NEW VALIDATION PARTNERSHIP WITH SPURGEON’S COLLEGE

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs)

Christ the Redeemer College is pleased to share important updates about our proposed academic validation partnership with Spurgeon’s College.

This FAQ answers key questions about what this means for you as a student.

What is academic validation?

Academic validation is a process where a university (in this case, Spurgeon’s College) approves and oversees the quality and standards of our higher education programmes. When you complete your studies, your final qualification will be awarded by the validating university.

Our new validating partner is Spurgeon’s College, a well-established UK higher education provider. This means they will in the near future; validate the degree programmes we offer.

If you’re already enrolled, your current course continues as usual with no immediate changes. However, in the near future, you will have the option to transfer to the Spurgeon’s College-validated pathway if you wish.

If you decide to transfer to the new validated programme:

  • Your final degree certificate will be awarded by Spurgeon’s College.
  • You may experience minor updates to course delivery, assessment methods, and academic regulations.
  • The graduation ceremony may take place at a new venue.
  • There may be a change in tuition fees, reflecting the costs associated with already existing validation arrangements with Birmingham Newman University.

More information on the transfer process will be shared with you soon.

Yes. The new validation covers:

  • The School of Business (including BA Business: HRM and BA Business: Digital Innovation)
  • The School of Theology (including the MA in Theology)
  • All undergraduate and postgraduate degree pathways in these schools.

No – there will be no drop in academic quality. In fact, this new validation will enhance the quality assurance process and help us provide an even better learning experience.

No. All existing support services remain in place. Our internal complaints and appeals processes will continue to operate as before, in line with best practice and the new validation requirements.

Yes. We will offer guidance and clear information to help you make an informed decision. There will also be Q&A sessions and drop-in opportunities, which will be announced soon.

A transition period is being planned. When this becomes available, you will be informed of:

  • Your eligibility to transfer
  • Any changes to your course (if applicable)
  • Any financial implications
  • How to apply to transfer

More details will be communicated in the coming weeks.

Please contact the Compliance Office & Quality Team at compliance@christredeemer.ac.uk if you have any immediate questions or concerns.

Final Note
We are excited about this new partnership and the opportunities it will bring for our students. We are committed to ensuring you have a smooth experience, whether you choose to remain on your current programme or transfer to a Spurgeon’s College-validated degree.

Stay tuned for more updates.