The University College’s main areas of activity are:
- undergraduate and postgraduate education of teachers for nursery, primary and special schools in all sectors; undergraduate education of teachers for certain subject areas in secondary schools and colleges in all sectors;
- professional development of serving teachers from all types of schools and of other education professionals;
- vocational undergraduate education of professionals to work across the whole spectrum of the Early Years sector;
- vocational undergraduate education of professionals to work in organisations involved in health promotion, fitness and leisure;
- operation of a conference centre on both a residential and a non-residential basis.
The College’s teaching programmes are underpinned by a major commitment to research and to international outreach through staff and student mobility (both inward and outward). As an academically integrated College of Queen’s University Belfast, our teaching provision leads to QUB degrees and other awards and is governed by the academic policies and requirements of the University. Stranmillis retains full autonomy however in relation to funding and staff employment.
The Freedom of Information Act 2000 is intended to foster a culture of openness and transparency. The Act provides a general right of access to all types of recorded information held by public authorities, subject to certain exemptions, and imposes obligations on these authorities as to how they should respond to written requests for information. However, the public authority is not required to release information to which any of the exemptions in the Act applies.
The Act also establishes the Office of Information Commissioner with responsibility for ensuring compliance with the requirements of the Act.
The aim of this publication scheme is to provide easy public access to a wide range of information. The Act states that a publication scheme should specify:
- The classes of information Stranmillis University College publishes or intends to publish;
- The manner in which it will be published; and
- Whether the information is available free or on payment.
The classes of information and the manner in which they will be published are specified in Section 6.
At senior level within Stranmillis University College, responsibility for Freedom of Information (FOI) issues lies with the Director of Student and Learning Services.
Under the Freedom of Information Act 2000, you have a statutory right of access to information held and recorded by Stranmillis University College subject to certain exemptions. Most of the information listed will be available on the Stranmillis University College website. Where information is available by post, a request can be made in writing. Please provide as many details as possible to allow Stranmillis University College staff to identify the information sought.
Publication Scheme
The methods by which available information may be accessed or obtained are listed against each information class. If you have any difficulty identifying the information you require, staff are available to help you. Please contact:
Director of Student and Learning Services
Stranmillis University College
BELFAST BT9 5DY
website: http://www.stran.ac.uk/
Enquiries may be forwarded to foi@stran.ac.uk
This publication scheme only covers Stranmillis University College. Some useful contacts for other organisations are listed below:
Department of Education
Rathgael House
43 Balloo Road
Bangor BT19 7PR
Telephone: +44 (0)28 9127 9279
www.deni.gov.uk
Department for Employment & Learning
Adelaide House
39/49 Adelaide Street
Belfast BT2 8FD
Telephone: +44 (0)28 9025 7777
www.delni.gov.uk
The Council for Catholic Maintained Schools
Linen Hill House
23 Linenhall Street
Lisburn BT28 1FJ
Telephone: +44 (0)28 9201 3014
Queen’s University Belfast
Belfast BT7 1NN
Telephone: +44 (0)28 9097 5133
www.qub.ac.uk
Financial Statements year ended 31 July 2024
Financial Statements year ended 31 July 2023
Financial Statements year ended 31 July 2022
Financial Statements year ended 31 July 2021
Financial Statements year ended 31 July 2020
Financial Statements year ended 31 July 2019
Financial Statements year ended 31 July 2018
Financial Statements year ended 31 July 2017
Financial Statements year ended 31 July 2016
Financial Statements year ended 31 July 2015
Financial Statements year ended 31 July 2014
The Anti-Fraud & Bribery Policy is intended to underpin the University College’s commitment to the highest standards of integrity in its management and is designed to satisfy the requirement of the Department for the Economy that the University College should have a written policy on the procedure to be followed when evidence of any potential irregularity, fraud, corruption or any impropriety is discovered.
Download: Anti-Fraud & Bribery Policy
Free of charge
The Risk Management Policy forms part of the University College’s internal control and corporate governance arrangements.
Download: Risk Management Policy and Strategy
Free of charge
This section covers information on the institution’s strategy and management of human resources, rather than information relating to individual members of staff which is exempt from disclosure as personal information. The information available covers personnel policies and procedures (including terms and conditions of service).
Employment and Employee Relations
The University College has adopted the following policies:
Download: Recruitment & selection for academic & non-teaching staff
Download: Disciplinary procedures for academic & non-teaching staff
Download: Grievance procedures for academic & non-teaching staff
Download: Equal Opportunities Policy
Download: No Smoking Policy
Download: Whistle Blowing Policy
Download: Dignity at Work and Study Policy
Download: Raising a Concern Policy
Free of charge
Job Vacancies
Description Details of current vacancies at Stranmillis University College and how to apply.
Visit: Job Vacancies
Equal Opportunities
Details of the Equality Scheme and the University College’s commitment to the Scheme.
Download: Equality Scheme
Free of charge
Human Resources
Free of charge
Staff Development
Details of the University College’s Staff Development Policy & Procedures
Download: Staff Development Policy
Costs Free of charge
Appraisal Scheme for Academic Staff
Download: Details of the University College’s Appraisal Guidelines for Academic and Research staff.
Download: Appraisal Guidelines – Academic and Research Staff
Costs Free of charge
Academic Promotions Scheme
Details of the University College’s Employment Promotions Scheme.
Download: Employment Promotion – Academic
Download: Employment Promotion – Non Teaching
Costs Free of charge
This section covers information at a strategic level relating to the institution’s management of physical resources. Information that provides specific details of future plans to develop the estate may be exempt as disclosure could damage the institution’s commercial interests.
Estates
Location maps for Stranmillis University College, and a map of the University College campus.
Download: Location Map
Download: Campus Map
Costs Free of charge
Address of main site
Address for Stranmillis University College and telephone contact information.
Stranmillis University College
Stranmillis Road
Belfast BT9 5DY
02890 381 271
Information on Student Admission, progression and completion
Entry requirements in terms of academic and other criteria for entrance to all courses.
Link: Courses
Student Accommodation
Halls of Residence accommodation and facilities.
Link: Accommodation
Halls Fees Schedule
Costs to students of Halls of Residence accommodation.
Link: Accommodation
Student Administration
As part of the Agreement between the University College and Queen’s University, students of Stranmillis are considered as students of Queen’s University in relation to academic matters. In this context, the Student Information System is hosted by Queen’s University in which all information relating to examinations, progress, etc, is held.
Link: http://www.qub.ac.uk/directorates/AcademicStudentAffairs/StudentServicesSystems//
Data Protection Policies
Students are covered by the Data Protection Policies of both Queen’s University Belfast and the University College.
Download: DATA PROTECTION POLICY
Free of charge
Student Admission and Registration
Admission Policy based on principles of equality and transparency.
Download: Admission Policy
Free of charge
Admission Appeals Procedure
Procedures detailing the course of action in the event of a complaint about admissions.
Availability: Written Request
Free of charge
Student Discipline
Information relating to Student Discipline.
Download: Disciplinary procedure
Free of charge
Student Learning & Support Services – Library
Details of Library facilities and opening hours .
Link: https://stran.libguides.com/c.php?g=672297
Access to IT Services
The IT Services Office is on the first floor of the central building. It is situated adjacent to the main student computer rooms and is also convenient to the Libary, with whom we work closely. If you need to contact us, you can do so by email or telephone. Alternatively, you can simply call into our office during normal working hours.
Student Mentoring Scheme
Students meet with their mentor during Induction week. He/she is a Third year student, normally studying the same degree programme or main subject. A student can arrange to meet their mentor during the year and can seek advice and support at any time by phone, e-mail or in person.
Student Disability Policy
The University College is keenly aware of its responsibilities to students with disabilities and is committed to improving the range of services and support facilities available to them.
Link: Student Support
Download: Student Disability Policy
Free of charge
Student Dyslexia Policy
The University College has developed a policy specifically to support students who have dyslexia.
Download: Student Dyslexia Policy
Free of charge
Student Welfare
Outline of Occupational Health provision. The Occupational Health Service is a core and valuable component of the Student Support Centre. The Service comprises of one Occupational Health Senior Medical Officer based at Queen’s University Belfast and one Occupational Health Nurse who is available at the Stranmillis campus from 9.00am-12.30pm (Monday-Friday).This confidential service is available to all students. These services are in addition to services that your GP can provide.
Contact
Occupational Health Nurse
Student Support Centre
Tel: 028 9038 4446 or 07710 174679
Email: occhealth@stran.ac.uk
Chaplaincy
List of College Chaplains 2024-25
Student Associations
Students’ Union Constitution
The Constitution of the Students’ Union.
Availability: Written request to the Students Union.
Students Union Annual Accounts
Annual Accounts for the Students Union.
Availability: Written request to the Students Union.
We are aware that for many people the cost of living has had a significant impact upon their lives and this can be reflected in the issue of period poverty. At Stranmillis University College we are seeking to address the issue of period poverty for our students and campus users and as a result we are now supplying free period products in selected bathrooms across the Stranmillis campus.
Student and Learning Services, using funding provided by the Department of the Economy NI, operated a pilot scheme, for the past number of years, to provide free period products in bathrooms across the campus for students, staff, and visitors.
Following on from this successful pilot Stranmillis University College is now funding the provision of a range of period products in bathrooms across the College campus. The products currently available were selected on the basis of information provided by relevant users as a result of a consultation questionnaire in July 2024. Going forward this process will be kept under review in order to reflect stakeholder needs.
This initiative is being managed through the Student and Learning Services Directorate – if you have any queries in relation to this initiative, please email: d.armstrong@stran.ac.uk
This section covers those functions within the institution that provides access to information for the student body and academic and administrative staff.
Availability and condition of use of facilities
Details of Library facilities and opening hours .
Link: https://stran.libguides.com/c.php?g=672297
IT facilities
Description Details of IT facilities
Availability
Link to College IT facilities
Free of charge
Policies with regard to Data and Information
The Regulations are to make users aware of their duty to use the University College’s computer resources responsibly, professionally, ethically and lawfully.
Download: IT – Acceptable Use of Systems
Download: Data Protection Policy
Free of charge
Procurement and Disposal Policy
See Section 2.1 on procurement
Free of charge
Scope of Collections held
Guide to Collections
This section includes information regarding the management of teaching and learning within the institution, including mechanisms for reviewing and ensuring the quality of teaching provided.
Academic year dates
This section includes information on the dates for the current academic year as well as future academic years (as far as it is known).
Link: Key Dates
External Review Information
Programme Specifications and module descriptions
Link: http://www.qub.ac.uk/courses/
Summary of External Examiners reports
Summaries of External Examiner reports have been published on the TQI (Teaching Quality Information) website as follows:
Link: https://unistats.ac.uk/
ETI (Reports)
Link: https://www.education-ni.gov.uk/
Information on the College’s Internal Procedures for Assuring Academic Quality Standards
QUB Regulations
Link: http://www.qub.ac.uk/directorates/AcademicStudentAffairs/AcademicAffairs/GeneralRegulations/
Opportunities to study overseas/Outreach Policy
Opportunities exist for students to study at a higher education institution in Europe. Normally one in five undergraduate students study in Europe at stage two of their degree. At Level three there are opportunities for student teachers to undertake teaching practice in an international setting.
Download: INTERNATIONAL OUTREACH POLICY
Free of charge
National Survey Information
The National Student Survey (NSS) aims to generate feedback about the quality of students’ courses, to help inform the choices of future applicants to higher education and to contribute to public accountability.
Results from the NSS will be an essential element of the revised quality assurance framework for higher education. The first full-scale survey, including all publicly-funded higher education institutions in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, takes place in spring 2005. All final year undergraduate students at these institutions will be asked a series of questions about the quality of their courses.
Link: https://unistats.ac.uk/
Staff/Student Consultative Committees
Details of function and purpose of Staff/Student Consultative Committees are held in the QUB Quality Handbook, Section I2. Section I2 Staff/Student Consultative Committees
Minutes – Course Consultative Committees
Availability: On request from Principal’s Office
Staffing Structure of Academic Departments
Staff members and contact details
Link: Contacts
Student Assessment Strategy
Examination Periods
Information relating to examination periods for the academic year, and dates of publication of timetables and results.
Examination Regulations
Regulations for the examination of undergraduate courses.
Link: http://www.qub.ac.uk/directorates/AcademicStudentAffairs/AcademicAffairs/GeneralRegulations/
Appeal Procedures
Procedures for requests for review of any aspect of academic assessment from students on undergraduate or postgraduate taught programmes.
Download: Appeal Procedures
Free of charge
Tuition Fees
Undergraduate and Postgraduate Fees for home and international students.
Link: Fees and Finance
This section covers information relating to the institution’s management and funding of its research activities.
Committees
Research & Scholarship Committee
Minutes
Availability: Available on request from the Research Office.
Research Policy and Strategy
Link: https://www.stran.ac.uk/research/our-research-and-scholarship/
Research Ethics Policy
Code of Ethics in Research
Download Link
Regulations Governing the Allegation and Investigation of Misconduct in Research
Download Link
This section covers information relating to the institution’s relationship with its external environment. This includes formal reports which the institution is required to provide to DEL, arrangements with other institutions and how it retains contact with its former students.
Alumni
As all degrees and certificates are awarded through QUB, this area is dealt with by QUB Alumni Office.
Link: http://www.qub.ac.uk/alumni/
Community Liaison
A number of varied projects and collaborations are ongoing with partnership institutions and agencies.
Government and Regulator Relations
QAA Subject Review documentation (2001) and ETI self-evaluation documentation
Availability: Written request to Principal’s Office
Costs £10
Marketing and Recruitment
The University College Prospectus and course leaflets are available for download or by contacting Academic Registry. Tel: 028 9038 4263 E-mail: Academic Registry
Link: Courses
Open Day
The Open Day provides an opportunity to visit the campus and to meet both staff and students.
Link: Events
Entry Requirements
Entry requirements in terms of academic and other criteria for entrance to all courses. Please contact Academic Registry at an early stage if in doubt about specific entry requirements.
Link: Courses
Press Releases
Press releases and archives from Stranmillis University College and Queen’s University Belfast.
Link: News
Student Welcome Pack
This pack is issued to all new students at the start of the academic year.
Availability: Written request to Corporate Services
Costs £10
The Freedom of Information Act requires a Publication Scheme to specify the classes of information that Stranmillis University College already publishes or intends to publish. The information in the Stranmillis University College Publication Scheme is broadly stated, follows the layout on the Stranmillis University College Homepage and is described in a way which we hope will allow easy access.
This publication scheme divides the information published by Stranmillis University College into nine categories. These are:
Whilst most information can be accessed free of charge, certain publications and other classes of information will only be available on receipt of payment. Where charges apply, this is identified on the listing below.
Reasons to study at Stranmillis
Student Satisfaction
Stranmillis is ranked first in Northern Ireland for student satisfaction.
Work-based placements
100% of our undergraduate students undertake an extensive programme of work-based placements.
Study Abroad
All students have the opportunity to spend time studying abroad.
Student Success
We are proud to have a 96% student success rate.