Essential Higher Education Information


Subject to Validation

When browsing our Higher Education course fact sheets if you see the words, Subject to Validation, this means the course is in development and the details of the course are in the process of being finalised by The Open University or Pearson. We would expect this course to be approved, however, this is not guaranteed and should the course not go ahead you will be informed by Middlesbrough College and assistance will be provided to those who have been offered a place to find a suitable alternative course either at Middlesbrough College or at another provider.


Regulations, Policies and Procedures

All of the higher education awards (courses) are validated by The Open University or Pearson Education.

Regulations for continuing students who commenced their studies before September 2018 on programmes that are validated by Teesside University are available on the Teesside University website.


Arrangements to Support Student Transfer Requests
Middlesbrough College does not currently have a specific policy or process in place beyond the standard admissions procedure to support student transfer to/from a different provider or from one course to another. However, the College does and will continue to support student transfers of this nature on a case-by-case basis. Any requests or enquiries concerning student transfer should be directed to heoffice@mbro.ac.uk in the first instance.

Open University
Student's Guide to Studying on a Programme Validated by the Open University
 
The Open Univeristy Regulations for Validated Awards

QAA Quality Code

QAA Quality Code


Office for Students

We’re now OfS Registered, which means we meet the Office for Students requirements for course quality, academic standards, student support, student protection and more. For more information see www.officeforstudents.org.uk/the-register.


2019 to 2020 ofs-access-and-participation-plan

2021 to 2024/5 OfS Access and Participation Plan

2021-22 to 2025-26 Access and Participation Plan

APP 2021/22 - 2025/26 Summary

2023-24 Fee Information Summary

Access and Participation Plan Impact Report 10004344

 
Student’s Guide for Validated Partners

The College Fees Guidance document and Fees Policy includes information and guidance on terms and conditions, payments and refunds and more.

The College Terms and Conditions  are also supported by the College Student Protection Plan and the College Enrolment forms. 

As the Fees Policy is a College wide document, it is not duplicated on the HE Essential Information page, but is linked under the Middlesbrough College general Policies and Procedures heading on this page.
 

Student Loan Information

Information about Students Loans (for Fees and Maintenance) are available on the Financial Support page.

Please visit the Student Loans Company website for the latest guidance and to start the student loan application process.



Higher Education Policies and Procedures 

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Code Of Practice On Freedom Of Speech And Expression - Oct 2022PDF159.16 KB Download
Academic Appeals Policy (including Academic Appeal form)DOCX127.94 KB Download
Academic Board Terms of ReferenceDOCX80.02 KB Download
Academic Misconduct ProcedureDOCX106.79 KB Download
Admissions Appeals ProcedureDOCX113.47 KB Download
Admissions PolicyDOCX95.31 KB Download
Assessment and Feedback PolicyDOCX137.43 KB Download
Assessment Boards Terms of ReferenceDOCX124.92 KB Download
Attendance PolicyDOCX169.03 KB Download
Code of Practice for ResearchDOCX92.30 KB Download
Code Of Practice On Freedom Of Speech And ExpressionDOCX91.23 KB Download
Extenuating Circumstances PolicyDOCX143.75 KB Download
Module and Programme Monitoring PolicyDOCX118.86 KB Download
Programme Approval, Periodic Review Process and Termination of Validated ProgrammesDOCX119.75 KB Download
Programme Boards Terms of ReferenceDOCX76.24 KB Download
Recognition of Prior Learning PolicyDOCX156.97 KB Download
Registration of StudentsDOCX81.37 KB Download
Research Ethics PolicyDOCX181.99 KB Download
Student Personal Development and PlanningDOCX80.26 KB Download
Student RepresentationDOCX90.13 KB Download
Student Work Experience, Raising and Escalating Concerns (Whistleblowing) ProcedureDOCX121.50 KB Download
Data Protection PolicyPDF181.89 KB Download
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Statement and PolicyPDF282.16 KB Download
Student Disciplinary PolicyPDF696.24 KB Download

 

Students Consumer Rights


In the interest of providing a positive experience for all of our students, we monitor the level of demand for all of our courses very closely. If we feel that the number of students enrolled on any course will have a negative impact upon their experience or present a risk to health and safety, we reserve the right to close the course before the start of the new academic year. Should this action be necessary, we will take this decision as early as possible and inform you immediately. Please be assured that closing a course due to low numbers is a rare occurrence. Where this course of action is necessary, we would discuss it with you and offer any assistance that we can to help you to identify an alternative course, either at the College or another institution.

To ensure that our courses are current and reflect the latest academic, technological, legislative, and social changes, all are subject to annual review. These reviews may result in minor changes to content, methods of assessment or other details. Where these changes are necessary, we will advise you as early as possible with an open offer to discuss the impact they have on the course. While we hope you will see the value of any such changes, we respect your right to withdraw your application if you believed that the course no longer met your needs. Should you decide to take this course of action, we will offer any assistance that we can to help you to identify an alternative course, either at the College or another institution.

Middlesbrough College hopes that your experience is positive and successful, but accepts that on occasions there maybe something that might cause you to be dissatisfied with the service you receive. If this happens during your dealings with us, then the College welcomes your views so that we can answer your concerns and improve our services for the future. Please follow the link below for details on how you can inform the College of any concern or complaint you may have. All correspondence is treated in confidence.

Complaint Resolution Policy