Memorandum of Co-Operation Template Appendix 3Ab

Memorandum of Co-operation Template Appendix 3ab (For Programmes validated/reviewed in 2013/14

MEMORANDUM OF CO-OPERATION

BETWEEN

MIDDLESEX UNIVERSITY

[NAME OF PARTNER INSTITUTION(S)]

1. Scope of this Memorandum of Co-operation a) This Memorandum of Co-operation shall outline the specific details for Programmes and or Collaborative Research provision listed below and shall operate within the terms of the Partnership Agreement.

 Programmes/ Provision:

[FULL NAMES AND AWARD LEVEL OF ALL APPROVED QUALIFICATIONS AND PATHWAYS TO WHICH STUDENTS WILL BE RECRUITED].

 EITHER: Exit Level Qualifications: [For Validated programmes where permitted by local regulations]

[FULL NAMES OF ALL EXIT LEVEL QUALIFICATIONS AND PATHWAYS]. [STATE NONE IF NO EXIT AWARDS HAVE BEEN AGREED AT VALIDATION. NB ALL EXIT AWARDS SHOULD BE APPROVED BY THE UNIVERSITY’S APAC COMMITTEE WHETHER NAMED OR UNNAMED/GENERIC. UNNAMED/GENERIC EXIT AWARDS HAVE THE QUALIFICATION AND NO SUBJECT/SCHOOL TITLE].

 OR: Exit Level Qualifications: [For Collaborative Research, Joint & Franchised programmes]

Exit awards shall be available as determined by the University’s Assessment Regulations or Research Degree regulations as appropriate.. b) INCLUDE IF APPROPRIATE: This agreement replaces the previous agreement relating to [THE/THOSE] Programme(s) effective from [MONTH/YEAR], which is hereby declared null and void.

2. Nature of Collaboration

This/These programme(s) shall be [JOINT/FRANCHISED/VALIDATED/OTHER/COLLABORATIVE RESEARCH] collaborative programmes, as defined by the University’s Learning & Quality Enhancement Handbook (LQEH)1.

3. Administrative Arrangements

The programme(s)’ administrative arrangements shall be as set out in the relevant Administrative and Operational Annexe of this document.

4. Financial Arrangements

The Programme(s)’ financial arrangements are set out within this document and are subject to annual review.

1 Middlesex University’s Learning & Quality Enhancement Handbook (LQEH) http://www.mdx.ac.uk/aboutus/Strategy/quality-standards/handbook/index.aspx

1 Memorandum of Co-operation Template Appendix 3ab (For Programmes validated/reviewed in 2013/14

5. Qualification Certificate

Qualification certificates shall be produced by the University in accordance with the template included within this document.

PROGRAMME DETAILS a Name of Partner Institution(s): . 1 b Main Address . 2

Address at which the Programmes shall be delivered (if different from Main Address) c Telephone Number/Fax Number . d Responsible University School(s) Within the University, this programme shall be the . responsibility of the [NAME OF SCHOOL(S)] (hereafter 5 referred to as the University School(s)). e Study Site(s) . 6 f Location(s) of delivery . 7 g Validation Period Start and End Dates . (Day/Month/Year) 8 h Latest Date for completion of Review . [MONTH & YEAR] 9 i. First cohort start date (ie date of first cohort 1 at the Partner Institution immediately after current validation/review event) j. Pattern of entry of Programme’s Intakes (eg Annual Month(s) of entry 1 [MONTH(S)] each year [OR EVERY OTHER YEAR]. xxx xxx xxx Bi-Annual

xxx xxx xxx Rolling entry k Duration (number of terms/years) & Mode of FT duration PT duration . Attendance (full-time or part-time) 1 xx Terms xx Terms xx Terms or years or years or years

l. Programme code(s)/award ID (as generated 1 by the University.

m Application Route PARTNER Normally for Validated or Franchised . 1 MU Normally for Joint and Collaborative Research UCAS n Admissions Responsibility PARTNER Normally for Validated . 1 MU Normally for Joint and Collaborative Research

NB Franchised may be either o Mode of Delivery / Student Interaction Face to Face . 1 Distance Education

Blended p Minimum cohort intake for academic viability . purposes 1 Maximum cohort intake within the terms of the resources approved at validation q Expected date first qualifications to be made Month Year . xxx xxx 1 r Expected dates of Assessment Boards – Month(s) . Validated only. 1 xxx xxx xxx xxx Note: Franchised & Joint: As per MU Calendar s Which Institution(s) will invoice students for . tuition fees - PARTNER 2 MU Normally for Joint

t Articulation EITHER: An articulation agreement has been agreed for the . Programme(s), and subject to the stated conditions, students 2 shall be offered entry on the Programme(s) as detailed in an annexed Articulation Agreement.

OR: An articulation agreement has not been agreed for the Programme(s). u Progression All students who successfully complete the Programme(s) at . the Partner Institution shall be eligible for consideration for entry to [HONOURS DEGREE/POST-GRADUATE/

RESEARCH LEVEL] study at the University. v Certificates, Diploma Supplements and Students of the Partner Institution, who have successfully . Graduation completed the full Programme as determined by the 2 Assessment Board, shall receive the/one of the qualification(s) as stated in Section 1 as appropriate.

IF AGREED: The requirement for the University to verify all Partner Diploma Supplements is waived by the Academic Registrar. w Exit Awards Students who have partially completed the Programme(s) shall . receive the appropriate exit award (as provided by the 2 Programme(s)’ assessment regulations as agreed at validation.

For Validated collaborative programmes these will be as stated in Section 1.

x Is this Programme awarded with . classification? YES 2 NO y Is this Programme a Dual Award? . [INCLUDE IF APPROPRIATE] YES 2 NO

IF YES: In addition, in accordance with the University’s Academic Policy Statement on Dual Award (APS22), students of the Partner Institution, who have successfully completed the full Programme, shall also be eligible to receive a XXXXX [NAME OF DUAL QUALIFICATION FROM PARTNER] from the Partner Institution. All Diploma Supplements issued shall refer to both awards. z Language of External Examiner The External Examiner(s) shall be required to speak English . [INCLUDE IF APPROPRIATE] and [NAME OF FOREIGN LANGUAGE] and be familiar with 2 the expectations of the UK Quality Code.

PERSONNEL DETAILS - MIDDLESEX UNIVERSITY

SCHOOL / INSTITUTE / RKTO POST HOLDER NAME TELEPHONE NO. CONTACT FOR & EMAIL ADDRESS Dean of School (OR) Director (IWBL) (OR) Director of Research (RKTO) Deputy Dean (OR) Academic programme development. Head of Academic Development (IWBL) (OR) Director of Research (RKTO) University Link Tutor First point of contact for all academic programme related matters, e.g. curriculum development, authoring monitoring reports, handbooks, publicity and other documentation, teaching, learning and assessment academic support.

[ADD OR REMOVE MULTIPLE SCHOOL TABLES AS REQUIRED]

CENTRE FOR ACADEMIC PARTNERSHIPS POST HOLDER NAME TELEPHONE NO. CONTACT FOR & EMAIL ADDRESS

Partnerships First point of contact for operational Coordinator level admin support and guidance, general enquiries. Head of Academic UK collaborative partnerships. Partnerships Academic staff development. Quality assurance and enhancement. Partnership Services General collaborative advice, MoCs, Manager annual financial contracts, validated student data Head of International International collaborative Partnerships partnerships. Administrative staff development. Marketing Marketing support and advice

ACADEMIC QUALITY SERVICE POST HOLDER NAME TELEPHONE NO. CONTACT FOR & EMAIL ADDRESS School Quality Validation and Review Enhancement Manager

University Quality Institutional Approval and Monitoring Enhancement Manager Quality/Annual Monitoring (Partnerships & Quality Monitoring) University Quality External Examiner appointment and Enhancement Manager reports (Externality)

ACADEMIC REGISTRY [INCLUDE IF APPROPRIATE] POST HOLDER NAME TELEPHONE NO. CONTACT FOR & EMAIL ADDRESS Assistant Academic MU assessment regulations, MU Registrar (Assessment qualification certification, graduation and Events) ceremonies Assistant Academic Appeals, Academic Misconduct, Registrar (Assessment Certificate Production,Verifications and Conferment) and replacement certificates

PERSONNEL DETAILS - PARTNER INSTITUTION

POST HOLDER NAME & ADDRESS (if TELEPHONE NO. AND EMAIL different from the main address) Principal/Head of Institution/Chief Executive Officer

Head of Department/School/Faculty

Institution Link Tutor

POST HOLDER NAME & ADDRESS (if TELEPHONE NO. AND EMAIL different from the main address) Quality Assurance Contact

Finance Officer

Marketing Officer

Learning Resources Manager

IT Contact (for e-learning IT support)

POST HOLDER NAME & ADDRESS (if TELEPHONE NO. AND EMAIL different from the main address) Admissions Tutor

Admissions Administration Contact

Registry/Student Records contact (for student registrations)

Student Financial Support Contact

Graduation Ceremonies / Certificates contact

FINANCIAL ARRANGEMENTS

Insert one of the following separate Financial Templates:

FRANCHISED COLLABORATIVE PROGRAMME(S):

Validated and Franchised (UK) (B)

Franchised (International) (D)

JOINT COLLABORATIVE PROGRAMME(S):

Joint (UK HEFCE-Funded) (A)

Joint UK Full Cost and International (C)

VALIDATED COLLABORATIVE PROGRAMME(S):

Validated and Franchised (UK) (B)

Validated (International) (E)

COLLABORATIVE RESEARCH PROGRAMME(S):

Collaborative Research (F)

[INCLUDE]

ADMINISTRATIVE AND OPERATIONAL ANNEXE

JOINT, FRANCHISED, VALIDATED, COLLABORATIVE RESEARCH OR OTHER

[INCLUDE IF APPROPRIATE]

ARTICULATION AGREEMENTS

TO THE MEMORANDUM OF CO-OPERATION

MIDDLESEX UNIVERSITY

[NAME OF PARTNER INSTITUTION]

[NAME OF PROGRAMME(S)]

Insert, if applicable, one of the following separate Articulation Annexes:

For Articulation to University ‘in-house’ programmes or Joint or Franchised collaborative programmes (A)

For Articulation to University Validated collaborative programmes (B)

For Articulation to University ‘in-house’ Top-Up programmes ie 2+1 arrangements (C)

Note : Where an articulation agreement has already been signed separately (usually top-up overseas franchise d) this may be attached to the MoC as an annexe instead of using the template.

SPECIMEN UNDERGRADUATE/POSTGRADUATE AND COLLABORATIVE RESEARCH (TAUGHT) CERTIFICATE

UNIVERSITY CREST

in collaboration with

[NAME OF PARTNER INSTITUTION], [LOCATION OF PARTNER]

«FORENAME» «SURNAME»

SELECT AS APPROPRIATE:

for Bachelors and Masters qualifications (all classifications): has been awarded the degree of

for Foundation Degrees, all other UG awards and Post Graduate Certificate /Post Graduate Diploma awards: has been awarded the

«QUALIFICATION_TITLE IN FULL»

«CLASSIFICATION» [delete if not appropriate]

«PROGRAMME»

«QUALIFICATION_DATE»

A Diploma Supplement of the full Programme of study is issued to every graduate

Middlesex University Middlesex University Academic Registrar Vice-Chancellor Signature Signature

SPECIMEN RESEARCH DEGREE CERTIFICATE

UNIVERSITY CREST

in collaboration with

[NAME OF PARTNER INSTITUTION], [LOCATION OF PARTNER]

«FORENAME» «SURNAME»

has been awarded the degree of

«QUALIFICATION_TITLE»

for a thesis entitled

«PROGRAMME»

«QUALIFICATION_DATE»

Middlesex University Middlesex University Academic Registrar Vice-Chancellor Signature Signature

This Memorandum of Co-operation is hereby agreed by the partners.

AS WITNESS whereof this agreement has been signed on behalf of the parties:

Agreed on behalf of Agreed on behalf of Middlesex University PARTNER INSTITUTION

Myra Perry NAME OF SIGNATORY Pro Vice-Chancellor TITLE and Director of Academic Partnerships

[OR for IWBL programmes] Jonathan Garnett Director Institute for Work Based Learning

[OR for Pure Research programmes] Richard Comley Director of Research Research and Knowledge Transfer Office

Date: Date

[Partner Crest to be positioned here if required]