The Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA) is an independent body entrusted with monitoring and advising on standards and quality in UK higher education. It is dedicated to checking that the three million students working towards a UK qualification get the higher education experience they are entitled to expect.
Bangor University International College underwent an Educational Oversight-Exceptional Arrangements review by the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA) in October 2022. The final report is available in full at: QAA Review 2022.
The QAA panel formed the following judgement about Bangor University International College.
- confidence can be placed in Bangor University International College’s management of its responsibilities for academic standards, as set out in its contractual arrangements with its academic partner
- confidence can be placed in Bangor University International College’s management and enhancement of the quality of learning opportunities.
The QAA panel identified the following features of good practice at Bangor University International College.
- The systematic use of formal and informal teaching observation which supports thematic learning and teaching developments.
- The development of an effective learning culture which supports students’ academic integrity.
- The highly effective interactive working partnership between the College, Bangor University and OIEG and the opportunities for staff development and external peer engagement.
- The effective adoption and refinement of learning technology platforms which improve and enhance pedagogic practice.