Programme validation and institutional quality review
Structured academic review of proposed programmes
HIQAAA may provide structured academic review and validation processes designed to examine whether proposed programmes demonstrate appropriate academic structure, learning outcomes, curriculum coherence, assessment methodology, academic resources, and quality management arrangements.
Five stages from submission to enhancement
Each stage produces a record. A review moves forward only where the evidence supports the judgement being made.
Programme or institutional documentation is submitted for initial scrutiny.
Reviewers examine evidence against published criteria and note lines of enquiry.
Meetings with academic staff, students, and management test the evidence base.
Findings, conditions, and recommendations are set out with the reasoning behind them.
An improvement plan is agreed and monitored through the next review cycle.
Institutional reviews consider areas such as
What institutions usually submit
Request a validation or institutional review
Tell us about the provision under consideration and we will confirm the review route, evidence requirements, and indicative timeline.