Institutional IQA framework
Internal quality assurance manual
Provides the broader internal quality assurance framework and mapping to the applicable MFHEA internal quality assurance standards.
This page provides access to the current learner-facing and public institutional policies and procedures of MDA Academy Malta. Public documents are subject to approval, version control, periodic review and replacement when an updated version becomes effective.
Learners and stakeholders should use the versions published on this page as the current public reference. Internal registers, working papers and evidence files are maintained separately where public disclosure is not appropriate.
Provides the broader internal quality assurance framework and mapping to the applicable MFHEA internal quality assurance standards.
Sets out the controls for programme design, approval, learning outcomes, MQF alignment and institutional programme development.
Describes how programme evidence, learner feedback, assessment outcomes and other quality data are reviewed to support improvement.
Governs admission checks, learner registration, progression arrangements and certification controls.
Covers assessment design, delivery, marking, result recording, internal verification, reassessment, appeals and assessment malpractice.
Academic integrity and malpractice are governed within the Assessment Policy and Procedure, including cheating, impersonation, plagiarism, unauthorised assistance and falsification of evidence.
Provides the formal route for institutional complaints and appeals, including assessment-related appeals.
Covers learning resources, learner support arrangements, accessibility considerations and controls relating to the approved training environment.
Sets out the Academy's expectations regarding fair treatment, ethical conduct, non-discrimination and respectful learning and working relationships.
Defines the controls applied to recruitment, competence verification and suitability of personnel engaged in institutional or programme functions.
Provides a general overview of the learner journey, support arrangements, assessment, learner responsibilities, complaints and certification.
Defines institutional controls for records, retention, traceability, access and secure information management.
Establishes approval, review, correction and archiving controls for programme and institutional public information.
Defines the Academy's approach to personal data, data security, lawful processing, data subject rights and data breach management.
Explains how personal data relating to website users, prospective learners and current learners is collected, used, retained, shared and protected.
Public policies and learner-facing documents are reviewed periodically and when there is a relevant regulatory, programme, governance or operational change. Superseded versions should not be relied upon for current programme or learner decisions.