QAA invites expressions of interest for Chairs and Deputy Chairs for Subject Benchmark Statement reviews

QAA is inviting expressions of interest from the academic and subject communities to act as Chairs and Deputy Chairs for the review of six Subject Benchmark Statements.

QAA leads the development of Subject Benchmark Statements and reviews them on a cyclical basis to ensure they are current and as useful as possible for discipline communities in order to fulfill a range of purposes, such as securing academic standards in course design and review.

QAA is committed to ensuring that the roles of Chair and Deputy Chair reflect the rich diversity of the subject communities they represent. We value the differences that a variety of backgrounds, experiences, perspectives, and skills bring and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants to apply.  

In 2025-26, QAA will be reviewing the following subjects:

• Architecture 
• Art and Design 
• History of Art, Architecture and Design 
• Social Work 
• Sociology 
• Social Policy

Academic representatives will only be drawn from higher education providers who are QAA Members. A major benefit of being a QAA Member is the opportunity to shape and inform our policies, practices and sector reference points, of which Subject Benchmark Statements are a key aspect.

More information on how to submit an expression of interest is available on our expressions of interest web page.

The deadline for submissions is Friday 18 October 2024 at midday.

The call for expressions of interest for members of the subject Advisory Groups will be released in October.

For enquiries relating to Subject Benchmark Statements, please contact membership@qaa.ac.uk.