10 October 2024
ARB recently launched a consultation on Accreditation Rule 4.2: Degree awarding powers.
In October 2023, ARB introduced a new approach to the accreditation of qualifications as part of our wider reforms to initial education and training. This new approach was formalised in a set of procedures, known as ‘Accreditation Rules’ which the Board approved on 18 October 2023.
Accreditation Rule 4.2 requires that any learning provider who is applying to ARB for accreditation of a Level 7 master’s qualification (or equivalent) must either have degree awarding powers or have a formal agreement with a body with such powers.
The Accreditation Rules were published in draft as part of a public consultation on the full suite of ARB’s education reforms, and the feedback received through this consultation informed the Board’s decision to introduce the Rules.
ARB are now consulting on this rule, to ensure all stakeholders are aware of the Rule as drafted and the policy intent behind it.
More information on the consultation, and the link to complete it can be found here.
The consultation closes on 4 November 2024.
