Part 3Student fees and fair access
Plans authorising fees of more than basic amount
I132General duties of relevant authority
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The Director must perform his functions under this Part in such a way as to promote and safeguard fair access to higher education (including part-time higher education in so far as his functions are exercisable in relation to it).
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In the performance of his functions under this Part, the Director has a duty to protect academic freedom including, in particular, the freedom of institutions—
a
to determine the contents of particular courses and the manner in which they are taught, supervised or assessed, and
b
to determine the criteria for the admission of students and apply those criteria in particular cases.
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The Director must, in the performance of his functions under this Part, have regard to any guidance given to him by the Secretary of State.
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