Periodic Review

What is the purpose of the Periodic Review?

The Periodic Review procedure allows the University to maintain:

• The coherence and relevance of its portfolio of taught programmes.
  
• Academic standards and student achievement.
  
• The quality of the student learning experience.
  
• Opportunities for enhancement.
  

Periodic Review outcomes:

• Periodic Review outcomes for 2012-13
  
• Periodic Review outcomes for 2013-14
  
• Periodic Review outcomes for 2014-15
  
• Periodic Review outcomes for 2015-16
  
• Periodic Review outcomes for 2016-17
  
• Periodic Review outcomes for 2017-18
  

Useful links

Procedure:

• Periodic Review procedure (including review procedure for partner provision)
  

Guidance documents for University Periodic Review:

• Aide-memoire for a stage one Periodic Review meeting
  
• Aide memoire for a stage two Periodic Review meeting
  
• Brief for external members of Periodic Review panels
  
• Brief for student members of Periodic Review panels 
  
• Step-by-step guide for panel chairs
  
• Step-by-step guide for panel members
  
• Step-by-step guide for school/subject area representative
  
• Periodic Review self evaluation document outline 
  

Guidance documents for Periodic Review of Partner Provision:

• Aide memoire for a Stage 1 Periodic Review meeting
  
• Aide memoire for a Stage 2 Periodic Review meeting
  
• Brief for external members of Periodic Review panels
  
• Brief for student members of Periodic Review panels
  
• Step by step guide for panel chairs
  
• Step by step guide for panel members
  
• Step by step guide for subject area representative
  
• Periodic Review self evaluation document outline (Stage 1)
  
• Periodic Review self evaluation document outline (Stage 2).
  

Feedback form and Questionnaires:

• Feedback form
  
• Questionnaire for Employer Input to Periodic Review Process
  
• Questionnaire for Graduate Input to Periodic Review Process
  

Periodic Review External Adviser Nomination Form

Claim forms and guidance:

• Expenses claim form for External Advisers
  
• Fee claim form for External Advisers
  
• Guidance notes for External Advisers
  
• Student Payment Form
  
• General Data Protection Regulation statement
  

Key University level documentation: 

• University Strategy 2020
  
• University of Plymouth Education and Student Experience Strategy 2018–2023
  
• Assessment Policy
  
• University Quality Assurance Handbook
  

QAA Quality Code:

• Chapter B8: Programme monitoring and review