Question reference: S6W-18771
- Date lodged: 7 June 2023
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Current status: Answered by Graeme Dey on 20 June 2023
Question
To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the potential impact on Scottish academic standards and the reputation of Scottish higher education of the proposed regulation changes reportedly adopted by many Scottish universities that would enable students to progress, or graduate, without final marks or degree classifications.
Answer
The Scottish Government is greatly concerned about any adverse impact on students resulting from industrial action, and fully expects universities to put in place appropriate mitigations to minimise disruption to studies. As autonomous bodies, universities are responsible for their own academic and assessment regulations and policies.
During this period of industrial action, while the nature and scale of any impact will vary between and within institutions, the Scottish Funding Council has been working closely with the Quality Assurance Agency, Universities Scotland and institutions across the sector to monitor mitigation arrangements, prioritise the integrity of academic standards and manage the impact on the student learning experience, including any implications for completion of studies and awarding of degrees.