please continue this paragraph by explaining in a more detail and giving examples how students gain core employability skills from the programme. One way of doing this could be to identify skills by module. This does not have to be exhaustive.

The University can support the development of your employability skills in a variety of ways both within your curriculum, outside of your curriculum and outside of the University, by helping you to make sense of your experiences and understand how to articulate your learning and development.

Personal Development Planning (PDP)IMPORTANT – if this is a one year programme PDP should still be included but the text below amended to reflect the year of entry and the exact arrangements for the programme. PDP will provide you with an opportunity to assess the value of the skills and knowledge you are developing and identify your future learning and development needs. It offers a structured way to reflect on what you are good at and what you need to develop further. You will learn to review your own skill levels and what you have learned from different situations and environments, including your studies, part time work, voluntary work and other activities. You will record your reflections and use them to help you think about and plan your future development.

This is an important part of your personal development and reflects the working environment where employers encourage new graduates to assess their own continuous professional development (CPD) using a portfolio. You can also use your record of PDP as a valuable aid for marketing your skills to employers in recruitment and selection processes.

Please add a description of the specific structures, advice and support which students will engage in to undertake and record PDP in this Programme (School to include).

Internships and placementsThe following information is only to be inserted when PLACEMENTS ARE NOT AN INTEGRATED PART OF THE PROGRAMME but are an option that can be offered to students. Work experience is one of the most valuable assets you can have in planning a successful career and you are encouraged to gain a placement or internship if you can. Work placements are supported across the University by the Employability and Careers Centre.

Most students will undertake a placement at the end of their second year and therefore more detailed information will be made available to you later on. However if you want to know more now please see the information on UniHub: unihub.mdx.ac.uk/work

For programmes WHICH HAVE A COMPULSORY, INTEGRATED PLACEMENT then a brief introduction to this should be given including details of the following:

When and how long placement(s) will last Whether the placement is just a module or year long Whether the placement is assessed When students will receive more detailed information Where they can go for more information now

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Exchanges This section MUST be deleted in programmes where there is no possibility of an exchange (i.e. a one year UG programme). If in doubt, consult the Student Exchanges and European Projects Manager, ext 16312.

For UG handbooks: You have the opportunity to study abroad with one of our partner universities as part of your degree. Exchanges take place during the second year of your degree programme and replace what you would normally study, in other words you do not do an additional year. More information is available in the University Guide and UniHub. unihub.mdx.ac.uk/exchange

For PG handbooks: You have the opportunity to study abroad with one of our partner universities as part of your degree. You may be able to take taught courses abroad for one term but normally you will complete your taught modules at Middlesex and then choose the ideal place to research and complete your dissertation. More information is available in the University Guide and UniHub. unihub.mdx.ac.uk/exchange

Transferring to study at Middlesex University

DELETE IF NOT APPLICABLE. School to insert relevant information on transferring and processing to a different programme at Middlesex and where to get additional information about this.

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LEARNING, TEACHING AND ASSESSMENTThe learning, teaching and assessment approaches used throughout your programme will encourage you to be actively involved in your learning and to co-operate with other students. We aim to give you prompt feedback on your learning as well as opportunities to reflect upon and learn from that feedback.

Learning and teaching methods

NEW! Please use this section to describe the learning and teaching methods specific to your programme detailing the different types of learning activities the students will encounter which will help them understand what is expected of them. As all programmes should have an element of e-learning please ensure that this is included as well. The following paragraphs are starting points which should be modified and extended as desired. If this is a DISTANCE EDUCATION programme then special attention should be paid to this section in explaining about the delivery methods involved in the programme.

NEW! Where applicable please use the terminology in the Key Information Sets (KIS) to describe the balance of teaching and learning activities; scheduled, independent study and placement. Descriptions of teaching and learning methods can be found on the QAA website at: http://www.qaa.ac.uk/Publications/InformationAndGuidance/Documents/contact_hours.pdf The KIS for each UG programme can be found on UNISTATS: www.unistats.co.uk/Institutions/Details/10004351

The following paragraphs are designed to be a starting point for your text which should be extended and modified as desired: You will be actively involved in a range of learning, teaching and assessment approaches as part of [programme name]. Such active approaches aim to put you at the centre of your learning so you are involved and engaged in all aspects of your assessment and learning. Your programme will require your active participation in learning activities and engagement with your fellow students both individually and collaboratively, working and learning with other students as part of a small group. Learning activities may also occur both within and outside the classroom.

Your learning will also be supported by technology. Increasingly your tutors will be using existing and emerging learning technologies to engage you in e-learning activities. Your programme will be facilitated using a variety of media and online tools (My Learning on UniHub, podcasts, wikis, etc) which will allow you flexible access to a diverse range of online resources, quizzes and learning materials as well as collaborative tools with which you can engage and learn with your peers. Not confined by the time and space associated with traditional teaching methods you may take part in online discussions and learning activities from wherever you are studying. Your tutors and UniHelp advisors will provide any support you may need whilst learning online.

By engaging with e- learning you will also be developing skills which are essential for your learning and are also highly valued by employers. These include but are not limited to: working flexibly, communication, understanding of IT, team working and creating shared understandings based on quality resources and access to global expertise. .

Assessment methods

NEW! The following paragraphs are suggested text which you are expected to extend but can also amend if it will better suit your assessment for the programme. As a minimum you should explain the difference between formative and summative assessment and explain the

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assessment strategy for your programme. Assessment is an integral part of learning and you may hear it referred to as formative or summative.

Formative assessment is designed to give you feedback on your performance and how it can be improved. As a result you will get detailed feedback on formative assessment but not a grade. Formative assessment is an important part of the learning process and has been shown to help students improve both their grades and their learning style. Please include additional information on the formative assessment students are likely to encounter on the programme including any specific terminology especially if it is not referred to as ‘formative assessment’.

Summative assessment is designed to measure the extent to which you have achieved the learning outcomes of a module and therefore the grade you will be awarded. Learning outcomes are the specific skills and knowledge that you are expected to demonstrate as a result of taking a module. Summative assessment should assess achievement of all learning outcomes in a secure, fair and accurate manner and on [programme name] this will mainly comprise of [insert details e.g. exams, portfolio, crits, essays etc].

Assessment may also involve self, peer or group approaches. For example, you may be asked to self-assess your own work, indicating where you feel you have clearly demonstrated your understanding and also identifying areas where can see you have room to improve. Assessment may also be a peer process where students, individually or as groups, offer feedback on one another’s work. Group assessment may also be part of your programme where part of the assessment requires you to demonstrate your ability to work as part of a group and possibly receive a group mark.

Please see the module narratives at the end of this handbook or your module handbooks for more information about the specific learning arrangements for your modules.

Submission, receipt, marking and return of assessment

Submission and receipt of assessmentThe following can be amended if applicable (e.g. programmes which require students to submit artefacts) however please note that the UniHelp desk in the Sheppard Library has been agreed as the place for all hard copy assessment submissions for MU, with the exception of large items the details for which MUST be included in the relevant module handbook

You will find all the deadlines for your first year assessment (both formative and summative) in your assessment schedule on page x and online at; xxx. Instructions on how to submit your assessment is given in the each module handbook but this will either be electronically via myUniHub or in person at the UniHelp desk in the Sheppard Library.

Your module handbooks have the precise details of when and how to submit your coursework and how you get a receipt confirming you have submitted it. Please refer to these and contact the module leader if you have any queries.

Exams Delete if students on this programme NEVER take exams. Information about exams, including the timetable and advice on preparing and revising is available on UniHub; http://unihub.mdx.ac.uk/study/exams

Past exam papers, if available, can be accessed via the My Study area of UniHub: https://myunihub.mdx.ac.uk/web/home-community/mystudy If relevant please include information about where students can find past examples of other forms of assessment.

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If you are concerned about your exams then please contact [name and contact details].

Marking, second marking and moderationPlease state here how second marking and moderation takes place bearing in mind the requirements set out in the Regulations; ‘In line with the university regulations section M Code of Assessment Practice minimum requirements all Programmes shall, at the very least, operate a system of moderation for assessed work. The precise forms of moderation, e.g. sampling, double-marking, vivas, etc. shall be stated in the Programme handbook. This may vary from programme to programme. All modules for that Programme shall adopt and implement the same policy. Policy may vary at different levels within a Programme. A minimum of 10% of all coursework and examinations should be moderated. All coursework and examinations which are failed work will be second marked. For modules in which the assessment grade is derived from a combination of coursework and examination, specific moderation arrangements to consider all borderline and fail candidates shall be determined by the Programme team and included in the Programme handbook’.

Return of courseworkThis section can be amended as required when coursework will comprise of artefacts. You are expected to keep a copy of all your coursework and it should be kept somewhere safe (for example on a memory stick). As the marked copy of your work is not normally returned to you it is important you keep a copy so you can understand the feedback you get properly. Where work is returned to a student this should be clearly stated here along with deadlines after which it is disposed of if not collected (normally six months).

Exam scripts are not returned to any student however you can obtain feedback on exam performance by contacting your module leader.

External ExaminersNEW! External Examiners are one way we assure the academic quality of your programme. They are subject experts who help assure that your Middlesex award is comparable to that at other UK universities by reviewing the programme curriculum, the assessment and the learning resources. Among other things they approve all exam papers before they are taken, attend the assessment board and write a report at the end of the year. You can obtain a copy of this report by contacting [insert relevant contact- probably the programme leader]

NEW The External Examiner(s) for the [name] programme are: Insert name and current position of the relevant external examiners, e.g. Dr Ralph Montgomery, Head of History, Poppelton University.

IMPORTANT: It is inappropriate for you or any other student to make direct contact with an External Examiner. The appeal and complaints systems exist to allow you to express any concerns you have, including the marks you have been given for your performance.

You can read more about the role of External Examiners on UniHub: unihub.mdx.ac.uk/study/academicquality/externalexaminers

Assessment Feedback

Feedback on your assessment (both formative and summative) provides the opportunity for you to reflect and to use the feedback as the basis for learning and to improve your work.

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Feedback can take many forms and may be informal. For example it may be given and discussed orally in the classroom, or it may be more formal and delivered in written or audio form from academic staff or fellow students. Understanding your feedback is very important and to achieve this you are encouraged to discuss feedback with your peers and academic staff.

Receiving feedback on your work is an essential and important part of learning and so we provide regular opportunities for formative assessment, the purpose of which is to get detailed feedback on your performance so you get a regular update on how you are developing and to prepare you for any summative assessment.

Feedback on summative assessment will be offered in a variety of forms and all your work will be marked and moderated in line with the Code of Assessment Practice which can be found in section M of the University Regulations: mdx.ac.uk/regulations

You will normally be provided with feedback within 15 working days of the published submission date.

Please indicate here your feedback strategy; the nature of feedback the students can expect. The nature of feedback shall be determined at Programme level but may include: written comments; proforma comments; individual and group tutorial feedback; or other forms of effective and efficient feedback. Arrangements for the provision of feedback should include the minimum provision detailed in section M of the University Regulations and be included in the relevant Module Handbook.

Progressing on your programme

Programme regulations for progression and award NEW! Any programme specific regulations relating to progression and achievement must be given here.

Your ResultsAt the end of each academic year your module grades will be considered and confirmed by an Assessment Board. Once the Assessment Board has met you will be able to view your results and progression status in the My Study area on myUniHub; https://myunihub.mdx.ac.uk/web/home-community/mystudy. If any results are still provisional then they will be clearly labelled as such.

The date for the release of results and progression decisions is on the Academic Calendar which can be found at the start of this handbook or at http://unihub.mdx.ac.uk/mdx/calendar/index.aspx.

Amend if student does not attend MU London campus: For more information about results and assessment, for example what you need to do to progress, what happens if you fail a module or what happens if you cannot submit a piece of assessment please refer to the University Guide, the Your Study area of UniHub: unihub.mdx.ac.uk/study or seek advice from your Achievement Officer.

Certificates When you graduate your final qualification certificate is issued by Middlesex University and will have details of your qualification and include “in collaboration with [institution name]” [delete if the institution’s name does not appear on the certificate].

Your certificate will be sent to [institution name] by Middlesex within 4 months of the date your qualification is awarded (usually the assessment board date). Once it has arrived it will then be forwarded to you at the address [institution name] holds for you. It is therefore very important

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that you keep [institution name] up to date of your address details if they change at any point. [amend if applicable – for example if students are issued the certificate directly by MU]

Full details of the information which will appear on your certificate are set out in the Middlesex Regulations, section E13.5: http://www.mdx.ac.uk/regulations

Diploma Supplement All students are issued with a diploma supplement verified by Middlesex University which will include [institution’s name] as the institution where you studied. Your diploma supplement will include the modules you have taken with grades achieved and state your qualification with the classification and title. Additionally however it contains information on the nature, level, context, content and status of the studies undertaken and successfully completed. Diploma supplements are intended to help external parties such as current or future employers or other Higher Education providers understand more about your programme in addition to your grades.

If at any time you need to request a copy of your diploma supplement then you can do so via the Admin and Finances section of myUniHub: https://myunihub.mdx.ac.uk/web/home-community/my-adminandfinances

Academic misconduct

It is important that you are aware of what constitutes academic misconduct and section F of the University Regulations gives this in full: mdx.ac.uk/regulations

NEW! Plagiarism is taking someone else‘s work or ideas and passing them off as your own. Remember plagiarism isn’t just restricted to essays or reports it can also happen with visual work as well. It includes:

copying – submission of someone else’s entire work as your own. The original work could be from the internet, a classmate, or a student in a previous year.

failing to indicate a direct quote (quotation marks should be used) in the text. paraphrasing or synthesising material from a book, journal article or internet site without

acknowledging the source in the text. composing a paragraph by joining together sentences from a number of sources and not

acknowledging them in the text. using your own previous work in another assignment without acknowledging it.

Please extend or amend this list to include relevant subject specific examples of plagiarism. This is important especially for certain areas where it is useful to point out perhaps obvious issues of plagiarism, e.g. computer programming and visual plagiarism.

The University takes plagiarism very seriously and you will face a penalty if found guilty of plagiarism regardless of whether it was unintentional or a first offence. You should therefore make sure that you understand how to reference properly so that you can use another author’s work without plagiarising. The library has produced a useful guide on referencing which you can access online at; libguides.mdx.ac.uk/plagiarismreferencing NEW Again this paragraph can be extended to include subject specific referencing techniques or advice on avoiding plagiarism akin to the paragraph above.

Academic misconduct also covers examinations. You should ensure that you read the exam regulations before attending your exams to ensure you know what is expected of you and what is permitted. These can be found in the Your Study section of UniHub: mdx.ac.uk/study/exams/regs

If you have any questions regarding plagiarism or academic misconduct then please contact [insert appropriate member of staff].Appeals

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All students are able to appeal against Assessment Board decisions and the outcome of academic misconduct cases. The regulations for appeals are set out in Section G of the University Regulations: mdx.ac.uk/regulations.

If you are considering submitting an appeal against an Assessment Board decision then please consult the guidance on UniHub unihub.mdx.ac.uk/study/assess/appeals.

Only applicable if the students attend the MU London campus You can also contact the student welfare team in MdxSU for advice or support: http://www.mdxsu.com/top-navigation/advice/advice-and-support

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SUPPORTAlthough you are expected to be independent and to take responsibility for your own academic and personal life, there is still a lot of help available to support you throughout your programme.

Information about the support services at Middlesex can be found on UniHub.

Support services at [institution name]

This section should be completed by the partner institution to include the support they make available to students. Suggested headings are given below which can be complete with relevant details or deleted if not applicable.

Student office

Counselling

Disability Support Service

Financial issues

International Student Support

Students’ Union Membership

Only use this section if the students DO NOT attend the MU London campus

Adapt title if necessary e.g. Student Associate Membership – or delete if there is no student union or association at the institution or if this is not possible.

Important information for authors: Students on joint programmes are only eligible to be members of MdxSU if they

attend the Middlesex campus in London.

If a UK based institution has its own Students’ Union which is affiliated to the NUS then they students can be members of the NUS.

The NUS extra card is available to all UK BASED students (not just as a result of MdxSU membership) and is normally made direct to NUS, however students may make their application on-line via MdxSU administration. MdxSU are required to confirm to NUS that the student is enrolled as a student with MU.

Non UK based students can still be members of the NUS if they have their own Students’ Union or similar representative body which is affiliated to the NUS. However they cannot get an NUS Extra card, which only has discounts for the UK anyway.

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Most students at all institutions can apply for an ISIC or International Youth travel card.

As you are not attending the Middlesex University London campus you are, unfortunately, not a member of Middlesex University Students’ Union (MdxSU). Institution to continue this sentence to explain whether they are a member of the local students union or association

NUS Extra Card Delete if programme is overseas This is a student discount card which can be used at a very large number of retailers, please see the NUS website for further details: http://www.nus.org.uk/en/NUS-Extra. To apply for an NUS Extra Card you will need to contact MdxSU who will confirm that you are a student member of Middlesex University. Please email info@mdx.ac.uk in the first instance.

ISIC cards – full time students onlyUK only text:As a full time student you can apply for an International Student Identification Card which will give you discounts on travel, shopping and experiences world-wide. You can apply for an ISIC card with your NUS Extra Card for an additional £2.99 (price as of March 2013): http://www.nus.org.uk/en/nus-extra/upgrade-and-save-even-more/International text:As a full time student you can apply for an International Student Identification Card which will give you discounts on travel, shopping and experiences world-wide. http://www.isic.org/

Middlesex University and [institution name] Academic Calendar

This is your calendar for the 2014/15 academic year.

Insert details of how students should get a revised calendar for subsequent years.

School to download the appropriate 2014/15 calendar which can be found at: http://www.in-tra.mdx.ac.uk/ouruniversity/academic-calendars/

Institution can then amend the calendar and add any additional holidays or other important dates..

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PROGRAMME SPECIFICATION AND CURRICULUM MAP FOR [PROGRAMME NAME]

1. Programme title2. Awarding institution 3. Teaching institution 4. Programme accredited by 5. Final qualification 6. Academic year7. Language of study8. Mode of study

9. Criteria for admission to the programme

10. Aims of the programmeThe programme aims to:

11. Programme outcomesA. Knowledge and understandingOn completion of this programme the successful student will have knowledge and understanding of :

Teaching/learning methodsStudents gain knowledge and understanding through

Assessment MethodStudents’ knowledge and understanding is assessed by

B. Cognitive (thinking) skillsOn completion of this programme the successful student will be able to:

Teaching/learning methodsStudents learn cognitive skills through

Assessment MethodStudents’ cognitive skills are assessed by

C. Practical skillsOn completion of the programme the successful student will be able to:

Teaching/learning methodsStudents learn practical skills through

Assessment MethodStudents’ practical skills are assessed by

D. Graduate SkillsOn completion of this programme the successful student will be able to:

Teaching/learning methodsStudents acquire graduate skills through

Assessment methodStudents’ graduate skills are assessed by

12. Programme structure (levels, modules, credits and progression requirements)

12. 1 Overall structure of the programme

See page [page number]

12.2 Levels and modules

Starting in academic year 2010/11 the University is changing the way it references modules to state the level of study in which these are delivered. This is to comply with the national Framework for Higher Education Qualifications. This implementation will be a gradual process whilst records are updated. Therefore the old coding is bracketed below.Level 4 (1)COMPULSORY OPTIONAL PROGRESSION

REQUIREMENTSStudents must take all of the following:

Students must also choose at least XX from the following:

Level 5 (2)COMPULSORY OPTIONAL PROGRESSION

REQUIREMENTSStudents must take all of the following:

Students must also choose at least XX from the following:

Level 6 (3)COMPULSORY OPTIONAL PROGRESSION

REQUIREMENTSStudents must take all of the following:

Students must also choose at least XX from the following:

12.3 Non-compensatable modules (note statement in 12.2 regarding FHEQ levels)Module level Module code

13. A curriculum map relating learning outcomes to modulesSee Curriculum Map attached

14. Information about assessment regulations

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15. Placement opportunities, requirements and support (if applicable)

16. Future careers (if applicable)

17. Particular support for learning (if applicable)

18. JACS code (or other relevant coding system)19. Relevant QAA subject benchmark group(s)

20. Reference points

21. Other information

Please note programme specifications provide a concise summary of the main features of the programme and the learning outcomes that a typical student might reasonably be expected to achieve if s/he takes full advantage of the learning opportunities that are provided. More detailed information about the programme can be found in the student programme handbook and the University Regulations.

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Curriculum map for [Programme name]

This section shows the highest level at which programme outcomes are to be achieved by all graduates, and maps programme learning outcomes against the modules in which they are assessed.

Programme learning outcomes

Knowledge and understanding Practical skillsA1 C1A2 C2A3 C3A4 C4A5 C5A6 C6A7 C7Cognitive skills Graduate SkillsB1 D1B2 D2B3 D3B4 D4B5 D5B6 D6B7 D7

Programme outcomes A1 A2 A3 A4 A5 A6 A7 B1 B2 B3 B4 B5 B6 C1 C2 C3 C4 C5 C6 D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 D6 D7Highest level achieved by all graduates

Module Title Module Codeby Level

Programme outcomesA1 A2 A3 A4 A5 A6 A7 B1 B2 B3 B4 B5 B6 C1 C2 C3 C4 C5 C6 D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 D6 D7

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MODULE NARRATIVES In this section you will find details of all the modules associated with your programme so that you can see what is involved in your programme and make any choices over option modules (if applic-able).

The narratives are correct at the time of this handbook went to print, but details change over time (especially reading lists) and therefore you should always refer to the latest version available on the My Study area of myUniHub: https://myunihub.mdx.ac.uk/web/home-community/mystudy

Please insert module narratives downloaded from PIP. Throughout the handbook reading lists should be referenced in a consistent style and to the standards required from the student.

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