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What does the HEQC look at in order to accredit programmes?

For new programmes, the HEQC uses a set of nine criteria, each with a number of minimum standards. The broad criteria that are used to evaluate whether the programme meets the requirements for accreditation are:

• Programme design, including the complexity of the programme depending on its NQF level
• Student recruitment, admission and selection policies and procedures, including those that will ensure that historically disadvantaged students get access to the institution.
• Staffing qualifications, experience and seniority                                       
• Teaching and learning strategy                                                               
• Student assessment policies and procedures      
• Infrastructure and library resources                                                         
• Programme administrative services                                                         
• Postgraduate policies, procedures and regulations (where applicable)