The assessors come to this conclusion, based on the reassessment visit together with an analysis of the self-assessment and additional data provided. The academic specialisms and research interests of staff directly inform curricular design and content. Teaching is of high quality and is associated with a good variety of learning experiences and linked assessment. There is good progression through all programmes, and completion rates are high. Profession to employment or further study is good and, on some programmes, outstanding.
Comprehensive student handbooks provide good information at all levels.
Academic and pastoral support is of excellent quality. A wide range of good-quality specialist facilities and equipment are imaginatively used. Students have full access to audiovisual equipment of broadcast quality and to extensive computer provision. There was a prompt and thorough response by the University and the ICS to the assessors' concerns expressed in the previous assessment report. The aims set by the subject provider are met.