Programme design and modification

Policy and procedures

• Procedure for the approval of new UG and Master's level programmes [pdf]‌
• Guidance on National Requirements for New Programmes [pdf]
• Procedure for the second stage review of new undergraduate programmes [pdf]
• Master's level postgraduate framework guidance [pdf]
• Programme specfication guidance [pdf]
• Development of Exit Awards guidance [pdf]

Forms

• New programme proposal A - general information [doc]
• New programme proposal B - planning and resources[doc]
• New programme proposal C - quality and standards [doc]
• New programme proposal D - reviewer nominations [doc]
• New programme proposal E - distance, blended and E-learning [doc]

Templates

• Programme specification template [doc] 
• ECTS breakdown [xls]
• Module specification template [xls]

The documents in this section should be read in conjunction with the documents listed under the 'General principles for working with other organisations' tab above.

Policy and procedure for new taught (UG and PGT) programmes

• Procedure for establishing collaborative taught programmes [pdf]
• Criteria to be considered when establishing programmes with industrial partners

Policy and procedure for new postgraduate research (PGR) programmes 

• Procedure for establishing collaborative research programmes [pdf]
• Criteria to be considered when establishing programmes with industrial partners [pdf]
• Responsibilities for managing joint research degrees [pdf]

Forms 

The following forms need to be completed for all proposed collaborations. 

• Academic governance and regulatory issues checklist [doc]
• Due diligence checklist [doc]

Policy and procedures

• Procedure for establishing and reviewing collaborative modules [pdf]

Forms

• New collaborative module [doc]
• New partner for collaborative module [doc]
• Renewal of a collaborative module partnership [doc]

Policy and procedures

• Master’s Level Modules offered as Short Courses: A Guidance Note [pdf]
• Short Course Approval Process [pdf]
• MOOCs/SPOCs: Approval Process and Guidance [pdf]

FORMS

• New short course proposal (Form B - Planning and Resources - new courses) [doc]
• New short course proposal (Form B - Planning and Resources - existing modules) [doc]
• New short course proposal (Form E - Distance, blended and E-learning) [doc]
• Short course specification [doc]
• Module specification template [xls]

Policy and procedures 

• Programme and Module Modification Procedure [pdf]
• Programme Suspension and Withdrawal [pdf]

Read our guidance for undergraduate students on course changes

Read our guidance for postgraduate taught students on course changes

FORMS

• Programme Modification Form [doc]
• Student Consent Form [doc]

Policy and Procedures

• Master’s level precepts [pdf]
• Mutual Expectations-Master's Students and Project Supervisor Partnership [pdf]

Policy and procedures

• Guidelines for allocating ECTS credit [pdf]