Quality Assurance System
The Quality Assurance System supports the continuous development and enhancement of the quality of education across the study programmes offered by The Barratt Due Academy. It also ensures that the Academy’s activities are aligned with Barratt Due’s overall objectives and strategies.
Quality Culture
A key principle of the Academy’s quality assurance work is to foster a strong culture of quality, in which both staff and students actively contribute to enhancing the quality of education.
Principles of a Strong Quality Culture
- Democratic decision-making processes
- Shared responsibility at all levels
- Equal treatment and fairness
- Transparency
- Systematic documentation
The Quality Cycle
Throughout all processes and at every level of its systematic quality assurance work, The Barratt Due Academy applies an integrated approach known as the quality cycle. This approach ensures that quality enhancement is continuous and purposeful, and that decisions are based on a robust foundation of evaluation and evidence.
Putting the Quality Assurance System into Practice
Six Areas of Quality Assurance
These six quality areas encompass the entire educational journey – from admissions and study programme design, through students’ learning experiences, to the achievement of intended learning outcomes.
Six Areas of Quality Assurance
Governance, Organisation and Responsibilities
The quality of teaching and learning is supported by a number of committees and advisory bodies. These have clearly defined roles, responsibilities and reporting lines, which together help to ensure a coherent and systematic approach to quality assurance.
Governance, Organisation and Responsibilities
Annual Cycle and Reporting
Through the various stages of the annual cycle – evaluation, action, planning and implementation – and through evaluations, surveys and study programme reports, The Barratt Due Academy ensures thorough documentation and transparency in its quality assurance work.
Annual Cycle and Reporting
Periodic Review
Periodic reviews are conducted to ensure the coherence of the study programme, the achievement of intended learning outcomes, and the programme’s continued relevance to society and the world of work.
Periodic Review
Student and Staff Participation
Students and staff are regarded as key contributors to the Academy’s systematic quality assurance work. Learn how The Barratt Due Academy facilitates active participation across all areas of the quality assurance system.
Student and Staff Participation