The university offers schools who wish to participate, the option of a student-designed award, often called the Open Award. This allows students to gain an academic award for a personally-designed learning programme. Whilst the student's programme is unique, it fits within a regulatory framework which describes the number of credits, level, rate of progression and assessment which the student will undertake.
Students use a range of learning methods.
Others will take Brookes modules. Students will operate within already established parameters and systems. For example, assessment shows their work to be of comparable rigour, coherence and relevance. Quality assurance mechanisms apply equally here in that external examiners confirm assessment decisions and staff development ensures academic tutors have the skills required. Administrative systems are being redesigned and modified to hold student records.