Classification and location of academic partner organisations

The University makes the distinction between three types of partner organisations and the sites at which they deliver collaborative courses:

(i) The partner is geographically proximate to the University;

(ii) The partner is geographically less convenient, although UK-based, but to the University’s advantage. Each such case will be considered on its merit in the light of the special circumstances put forward;

(iii) The partner is an overseas organisation of good standing.

 

The University acknowledges that appropriate partnerships in categories (i) and (ii) can support its objectives of widening participation, developing links with the local and regional community and promoting life-long learning. In addition, overseas partnerships in category (iii), established on a sound financial basis which allows sufficient resources for regular contact to permit the monitoring of academic standards, may assist the University in meeting its objectives as an international University where the partnerships will contribute to enhancing the University’s reputation in key overseas locations, increasing access to research expertise and cultural diversity. Key characteristics and roles and responsibilities of each type of academic partnership will be identified and the responsibilities of the lead academic department and University Committees supporting academic partnerships and collaborative provision.

Note: both (i) and (ii) above may require revisions to the Tier 4 Sponsorship License Agreement held by the University of Warwick and the Partner. Where this applies, procedural requirements of the UKVI might add an additional time-delay that needs to be factored in to planning and approval of a collaboration.