Changes to collaborative provision will be minimal, as proven by a structural analysis performed at the end of last year. The analysis showed that current programmes shouldn’t be modified, as they already have a mainly compulsory structure and manage discrete years of study.
It has been proposed that degree classification and progression models should apply just to those BA/BA Hons programmes that are fully taught at the colleges. Top-up and foundation degrees’ progression and degree classification should remain in its current form, due to the variety of students that use this scheme (not just ACPs).
International Collaborative Provision has historically acted as a “mirrored provision”, emulating closely (with one year difference) the development and structure of Faculties’ in-house programmes. It has been proposed that the implementation of structural changes relating to the Academic Framework in these programmes should take into account the mirrored provision factor, allowing the scheme to continue. Therefore, all relevant changes must be implemented a year after our in-house programmes, starting with Level 4 in September 2021.
Regarding module registration, only programmes that require Brookes’ timetabling will be subjected to the new module deadlines. Programmes that are fully timetabled by the colleges will remain outside of this initiative.