The Academic Quality Framework (AQF) consists of an overarching document [PDF] that sets out the University's principles for quality assurance and enhancement, which is supported by a series of process documents, templates and guidance for the activities that underpin the principles. The AQF and supporting documents are available on the Quality & Standards SharePoint site

Key activities included in the AQF are:

• Approving a new course (including validated provision and apprenticeships)
• Approving a new short course
• Approving a new franchise to a partner
• Approving a new collaborative partner
• Making permanent changes to a course or unit (the modifications process)
• Making temporary changes to a course or unit (the exceptions process)
• Closing or suspending a course or unit
• Understanding external examining

Teaching and Learning policies and definitions are managed by the Academy for Learning and Teaching Excellence, including the Assessment and Feedback Policy that replaced chapter 8 of the Quality Handbook.