The study undertaken by a student that leads to a higher education award. A new independent agency responsible for ensuring and enhancing quality and academic standards. It was formed in July 1997 from a merger of HEQC and Funding Council quality assessment functions. A system used to allocate funds for research by the FundingCouncils. The exercise is conducted every 4 years and assesses the quality of research in Units of Assessment based on historical information.
Institutions submit evidence of their research activity since the last exercise.
See Appendix 2 for more details. A programme which contains a substantial work-based element. A body which exists to promote higher standards of achievement in schools by developing the curriculum and its assessment, and improving consistency and quality in public examinations. SCAA merged with the NCVQ in 1997 to form the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority. Semester A portion of the academic year.