All courses and awards are governed by University Regulations that are designed to ensure each course and award is structured, delivered and assessed fairly, consistently and transparently.
Documents published by the Quality Assurance and Compliance Office (QACO) - qaco@kent.ac.uk.
While we review our Regulatory Framework due to the upcoming modifications for the academic year 2025/26, all of the below documents remain in force for the academic year 2024/25.
Includes the Medway School of Pharmacy and Canterbury Christ Church University
Codes of Practice and the associated documents that describe the requirements for Taught Courses in order to maintain quality and standards
Credit Framework and the associated documents that set out the requirements for the award of credit and qualification
Framework on the format, design and marking of assessment as conducted on modules and courses leading to University credit or a University award
Includes External Research degrees, Split PhD Candidates and co-supervisory of dual awards and Standing Orders Governing Research Appeals
Codes of Practice and the associated documents that describe the requirements for Research Courses in order to maintain quality and standards
Includes the Academic Appeals Policy and the Student Attendance and Engagement Policy
Includes guidance for examiners on examining students on taught and research courses
Includes the Social Work Professional Suitability Procedures, Fitness to Practice Procedures for Programmes Other than Social Work, guidance documents
Includes Kent's Degree Outcome Statement and information about quality assurance training
Includes a summary of changes to the Regulatory Framework and related announcements
Information about academic appeals - how to submit an appeal and appeal forms
We provide leadership, advice and guidance on quality assurance matters
Own your work, develop your own academic voice, and reference the research and ideas of others
Information about Kent's compliance with the Consumer Rights Protection Law
