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About QAA
What we do
We safeguard standards and improve the quality of UK higher education wherever it is delivered around the world.
We check that students working towards a UK qualification get the higher education they are entitled to expect.
Our Work
As the independent body entrusted with monitoring and advising on standards and quality in UK higher education, we are dedicated to checking that the three million students working towards a UK qualification get the higher education experiences they are entitled to expect. We ensure that students are involved all aspects of our work.
We work across all four nations of the UK. We also build international partnerships to enhance and promote the reputation of UK higher education worldwide.
Our Work in England
We work with the Office for Students and providers to assure the quality of higher education in England.
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Our Work in Scotland
QAA works with the Scottish Funding Council to assure the quality if higher education in Scotland.
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Our Work in Wales
We work with the Higher Education Funding Council for Wales to assure the quality of higher education in Wales.
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Our Work in Northern Ireland
We work with the Department for the Economy and providers to assure the quality of higher education in Northern Ireland.
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Working Internationally
The UK is a major player in the field of international higher education. We take a leading role in international developments in standards and quality.
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Our Mission
To safeguard standards and improve the quality of UK higher education wherever it is delivered around the world.
Our Vision
Our vision is for world leading and independently assured higher education.
Our Values
Collaboration
- has a Board which embodies co-regulation, representing broad student, provider and stakeholder interests – collaborating to lead QAA
- works with regulators, sector agencies and professional bodies, collaborating for the benefit of the sector
- works in collaboration with students and student organisations to engage students and enhance the student learning experience
- collaboratively supports the distinctive requirements of the UK’s home nations.
Innovation
- delivers innovative new approaches, services and valuable events to enhance practice and support providers
- is innovatively reviewing our internal systems and processes to deliver cost effective quality services
Expertise
- provides expert advice to the governments of the UK
- uses its expertise to strengthen quality assurance internationally
- uses its knowledge and expertise to benefit providers, students and stakeholders.
Accountability
- is accountable to our stakeholders through our governance structures
- has complaints and appeals processes in place to ensure we are held accountable for our decisions.
Integrity
- has integrity and, as a registered charity, acts in the interests of the public and its beneficiaries
- is fair and transparent in its operations, acting with integrity at all times.