Academic unit reviews
Academic units with responsibilities for teaching and research are reviewed by an external panel within a 10-year cycle.
Six to eight reviews are carried out each year. These reviews are chaired by a senior member of the academic staff of the University and have a tight focus on curriculum, teaching and research.
Policy and Procedures
External Review of Academic Units and Disciplines Policy
External Review of Academic Units and Disciplines Procedures
Review schedule
| 2024 | |
|---|---|
| Department of Electrical, Computer, & Software Engineering | March |
| Philosophy |
April |
| Teaching Catalyst | May |
| Review of the Academic Review Process (Thematic Review) | August |
| Master of Engineering | September |
| School of Optometry & Vision Science | Early Oct |
| Department of Psychology | Late Oct |
| 2025 | |
|---|---|
| School of Music | March |
| Sociology |
April |
| Art History (TBC) | May |
| Department of Information & Systems Operations Management | June |
| History (TBC) | August |
| Department of Computer Science | September |
| Thematic Review (TBC) | October |
| 2025 | |
|---|---|
| School of Architecture & Planning | March |
| School of Biological Sciences | April |
| Psychological Studies in Education & Social Work | May |
| Law | June |
| Classics & Ancient History (TBC) | August |
| Politics & International Relations (TBC) | September |
| Department of Management & International Relations (TBC) | October |
Review reports and implementation
External review reports and an implementation plan prepared by the Academic Head are submitted for consideration by Research Committee, Education Committee, Senate and Council.
One year after its consideration of the initial review report, a status report on progress against the implementation plan is submitted to Education Committee. The status report may also be reviewed by Research Committee as needed.
The following link is to a resource available to staff only.
- Template for the Year-on Progress Report (DOCX 25.0 KB)
Further information
Contact: Bridget Fox
Academic Reviews Manager
Email: reviews@auckland.ac.nz