Externality

The University utilizes external input into a range of its quality assurance processes as set out below:

Process	Input external to the University
Programme Approval	Critical friend on School Advisory Panel Normally two external members on Programme Approval Panel, including a representative from a public or statutory body (PSB) where appropriate
Annual Programme Review and Evaluation (APRE)	Input from External Examiners reports Lay member of Council on APRE sub-committee
Annual Review and Evaluation of Postgraduate Research Activity (AREPRA)	Input from External Examiners’ reports
Quality Progress Review	External influences considered as part of the exercise
Periodic Review and revalidation	Use of critical friend for developmental advice and external moderator to advise Revalidation Sub-Committee
External Examining	Consideration of annual External Examiner reports

Those involved from outside the University in our quality assurance processes are drawn from a wide range of institutions and are selected because of their specific expertise both in the area of study involved and in the higher educational process in general.