Programme and course approval

Please note that this guidance refers only to taught programmes and programmes where this is a mixture of taught and research elements.  Proposals for new research degrees, or to substantially change existing research degrees, should be submitted to the Research Planning & Strategy Committee (RPSC) for consideration.

• Summary
• Overview of process - flowchart [pdf]
• Programme proposals [pdf]
• Withdrawal of Programmes [pdf] 
• Course approval 
• Consultations (with students, externals, etc.) [pdf]
• Summary of documentation to be submitted [pdf]
• Definition of major/minor change
• Intended Learning Outcomes
• Continuing professional development / postgraduate professional development proposals
• Timetable 2013-14
• Fast track approval process [pdf]
• Forms and Exemplars
• Guidance on writing Programme Specifications [pdf]