A handbook on quality assurance for the sub-degree sector has been published to improve the branch's overall quality.

The handbook is an important reference document for the sector on the essential principles and practices in quality assurance, promoting the sharing of good practices among institutions, and enhancing quality-assurance consistency across the sub-degree branch.

It consists of two parts, the first listing general principles in quality assurance, and the second focusing on good quality assurance practices.

The practices as set out in the handbook are comprehensive and organised in topical chapters, which include vision and mission planning, governance and management, programme design and development, teaching and learning support, student assessment, collaborative arrangements, professional programmes and professional accreditation, and resources, staffing and infrastructure. Click here for details.