The Academic Quality Unit (AQU) is responsible to the Director of Academic Services and the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Education) for the development and implementation of the University's policies and practices in relation to academic quality and standards.
BIQAES - Birmingham Integrated Quality Assurance and Enhancement System
BIQAES guidance including Comprehensive Programme Review, School Quality Review, and the Key Processes and Documents Checklist.
Annual module and programme review
Forms, guidance notes and examples of good practice for the annual review of undergraduate, postgraduate taught and postgraduate research programmes, and collaborative provision.
Quality Assurance Committee (QAC)
Information about QAC, including the terms of reference, membership, reporting relationships, agenda and papers.
External Examiners
Information for External Examiners including report forms, how to claim expenses, and the process for nominating External Examiners.
Student Representation System (SRS)
Information for staff involved in the operation of the SRS, including the minutes of the SRS Advisory Board (SRSAB).
Student complaints procedure
The University’s student complaints procedure, with guidance for both staff and students and complaint forms for use within the procedure.
Contact us
Contact details for staff in the AQU.