New courses and changed courses need formal approval before they can be offered to students.
Details of the processes and corresponding forms for Programme and Module approval can be found on the Curriculum Redefined SharePoint site.
Collaborative programmes have extra approval and review requirements, which will vary according to the type of arrangement being proposed and whether it is taught or research.
The process for making changes to collaborative arrangements will vary according to the category of the arrangement and the type of amendment proposed.
The withdrawal of a collaborative arrangement follows a different process to internal provision and varies depending on the category of arrangement.
The University is committed to developing a portfolio of Higher and Degree Apprenticeship programmes which respond to employer demand in areas of mutual benefit
Quality assurance of study abroad arrangements, including new exchanges, are supported by the Study Abroad office and overseen by the Collaborations and Partnerships Committee via the Study Abroad Programme Approval Group.
Work placement learning that is part of a programme of study must be approved and regularly reviewed through the University's usual quality assurance arrangements.
Approval processes for continuing professional development.
Ad personam or ad hoc programme variations must be approved by the relevant Pro-Dean for Student Education, acting on behalf of the Faculty Taught Student Education Committee.
Postgraduate researchers may undertake a limited amount of research away from the University, either on approved fieldwork or in approved academic institutions or scientific, clinical or industrial locations.