Academic Manual Archive 2018-19
Contents:
Main Chapters 2018-19
Annexes 2018-19
Chapter 1: Student Recruitment and Admissions 2018-19
The Recognition of Prior Learning
UCL Recognition of Prior Learning Application Form (available on request from Academic Services: academic.services@ucl.ac.uk)
Student Recruitment
Annex 1.1.1 Market Research Policies and Procedures
Annex 1.1.2 Good Practice in Student Recruitment Communications
Annex 1.1.3 UG Prospectus Policies and Procedures
Annex 1.1.4 PG Prospectus Policies and Procedures
Annex 1.1.5 Study Abroad and Summer School Publications
Annex 1.1.6 Good Practice for Departmental Websites
Annex 1.1.7 Good Practice in Video Production
Annex 1.1.8 Student Recruitment Good Practice
Annex 1.1.9 Student Recruitment Communications
Admissions
Annex 1.2 Widening Participation Guidelines for Good Practice
Annex 1.3 Ex-Offenders Policy for Prospective and Current Students
Annex 1.4 Criminal Convictions Declaration Policy and Procedure
Chapter 3: Registration Framework for Taught Programmes 2018-19
Authorised Absence for Tier 4 Students
UCL Authorised Absence Request Form (available on request from Academic Services: academic.services@ucl.ac.uk)
Chapter 4: Assessment Framework for Taught Programmes 2018-19
Extenuating Circumstances
UCL Extenuating Circumstances Form (available on request from Academic Services: academic.services@ucl.ac.uk)
Annex 4.1.1 Grounds for Extenuating Circumstances (available on request from Academic Services: academic.services@ucl.ac.uk)
Annex 4.1.2 EC Panel Contact Details (available on request from Academic Services: academic.services@ucl.ac.uk)
E-Assessment
Annex 4.2 Guidelines for Conducting e-Examinations
Boards of Examiners
Annex 4.3.1 Change of Chair Form (available on request from Academic Services: academic.services@ucl.ac.uk)
Annex 4.3.2 Board Prep Checklists & Standard Board Agenda
Annex 4.3.3 Guidelines for Faculty Representatives at BoE Meetings
Annex 4.3.4 Proforma for Faculty Representative Report
Annex 4.3.5 Release of Provisional Results
Annex 4.3.6 Procedures when Marks are Missing
Annex 4.3.7 Procedures when an External Examiner is Unable to Attend
Annex 4.3.8 Procedures in Event of Emergency Affecting BOEs
Sub Boards
Annex 4.4.1 Sub Board Checklist and Template Agenda
Annex 4.4.2 Proforma for Delegation of Authority to a Sub Board
Higher Education Achievement Report
Annex 4.5 Higher Education Achievement Report Guiding Principles
Chapter 6: Student Casework Framework 2018-19
Student Complaints
UCL Student Complaints Form (available on request from Academic Services: academic.services@ucl.ac.uk)
Examination Irregularities and Plagiarism
Annex 6.1 Flow Chart of Departmental Actions in Plagiarism / Collusion / Falsification Procedure (available on request from Academic Services: academic.services@ucl.ac.uk)
Annex 6.2 Breach of Examination Regulations Report Form (available on request from Academic Services: academic.services@ucl.ac.uk)
Industrial Action
Chapter 7: Programme and Module Approval and Amendment Framework 2018-19
General Guidance
7.1.1 PMAP 2018-19: meeting dates and paper deadlines
7.1.2 Detailed timelines for Programme and Module approval and Amendment
7.1.3 Guidance on Consumer Protection Legislation
Approval of New Taught Programmes
7.2.1 Programme Development: a good practice guide
7.2.2 Market Research: a good practice guide
7.2.3 Outline Programme Proposal (Stage1) Form (available on request from Academic Services: academic.services@ucl.ac.uk)
7.2.4 Final Programme Proposal (Stage 2) Form (available on request from Academic Services: academic.services@ucl.ac.uk)
7.2.5 Programme Summary Template (available on request from Academic Services: academic.services@ucl.ac.uk)
7.2.6 Programme Summary Content and Style Guide (available on request from Academic Services: academic.services@ucl.ac.uk)
7.2.7 Outline Module Proposal Form (available on request from Academic Services: academic.services@ucl.ac.uk)
7.2.8 Programme Costing Template (available on request from Academic Services: academic.services@ucl.ac.uk)
7.2.9 External Scrutineer Template (available on request from Academic Services: academic.services@ucl.ac.uk)
7.2.10 Criteria for the Appointment of an External Scrutineer
Approval of New Modules
7.3.1 Final Module Proposal Form (available on request from Academic Services: academic.services@ucl.ac.uk)
Programme Amendment
7.4.1 Programme Amendment Form (available on request from Academic Services: academic.services@ucl.ac.uk)
Module Amendment
7.5.1 Module Amendment Form (available on request from Academic Services: academic.services@ucl.ac.uk)
Research Degrees
7.9.1 Doctoral Programme Proposal Form (available on request from Academic Services: academic.services@ucl.ac.uk)
7.9.2 MRes Programme Proposal Appendix (available on request from Academic Services: academic.services@ucl.ac.uk)
7.9.3 Programme Summary Template: Research Programmes (available on request from Academic Services: academic.services@ucl.ac.uk)
7.9.4 Recruitment of Research Students to Academic or Research Departments (Divisions/Institutes/Units) – Application Form (available on request from Academic Services: academic.services@ucl.ac.uk)
Chapter 8: Academic Partnerships Framework 2018-19
8.1 Table Summarising Forms of Academic Partnerships
8.2 Academic Partnership Proposal Form (available on request from Academic Services: academic.services@ucl.ac.uk)
8.3 Academic Partnership Additional Due Diligence Checklist (available on request from Academic Services: academic.services@ucl.ac.uk)
8.4 Academic Partnership Site Visit Checklist (available on request from Academic Services: academic.services@ucl.ac.uk)
8.5 Academic Partnership Renewal Form (available on request from Academic Services: academic.services@ucl.ac.uk)
8.6 Academic Partnership Termination Form (available on request from Academic Services: academic.services@ucl.ac.uk)
8.7 Split-Site PhD Proposal Form (available on request from Academic Services: academic.services@ucl.ac.uk)
8.8 Joint Management Committee Sample Agenda (available on request from Academic Services: academic.services@ucl.ac.uk)
Policies
Register
UCL Academic Partnerships Register (available on request from Academic Services: academic.services@ucl.ac.uk)
Placement Documentation
Placement Induction Checklist (available on request from Academic Services: academic.services@ucl.ac.uk)
Placement Health and Safety Checklist (available on request from Academic Services: academic.services@ucl.ac.uk)
Chapter 9: Quality Review Framework 2018-19
Annual Student Experience Review (ASER)
9.2.1 ASER Main Steps Undergraduate
9.2.2 ASER Main Steps Postgraduate
9.2.3 ASER Departmental SEQ Summary
9.2.3 ASER Departmental SEQ Summary (Word)
Internal Quality Review (IQR)
9.3.1 IQR Schedule 2018-19 to 2024-25
9.3.2 IQR Sample Timetable for Visit
9.3.3 External Subject Expert Report Proforma (available on request from Academic Services: academic.services@ucl.ac.uk)
9.3.4 IQR External Subject Nomination Form (available on request from Academic Services: academic.services@ucl.ac.uk)
9.3.5 IQR Self Evaluative Statement
9.3.6 IQR Dataset for the Review Team
9.3.7 IQR Core Documentation to be Supplied by the Department
External Examiners
9.4.1 Main Steps - Response to External Examiners' Reports
9.4.2 External Examiner Fee Payment and Expenses Claim Form (available on request from Academic Services: academic.services@ucl.ac.uk)
9.4.3 Current External Examiners at UCL (UG)
9.4.4 Current External Examiners at UCL (PG)
9.4.5 Overview of the External Examiner Reporting Process
9.4.6 Summary of Department Responses to EE Recommendations
Peer Dialogue Scheme
9.5.5 Peer Dialogue Option C Application Form (available on request from Academic Services: academic.services@ucl.ac.uk)
Core Programme Information
9.9.1 Core Programme Information