Criteria and domains
Understand how the quality areas are structured and what each domain aims to measure.
Explore the reviewQUAA standardsDesigned to be explicit.
Designed to be explicit.
Built to be examined.
A structured, version-controlled approach to review criteria, evidence, methodology and public reporting.
Version note QUAA Higher Education Review Framework v0.1 is a design draft; it has not been externally validated, approved as a certifying standard or applied in an operational review.
Framework architecture
One core framework. Different review scopes.
Eight proposed assessment domains provide shared review vocabulary. Detailed indicators, thresholds and procedural safeguards will be validated before use.
01 / DOMAIN
Governance & accountability
Leadership authority, transparency, delegated oversight and documented responsibilities.
02 / DOMAIN
Academic and programme design
Approved curricula, coherent learning outcomes and purposeful academic standards.
03 / DOMAIN
Teaching and learning delivery
Competent educators, resourced learning environments and student engagement.
04 / DOMAIN
Assessment & integrity
Fair assessment, moderation, identity assurance and academic integrity processes.
05 / DOMAIN
Learner journey & support
Admissions, orientation, student guidance, complaints and fair progression.
06 / DOMAIN
Digital access & inclusion
Platform accessibility, flexible participation, inclusive learning design and resilience.
07 / DOMAIN
Data and public information
Accurate institutional claims, protected personal data and clear public disclosures.
08 / DOMAIN
Quality enhancement
Feedback loops, actions taken, risk monitoring and evidence of continuous improvement.
Review methodology
See the proposed assessment, reviewer and reporting safeguards.
Explore the reviewWhat counts as evidence
Learn how QUAA distinguishes a written claim from verifiable implementation evidence.
Explore the reviewStart with clarity
Build a reviewable quality system.
Begin with clear scope, published criteria and a realistic evidence inventory.
Detailed review domains: Explore six evaluation criteria resources. Public standards are not awards or accreditation decisions.