New course approval

Part 2: Final Approval, Notes and Guidance

Part 2: Final Approval, involves providing full details of any new modules and the programme specification.  Once Final Approval is granted offers of admission to the course can be made.

An application for Part 2 approval should be made using the Part 2: Final Approval proforma (word document).  The Part 2 Proforma must be accompanied by a programme specification, module map, all new module proposals and a report from an external expert.

Please note, in some cases a validation event may be required for final approval.  If it is anticipated that a validation event may be needed because a proposal falls into approval category 3 (see new course approval) departments should discuss this possibility with the Academic Standards and Partnerships Office.  If a validation event is needed then the Dean will appoint a validation panel, with delegated powers to scrutinise the proposal and give part 2 approval on behalf of the Faculty/Graduate School.  Full details about approval via a validation event are available here.

Where a validation event is not needed, then the Dean can provide Part 1: Approval for Publicity and the relevant Board will conduct Part 2 scrutiny.  Parts 1 and 2 can be dealt with together if you provide the both the approval forms at the same time and provide the outlines of the new modules and the programme specification.

Proposers of new courses involving a year abroad, sandwich year or work-based or placement learning should provide information about how that aspect of the course will be managed inline with the University's policy and guidelines on workbased/placement learning.  If you have any questions about this aspect of your proposal you are advised to contact the Academic Standards and Partnership Office in the first instance.  Proposers are advised that unless specific permission is granted by the Academic Board, assessment of any period of study abroad is compulsory.

Documentation Requirements for Part 2 Approval:

Part 2: Final Approval proforma

Programme Specification and module map

New module proposals (submitted using the new module checklist and supporting materials)

External Expert Report