Guidance

Taught and research degree awarding powers

Sets out the detailed criteria and process for providers seeking to apply for taught degree awarding powers and/or research degree awarding powers.

• From: Department for Education and Department for Business, Innovation & Skills
• Published: 15 September 2015
• Last updated: 29 March 2018 — See all updates

Applies to England

Documents

Guidance for higher education providers: criteria and process for applying for taught degree awarding powers and research degree awarding powers

Ref: BIS/15/525

PDF, 535 KB, 25 pages

Details

This guidance sets out the criteria and process for providers seeking to apply for taught degree awarding powers (TDAPs) and/or research degree awarding powers (RDAPs) until 31 March 2018.

This guidance will continue to apply up to 31 July 2019 for any issues arising post-award, including changes of circumstances.

It applies to providers in England only.

Providers seeking to apply for TDAPs or RDAPs from 1 April 2018 should refer to the Office for Students’ new guidance.

Published 15 September 2015
Last updated 29 March 2018 + show all updates

1. 29 March 2018

   Added link to new guidance from the Office for Students.

2. 15 September 2015

   First published.