Credit Accumulation Regulations

Policy Statement

The School is committed to utilising the Credit Accumulation and Transfer System (CATS) to offer flexible, modular learning. CATS enables students to accumulate and transfer credits across modules and institutions, supporting personalised educational pathways and lifelong learning. This system ensures consistent workload measurement, transparency, and facilitates academic progress, rewarding students for their achievements and efforts.

Principles

  • Equity: Guaranteeing fair and non-discriminatory practices in the assignment of credits to all students.
  • Clarity: Providing clear definitions and guidelines surrounding the credit accumulation to avoid ambiguity and misunderstandings.
  • Recognition: Acknowledging the value of academic achievement and learning outcomes through appropriate credit allocation.
  • Flexibility: Allowing for varied pathways and learning experiences within the constraints of academic rigour.
  • Consistency: Maintaining uniform credit allocation policies across all programmes to ensure fairness.
  • Integrity: Upholding the honesty and accuracy of credit representation on student transcripts.
  • Transferability: Facilitating the movement within and between institutions through recognisable and standardised credit systems.
  • Progression: Supporting structured academic advancement that aligns with defined educational benchmarks.
  • Accountability: Ensuring that all involved parties are responsible for upholding the credit accumulation regulations.
  • Adaptability: Being responsive to the evolving educational landscape and adjusting credit policies as necessary.
  • Transparency: Making all regulations accessible for comprehension and adherence by the School community.
  • Quality Assurance: Committing to regular reviews of the credit accumulation procedures to uphold academic standards.

Metrics and KPIs

The following metrics will be measured and regularly reviewed as key performance indicators for the School to ensure the effectiveness of this policy and associated operations.

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