Academic Framework

The regulations apply to all taught LJMU programmes that lead to a validated award, wherever delivered.

Please click here for a summary of the main changes to the regulations from the UMF regulations to the new Academic Framework.

please click here for a paper provising further detail about the single tier assessment boards and pre board activity.

The Framework is accompanied by a Methods of Practice handbook as follows:

Section One - Interpreting the Academic Framework Regulations (click here to view)

This section provides commentary on the regulations and provides further detail about pre-assessment board activity, membership and quoracy of the Assessment Board.

Section Two - Related LJMU Policies (click here to view)

This section provides information about related LJMU policies that are relevant to the regulations but that are not part of the Academic Framework regulations. It covers the Board  of Study, e-submission, Personal Development Planning and feedback to students.

Section Three - Effective Practice (Click here to view)

This section provides guidance about effective practice in areas covered by the Academic Framework. It has information on programme aims and learning outcomes, curriculum mapping, programme design in a 24 credit module curriculum structure, time on task and use of private study time, developing work related learning and graduate skills, students with long term illness or disability, equality legislation and its impact on the curriculum design, an inclusive curriculum, technology enhanced learning, the use of institutional data to inform practice, key dates for programme teams using a standard academic calendar.

Section Four - The Accreditation of Prior (Experiential) Learning (click here to view)

This section provides information about the policy and processes associated with AP(E)L.

Section Five - Additional Information (click here to view)

This section covers the Higher Education Achievement Report (HEAR) and the Equality Act (2010).

Section Six - Professional Doctorates (click here to view)

These sections will be updated as required. Examples of effective practice or suggestions for additional information are welcome. Please contact Pat Eastwood, Academic Enhancement Unit, e-mail p.eastwood@ljmu.ac.uk ext 8676.

Quality processes documents

Learning and teaching resources

List of LJMU awards

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