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UG APE form version July 2016
Annual Programme Evaluation (APE)Undergraduate Programmes
This form should be completed with reference to the Guidance for Annual Programme Evaluation as soon as reasonably possible after the end of the academic year. It is not necessary to wait for data to become available; this should be added as it becomes available. The APE, and updates made to it are reviewed regularly by the PC and SSLC (see APE guidance for timetable).
Programme/ programmes covered (see guidance for effective ‘clustering’ of programmes)
Academic year under review
Programme Director/s
Key contact (only complete if a group of programmes covered by the APE)
Associate Dean (Education)
Date of next Periodic Review
Progress trackingDate received by Board of Studies
Date last reviewed by Programme Committee/ Critical Review Panel
Date last reviewed by SSLC
Partnership provisionApplicable (complete section below) Not applicable
Check all types that apply
Definitions of types: Joint Programme with non-Degree Awarding Powers (DAP) Body Joint Programme with Degree Awarding Powers (DAP) BodyFranchised Provision
Articulation AgreementAccess/Feeder
Franchised Access/Feeder
Off-site partnership delivery
Name of partner/s
Name of Partnership Co-ordinator
Academic Partnership Co-ordinator Annual Report attached
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Milestones, targets and statistical dataComplete this section in relation to the four headings provided beginning with a summary of the programme’s current position against milestones and targets (see the guidance and https://www.city.ac.uk/intranet/strategy-and-planning/performance). Commentary should then be provided on significant trends, contextual factors and comparisons to sector competitors. Please also make reference to items in the action plan addressing findings from the data. As per the University’s new Vision and Strategy 2026, particular focus should be given to progression, student satisfaction and graduate prospects (which is why you are asked to consider each of these separately).
Progression/Completion
Student Satisfaction
Graduate Prospects
Other milestones, targets and statistics
Summary evaluationThis is an open space to explore the overall health of the programme over the past academic year; strengths/concerns, the cumulative impact of enhancement activity; relevant wider changes within the programme, discipline area, School and/or University; future direction, relevant and challenges; and any other areas the programme team wish to highlight. Please also include any obstacles and/or challenges to the delivery of the action plan.
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Good Practice/Supporting the Education and Student StrategyPlease use this space to report on any new developments and existing good practice. Where possible please relate these to the five Education and Student Strategy hubs of Research and Practice Informed Education, Support for Success, Career Development and Employability, City Communities and/or In the Heart of a Global City.
Hub (if applicable) Developments or existing good practice Source (e.g. external examiner report)
Thematic Focus: Embedding Employability within the Curriculum
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This round will focus on embedding Employability within the Curriculum. Next year (the 2016/17 round) the focus will be on Assessment Strategy.
The City, University of London definition of Employability is:
City, University of London seeks to ‘empower individuals to develop the knowledge, transferable skills, attributes, self-awareness and confidence that will enable them to build rewarding careers
and make a valued contribution to society’
Use the space below to focus on how your curriculum has been explicitly designed to develop the transferable skills, attributes, self-awareness and confidence required in the industry sectors your graduates expect to enter upon graduation. This could include both the inclusion of credit bearing ‘employability modules’ and / or the adoption of a pedagogical approach which looks to proactively develop the aforementioned range of employability skills whilst teaching academic content. Please include how this has been approached in the past and if any further actions are planned in the future. (max 250 words)
In addition to this, please detail your approach to placement/work experience and student mobility opportunities if not detailed elsewhere.
Student feedback
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Student views Please indicate student views on the current version of this document. It is good practice to ensure students have access to relevant sections of the current copy, as well as receiving the APE and on-going updates via the SSLC.
Your Voice, Our Action Changes made within the Programme as a direct result of feedback received via student surveys or other channels (e.g. SSLC): please list each area separately so that this can be used by Programme teams and at university level as part of the Your Voice Our Action campaign. Please write in student-facing language. How your (student) feedback has informed change on your course
Area (please specify)
Student FeedbackYou Said
Change Implemented We did
Impact on student experience (include student views on actions taken)
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[Add more boxes as required to ensure all changes implemented are captured]
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Action plan Please include a separate action plan for each programme covered by the APE.The Action Plan should be updated and added to throughout the year. This section can be cut and pasted into other documents, uploaded onto Moodle and be presented at SSLC and Programme Committee meetings to ensure that all key issues identified are followed-up with an appropriate action plan and the feedback loop is being closed off appropriately. Key committees receive the APE at designated points throughout the year to maintain an overview of progress.
Summary of actions (2015-16/ 2016-17)The action plan should summarise any incomplete actions and outline new actions arising from the evaluation process. Outstanding and new actions should be updated regularly.The guidance provides more information about what is being requested under each header.
Date and academic year
Broad area, specific issue and source
Action (please be specific and note if this is a new or ongoing action)
Person(s) responsible for action
Intended impact or actual impact of action
Support needs for implementation of action (e.g. specific service/ technology, etc.)
Deadline Status of action (e.g. complete/ongoing/long term priority)
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[Add more boxes as required to ensure all key actions are noted]
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Appendix 1: Management information Management information tables should be completed as per the guidance provided in the Annual Programme Evaluation Guidance and the Technical Annex. Please read the guidance to ascertain how data relates to strategic destinations and milestones and how targets are set.
Where programmes have been clustered it may be helpful to provide data separately to ensure any differences between cohorts can be seen. Each table includes a header ‘programmes covered’ to ensure it is clear which programme/s the data relates to.
1. Progression between PartsInformation on students who progress between the different parts of a programme as follows:
a) The number of students who progress at first attempt, categorised by number and as a % of the cohort
b) The number of students who progress following resits, categorised by number and as a % of the cohort
[Please change FT/PT and month of entry or add additional rows as required]
1a – progression from Part I to Part II See https://www.city.ac.uk/intranet/strategy-and-planning/performance for School and subject specific milestones
Programme/s covered
Student Cohort(mode of study, start month)
Progression from Part I to Part II at first attempt
Progression from Part I to Part II following resits
Number % of cohort Number % of cohort
2013-14 year of entry (FT, September)
2012-13 year of entry (FT, September)
Total progressing 2013-14
2014-15 year of entry (FT, September)
2013-14 year of entry (FT, September)
Total progressing 2014-15
2015-16 year of entry (FT, September)
2014-15 year of entry (FT, September)
Total progressing 2015-16
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1b – Progression from Part II to Part IIIProgrammes covered
Student Cohort(mode of study, start
month)
Progression from Part II to Part III at first attempt
Progression from Part II to Part III following resits
Number% of cohort
Number% of cohort
2012-13 year of entry (FT, September)
2011-12 year of entry (FT, September)
Total progressing 2013-14
2013-14 year of entry (FT, September)
2012-13 year of entry (FT, September)
Total progressing 2014-15
2014-15 year of entry (FT, September)
2013-14 year of entry (FT, September)
Total progressing 2015-16
2. Reasons for student withdrawals/transfersReasons students withdraw or transfer from the programme/s, categorised by the year in which the student is studying and by the year of study (e.g. Part I, II or III).
[Please delete unused rows]
Programme/s covered
Reason for withdrawal/transfer*
Within academic year/year of study
TOTAL
2013-14 2014-15 2015-16
Pt I
Pt II
Pt1 II
I
Pt I
Pt II
Pt II
I
Pt I
Pt II
Pt II
I
Academic Fail
Transferred (changed cohort)
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Health Reasons
Death
Financial
Funding no sponsor
Funding no support
Deregistered
Other personal
Child Care Responsibilities
Personal Family
[Record] Written Off
Exclusion
Employment
Other
Other – Course
Other – University
Other – Refused to give reason
Internal Transfer (changed course)
Other – Wrong course
Unknown
TOTAL
3. Graduate destinationsDestinations of students from the programme following graduation (data is provided for students graduating the year previously). Programmes which have more detailed data (e.g. particular employers) may wish to include this as well.
See https://www.city.ac.uk/intranet/strategy-and-planning/performance for School and subject specific milestones
Programme/s covered
Graduate Destination
Graduation yearTOTAL
2012-13 2013-14 2014-15
Employed
Self-employed
Voluntary employment
Unemployed
Further study
Other
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Unknown
TOTAL
4. Admissions data – applications Applications from prospective students categorised according to applicant fee status and overall number of applications each year.
Programme/s covered
For entry in:Fee status
TOTALUK & EU Overseas Not Assigned* Under review
2013-14
2014-15
2015-16
5. Admissions data – intakeStudent intake categorised according to student fee status and overall student intake each year.
[Please change FT/PT and month of entry or add additional rows as required]
Programme/s covered
Student Cohort(mode of study, start month)
Fee statusTOTAL
EU Home Overseas
2013-14 year of entry (FT, September)
Total entering 2013-14
2014-15 year of entry (FT, September)
Total entering 2014-15
2015-16 year of entry (FT, September)
Total entering 2015-16
6. Admissions – qualifications on entryNew students categorised according to highest qualification gained prior to entry to City.
Programme/s covered
For entry in:
Qualification typeTOTAL1st UK
DegreeFoundation
CourseMix A'/
GNVQ 3Other Not
KnownNot
Assigned
2013-14
2014-15
2015-16
TOTAL
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7. Degree class distributionInformation on students’ degree classifications
See https://www.city.ac.uk/intranet/strategy-and-planning/performance for School and subject specific milestones
[Please change FT/PT and month of entry or add additional rows as required]
Programmes covered
Student Cohort(mode of study, start
month)First
Upper Secon
d
Lower Secon
dThird
Lower qual* (Ord,
DipHE, CertHE)
Not assigned TOTAL
2011-12 year of entry (FT, September)
2010-11 year of entry
(FT, September)
2009-10 year of entry
(FT, September)
2008-09 year of entry
(FT, September)
Total graduating 2013-14
2012-13 year of entry(FT, September)
2011-12 year of entry
(FT, September)
2010-11 year of entry
(FT, September)
2009-10 year of entry
(FT, September)
Total graduating 2014-15
2013-14 year of entry(FT, September)
2012-13 year of entry
(FT, September)
2011-12 year of entry
(FT, September)
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2010-11 year of entry
(FT, September)
Total graduating 2015-16
*if any of these are awarded, please state which qualifications have been awarded
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Appendix 2a - NSS targets and actions
See https://www.city.ac.uk/intranet/strategy-and-planning/performance for School and subject specific milestones. It is recommended that programme teams set an overall target for each section (rather than one for each question), unless there is a specific ‘outlier’ question significantly different to the remainder of the section. The action plan should address areas where the programme is below its target.
Programme/s covered
NSS Question 2015 score
2016 target score
2016 actual score
Action Plan (please specify relevant action no/s)
2017 target score
Teaching on My Course1. Staff are good at explaining things
2. Staff have made the subject interesting
3. Staff are enthusiastic about what they are teaching
4. The course is intellectually stimulating
Assessment and Feedback 5. The criteria used in marking have been clear in advance
6. Assessment arrangements and marking have been fair
7. Feedback on my work has been prompt
8. I have received detailed comments on my work
9. Feedback on my work has helped me clarify things I did not understand
Academic Support10. I have received sufficient advice and support with my studies
11. I have been able to contact staff when I needed to
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Programme/s covered
NSS Question 2015 score
2016 target score
2016 actual score
Action Plan (please specify relevant action no/s)
2017 target score
12. Good advice was available when I needed to make study choices
Organisation and Management 13. The timetable works efficiently as far as my activities are concerned
14. Any changes in the course or teaching have been communicated effectively
15. The course is well organised and is running smoothly
Learning Resources16. The library resources and services are good enough for me needs
17. I have been able to access general IT resources when I needed to
18. I have been able to access specialised equipment when I needed to
Personal Development19. The course has helped me to present myself with confidence
20. My communication skills have improved
21. As a result of the course, I feel confident in tackling unfamiliar problems
22. Overall satisfaction
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Appendix 2b – Your Voice 1 targets and actions See https://www.city.ac.uk/intranet/strategy-and-planning/performance for School and subject specific milestones. It is recommended that programme teams set an overall target for each section (rather than one for each question), unless there is a specific ‘outlier’ question significantly different to the remainder of the section. The action plan should address areas where the programme is below its target.
Programme/s coveredYour Voice 1 Question 2015
score2016 target score
2016 actual score
Action Plan (please specify relevant action no/s)
2017 target score
Teaching on My course1. Staff are good at explaining things
2. Staff have made the subject interesting
3. Staff are enthusiastic about what they are teaching
4. The course is intellectually stimulating
Assessment and Feedback 5. The criteria used in marking have been clear in advance
6. Assessment arrangements and marking have been fair
7. Feedback on my work has been prompt
8. I have received detailed comments on my work
9. Feedback on my work has helped me clarify things I did not understand
Academic Support10. I have received sufficient advice and support with my studies
11. I have been able to contact staff when I needed to
12. Good advice was available when I needed to make study choices
Organisation and Management 13. The timetable works efficiently as far as my activities are concerned
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Programme/s coveredYour Voice 1 Question 2015
score2016 target score
2016 actual score
Action Plan (please specify relevant action no/s)
2017 target score
14. Any changes in the course or teaching have been communicated effectively
15. The course is well organised and is running smoothly
Learning Resources16. The library resources and services are good enough for me needs
17. I have been able to access general IT resources when I needed to
18. I have been able to access specialised equipment when I needed to
Personal Development19. The course is helping me to present myself with confidence
20. My communication skills are improving
21. The course is helping me to tackle unfamiliar problems
22. Overall satisfaction
Your Transition to University
The course information I received before I arrived gave me a good idea what to expect
The course induction helped me understand what would be expected of me
My experience of my course so far is what I had hoped for
Student Engagement (new questions likely to feature in revised NSS)My course has challenged me to achieve my best work
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My course has provided me with opportunities to explore ideas or concepts in depth
My course has provided me with opportunities to bring information and ideas together from different topics
My course has provided me with opportunities to apply what I have learnt
Your University Life: Students' UnionThinking of all the services, including support, activites and academic representation provided by the Students' Union, to what extent do you agree with the following statement: I am satisfied with the Students' Union
The Students' Union Programme Representative system offers good academic representation
The Students' Union offers a good range of activities, clubs, societies and events
The Union Support Service (USS) offers a good level of support
Your University Life: The UniversityI feel part of the community on my course/discipline
I can find suitable space in the University to socialise with other students
I am satisfied with the catering provisions and the quality of catering provided on campus
I can access the information I need as a student
I can access the support I need as a student
I feel positive about being a student at City University London
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Appendix 2c – Your Voice 2 targets and actions
See https://www.city.ac.uk/intranet/strategy-and-planning/performance for School and subject specific milestones. It is recommended that programme teams set an overall target for each section (rather than one for each question), unless there is a specific ‘outlier’ question significantly different to the remainder of the section. The action plan should address areas where the programme is below its target.
Your Voice 2 Question 2015 score 2016 target score
2016 actual score
Action Plan (please specify relevant action no/s)
2017 target score
Teaching on My Course1. Staff are good at explaining things
2. Staff have made the subject interesting
3. Staff are enthusiastic about what they are teaching
4. The course is intellectually stimulating
Assessment and Feedback 5. The criteria used in marking have been clear in advance
6. Assessment arrangements and marking have been fair
7. Feedback on my work has been prompt
8. I have received detailed comments on my work
9. Feedback on my work has helped me clarify things I did not understand
Academic Support10. I have received sufficient advice and support with my studies
11. I have been able to contact staff when I needed to
12. Good advice was available when I needed to make study choices
Organisation and Management 13. The timetable works efficiently as far as my activities are concerned
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Your Voice 2 Question 2015 score 2016 target score
2016 actual score
Action Plan (please specify relevant action no/s)
2017 target score
14. Any changes in the course or teaching have been communicated effectively
15. The course is well organised and is running smoothly
Learning Resources16. The library resources and services are good enough for me needs
17. I have been able to access general IT resources when I needed to
18. I have been able to access specialised equipment when I needed to
Personal Development19. The course has helped me to present myself with confidence
20. My communication skills have improved
21. As a result of the course, I feel confident in tackling unfamiliar problems
22. Overall satisfaction
Student Engagement (new questions likely to feature in revised NSS)My course has challenged me to achieve my best work
My course has provided me with opportunities to explore ideas or concepts in depth
My course has provided me with opportunities to bring information and ideas together from different topics
My course has provided me with opportunities to apply what I have
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Your Voice 2 Question 2015 score 2016 target score
2016 actual score
Action Plan (please specify relevant action no/s)
2017 target score
learnt
Your progress and future I am confident about my progress on my course so far.
I have a clear understanding about what is expected of me on the course next year.
Helpful advice and support is available to me about career options
Your University Life: Students' UnionThinking of all the services, including support, activites and academic representation provided by the Students' Union, to what extent do you agree with the following statement: I am satisfied with the Students' Union
The Students' Union Programme Representative system offers good academic representation
The Students' Union offers a good range of activities, clubs, societies and events
The Union Support Service (USS) offers a good level of support
Your University Life: The UniversityI feel part of the community on my course/discipline
I can find suitable space in the University to socialise with other students
I am satisfied with the catering provisions and the quality of catering provided on campus
I can access the information I need as a student
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Your Voice 2 Question 2015 score 2016 target score
2016 actual score
Action Plan (please specify relevant action no/s)
2017 target score
I can access the support I need as a student
I feel positive about being a student at City University London
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