What documents do I need for degree approval and accreditation?

This section answers these questions:

What processes apply to degrees?
What is the approval and accreditation process for degrees?
What documents do I need for degree approval and accreditation?
What is the timeline for degree approval and accreditation?
How much does degree approval and accreditation cost?
What are the guidelines for providers of teacher education courses?

Information about the application and what is to be included can be found on pp38–41 of the publication Approval and Accreditation of Courses Leading to Degrees And Related Qualifications.

The application should address all criteria. It should also demonstrate how the applicant’s quality management system has been applied in developing the course.

Approval and Accreditation of Courses Leading to Degrees And Related Qualifications

The applicant must provide NZQA with:

two nominations for each position on the evaluation panel (other than the positions of analyst and independent chair)
contact details for each nominee (address, phone, email)
supporting information as to how they contribute to the panel characteristics (eg summary CV)
endorsements from relevant bodies.

Nominees should not have been involved with the development of the programme. Nor should they have an association with the applicant that may constitute a potential conflict of interest. If clarification is required, please contact NZQA.

The applicant will be required to provide at least ten copies of the application documents. Two of these must be submitted to NZQA, normally with the initial application. One copy must be sent to each panel member at least six weeks before the scheduled evaluation visit as advised by the NZQA-appointed analyst.

Applications and supporting documentation should be sent to:

Operations Officer
Quality Assurance Division
New Zealand Qualifications Authority
Box 160,
Wellington 6140

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