Northumbria has clearly defined procedures for reviewing its programmes. The procedures are described in:
- The Review Framework defines our requirements for Module Evaluation, Annual Programme Monitoring, Periodic Review, and use of student questionnaires.
- The University Framework for Quality and Standards provides the broader picture of how quality and standards are assured and enhanced.
The Continuous Programme Performance Review (CPPR) process is part of the Review strand of the Northumbria University Quality and Standards Framework. CPPR replaced the Annual Programme Monitoring (APM) process from September 2021 and is the single process to be used across the institution including partner institutions and external campuses for reviewing modules, programmes and as appropriate subjects.
CPPR is a cyclical process based on the formal review of performance data, and implementation and evaluation of actions at two points of the 2025-2026 academic year for standard programmes and Apprenticeship programmes delivered at our Newcastle and London campuses and from 2026 -2027 at three points per annum for programmes delivered at our London campus. The focus of each of the review points will be informed by the publication of key datasets.
At Newcastle campus the CPPR Departmental and Apprenticeship reports will be sent to Faculty Executive Group (FEG) for approval and at our London campus the reports will go to Educational Partnerships Executive Group (EPEG).
Periodic Review (PR) is a key component of Northumbria University's quality assurance process and forms an integral part of our Review Framework. PR provides a clear indication of compliance with Office for Students (OfS) conditions and is conducted on a four-year cycle, taking a data-driven approach to the review process.
Aims of Periodic Review
- Provides the opportunity to analyse data sets from a four-year trend perspective
- Delivers evidence of impact on student experience
- Celebrates achievements across the four-year period
Reports from reviews carried out during the previous process cycle can be accessed here.
NU staff can refer to the Periodic Review intranet page for the updated process guidance, schedule and outcome reports.
For any queries around the Periodic Review process, please contact the review team at rg.review@northumbria.ac.uk in the first instance.
As collaborative programmes are approved for fixed time periods, periodic review is primarily carried out through the programme re-approval process.
