Programme/Module Approval, Update and Renewal Procedures

Access guidance documents and templates for the following:

1. Approval of new programmes and programme changes

• 1.1 Approval timetable 2011/12
• 1.2 Criteria for the Degree of Master of Research (MRes)
• 1.3 Requirements to consult students/seek students' approval for programme/module changes

Template forms for submitting proposals

• 1.4 New programme proposal: form, consultation form, external reviewer letter, notes (item 3.1)
• 1.5 Programme specification template & guidance notes
• 1.6 Immediate change amendment (for 2011/12) to programme regulations/specifications or module specifications:
  form, consultation form, notes (item 3.5)
• 1.7 Discontinuation of a programme: form, consultation form (item 3.7)
• 1.8 Change to programme title or award: form, consultation form (item 3.8)
• 1.9 Suspension of a programme (item 3.9)

2. Annual update and renewal of programme regulations and programme specifications

Guidance for departments for 2012/13, including guidelines on modular structure of UG programmes and on programme specifications.

• 2.1 Update of module specifications & programme regulations-specifications memo 12/13
• 2.2 Annex A - guidelines on modular structure of UG programmes
• 2.3 Annex F - University Credit Framework
  • Appendix 1 - EWNI generic credit level descriptors
    
  • Appendix 2 - Credit Values of Loughborough University Awards

  2.4 Programme Specification template and guidance notes

Template form for submitting proposals for changes for 2012/13

• 2.5 Update of programme regulations and specifications for 2012/13: form, consultation form and notes (item 2.4)

3. Annual update and renewal of module specifications

Guidance for departments for 2012/13, including notes on format of module specifications, guidance on supporting students with disabilities, approval checklist.

• 3.1 Update of module specifications & programme regulations-specifications memo 12-13
• 3.2 Annex B - module specification notes for departments
• 3.3 Annex C - Approval requirements for module specifications
• 3.4 Annex D - Guidelines on supporting students with disabilities
• 3.5 Annex E - Example of Placement Module
• 3.6 Annex F - University Credit Framework
  • Appendix 1 - EWNI generic credit level descriptors
    
  • Appendix 2 - Credit Values of Loughborough University Awards
• 3.7 Annex G - Guidance on Feedback to Students

Template form for submitting proposals for new or amended modules for 2012/13

• 3.8 Update of module specifications for 2012/13: form, consultation form and notes (item 2.3)