University of Southampton Calendar 2014/15


University Calendar 2014/15 Section XIV : Accredited Institutions

The following institution is accredited by the University:

The University of Chichester¹

The University of Chichester is accredited by the University of Southampton to offer research degree programmes leading to University of Southampton qualifications under arrangements governed by the Accreditation Handbook and under the aegis of the University of Southampton's External Research Degrees Committee (ERDC) which reports to Senate through the Academic Quality and Standards Committee. Such awards are governed by the Regulations for the degrees of Master of Philosophy and Doctor of Philosophy as set out in Section V of the University Calendar.

¹ The West Sussex Institute of Higher Education (subsequently Chichester Institute of Higher Education) was accredited by the University of Southampton with effect from 1 August 1992 to offer taught courses leading to University of Southampton qualifications under arrangements governed by an Instrument of Accreditation. In1997 the College was accredited to offer research degrees leading to University of Southampton awards under arrangements governed by the Accreditation Handbook. In 1999 the Institute gained taught degree awarding powers and was awarded University status in 2005, taking the title the University of Chichester. The University of Southampton ceased accrediting taught programmes at the University of Chichester in 2005. Research degrees at the University of Chichester are currently accredited by the University of Southampton.

NOTE:
The University of Winchester was formerly an accredited institution of the University of Southampton. It was granted research degree awarding powers on 15 August 2008. The accreditation arrangement with the University of Southampton formally ended in early 2013 when the last research student was awarded a degree under this arrangement. Further details can be accessed in the Archive 2013/14.