Frequently Asked Questions

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You will be required to sign an Agreement Document and your Institution and validated scheme details will appear on our website.

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Yes. Full details are provided in the document Validation of Research Degrees (this document will be updated during session 2009/10 following review.
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Schemes are validated for an initial period of five years at which time a major, or periodic review is held to consider re-validation for a further five years.
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Marketing materials must be approved by the University of Wales in line with with the Guidelines for Advertising and Publicity Materials| .
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See the Student Registration| guidelines 
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All students applying for postgraduate study must provide evidence that they have met the University of Wales entry requirement, i.e. must be in possession of a University of Wales recognised British bachelor standard degree, or, must posess substantial  relevant and responsible experience. Registration on validated postgraduate schemes is dependent upon successful matriculation - further details on matriculation can be found in our student registration guidelines|  and Academic Protocol 4 .   
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Yes, in principle. Applications must be made to the Validation Unit in line with the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme and guidelines for the registration of students| and require the approval of your Moderator.
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External Examiners appointed by the University of Wales will approve assessments. Draft assessments should be submitted to the Validation Unit 10 weeks before assessments are given to students.
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All draft examination papers and model answers and an agreed proportion of at least 10% of assessed work contributing to the final award. Please see the Validation Unit's guidance on delivery in languages other than English| and the Assessment Approval Procedure| .
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Students results are considered at a University of Wales Examining Board held wither at the end of Part One (for Master's schemes) or on completion of a level of study. Examining Boards determine the entitlement of students to receive awards and the classification of those awards.
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