The New Academic Framework and progression

1. The New Academic Framework and progression

2. The New Academic Framework • Many aspects of the framework for undergraduate programmes has changed. These changes include: • Running year long 30 credit modules rather than 20 credit semester-long modules (though some 15 credit modules do still exist); • Greater opportunities for formative assessment; • Assessment Boards now make decisions on student progress and see students at a programme level.

3. Other changes to UEL’s undergraduate Regulatory Framework • Reassessment period has been brought forward to early summer (for 2015/16) • There is the possibility of submitting coursework up to 24 hours late with a deduction of 5 marks – instructions for this are on the website – add weblink; • Students need to have successfully completed at least 90 credits per year to progress;

4. Reassessment and Repeat – UG • Reassessment if not passed on assessment • all components <40% reassessed (unless pass compensation can be awarded and other thresholds met) • all components ≥40% marks carried through • reassessment in summer • reassessed components capped at 40% • achieved mark shown on Diploma Supplement • If not passed on reassessment • Assessment boards will make the decision – for students without a full credit load this can include repeating one assessment item only; repeating the failed module alongside the next level; repeating the year of study (which can only happen once during the lifetime of the student); switching to part time study to make up; or withdrawing from UEL.

5. Assessment Boards • Subject Area Progression Boards (one per subject area) • approves standards for all Subject Area modules • confirms module marks for modules at all levels • awards credit, including A(E)L credit, compensation and implements extenuation decisions • makes programme progression decisions for students on each programme in the subject area • Subject Area Award Boards • confers awards and classification • awards compensation (and credit) • implements Extenuation decisions

6. Classification • Postgraduate Masters • Pass 50-59% Merit 60%-69%, Distinction 70%+ • Undergraduate – (students on transition will be given either the old or new algorithm)

7. Transition students • Many of the students who joined prior to the New Academic Framework may have gaps in their credit profile; • It is necessary to ensure that students have a full profile and move onto the next level; • Separate transition regulations were approved to run alongside the new regulations, initially for two years but this could be extended; • Transition students need to pass 90 credits per year, although these can be at different levels; • Transition students classification will be calculated using both the old and new algorithms

8. Extenuation • Central panel still considers all claims, and some of the same outcomes apply – eg work within seven days marked if accepted extenuation. • Students can now apply for extenuation at resit even if they didn’t at the first sit • Assessment boards will know if extenuation has been granted when considering student profile.

9. The Board Process • Module marks entered (using Web Mark Entry) • Input of extenuation decisions to DELTA • Pre Board held • production of module reports POG • Progression Board held • Post Board amendments to results (e.g. EE moderation) • Process Module Results (TMR) • Production of Award Board reports (pre-checking of awards by programme leaders) • Award Board held

10. Pre-boards Pre-boards will be highly effective in streamlining the Progression boards • Prepare progression recommendations • Opportunity to discuss complex student profiles to produce a recommendation • Pre-boards do not form part of the formal University governance structure and are not attended by EEs or assessment board members • Scheduled between the availability of results and before the Progression board • Assessment Unit will organise with assistance of School Academic Registry Staff

11. Progression Board • Statistical Data • POGS (Module data) • Academic Misconduct • APL/ACL • Extenuation • Progression Reports (Including Combined Honours students) • Also include Pass Compensation report

12. Possible progression decisions • All students are entitled to one resit of any component that they fail (except for Academic Misconduct) • More complex progression decisions expected at the resit boards • Options include • allowing any student who has passed a minimum of 90 credits but fewer than 120 credits to retake (capped) any failed components • Enabling students with fewer than 90 credits to retake the academic year, in full, with no capping • Not progressing students with fewer than 60 credits, who will then have to leave UEL, unless there is accepted extenuation

13. Possible progression decisions • Progress – 120, 105 or 90 credits and achievable for student to pick up missing components alongside study at next level • Repeat – some success but not across all modules – eg passed 60-90 credits, or fewer with evidenced extenuation • Leave – fewer than 60 credits factoring in approved/rejected extenuation • Proceed decisions for part time students

14. Questions? Please contact Peter Board, Quality Manager (Collaborations) at p.board@uel.ac.uk