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2020-21

Academic Manual Archive 2020-21

Contents:

Main Chapters 2020-21

Annexes 2020-21

Chapter 1: Student Recruitment and Admissions 2020-21

All annexes available on request from Academic Services: academic.services@ucl.ac.uk)

The Recognition of Prior Learning

UCL Recognition of Prior Learning Application Form

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 Undergraduate Prospectus and associated materials policies and procedures

Annex 1.1.4 Online Graduate Prospectus and associated materials 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

Admission

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 2: Qualifications and Credit Framework 2020-21

The Qualifications of UCL

PDF iconAnnex 2.1: BASc Qualification Descriptor

PDF iconAnnex 2.2: MASc Qualification Descriptor

Chapter 3: Registration Framework for Taught Programmes 2020-21

Authorised Absence for Tier 4 Students

UCL Authorised Absence Request Form (available on request from Academic Services: academic.services@ucl.ac.uk)

Interruption of Study

PDF iconAnnex 3.1: Interruptions Guidance for Departments

Chapter 4: Assessment Framework for Taught Programmes 2020-21

Covid-19 Policies

2020-21 Covid Mitigation

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 (available on request from Academic Services: academic.services@ucl.ac.uk)

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 (available on request from Academic Services: academic.services@ucl.ac.uk)

Annex 4.3.3 Guidelines for Faculty Representatives at BoE Meetings (available on request from Academic Services: academic.services@ucl.ac.uk)

Annex 4.3.4 Proforma for Faculty Representative Report (available on request from Academic Services: academic.services@ucl.ac.uk)

Annex 4.3.5 Release of Provisional Results (available on request from Academic Services: academic.services@ucl.ac.uk)

Annex 4.3.6 Covid 19 Boards of Examiners Emergency Procedures (available on request from Academic Services: academic.services@ucl.ac.uk)

Sub Boards

Annex 4.4.1 Sub Board Checklist and Template Agenda (available on request from Academic Services: academic.services@ucl.ac.uk)

Higher Education Achievement Report

Annex 4.5 Higher Education Achievement Report Guiding Principles (available on request from Academic Services: academic.services@ucl.ac.uk)

Chapter 6: Student Casework Framework 2020-21

Student Complaints

UCL Student Complaints Form (available on request from Academic Services: academic.services@ucl.ac.uk)

UCL Student Complaints Procedure Stage Two Review Form (available on request from Academic Services: academic.services@ucl.ac.uk)

Appendix One Guide to UCL Procedures (available on request from Academic Services: academic.services@ucl.ac.uk)

Appendix Two Support Provision (available on request from Academic Services: academic.services@ucl.ac.uk)

Appendix Three Unacceptable Complainant Behaviour and Malicious, Vexatious or Frivolous Complaints (available on request from Academic Services: academic.services@ucl.ac.uk)

Appendix Four Complaints Procedure Application Form and Stage Two Review Form (available on request from Academic Services: academic.services@ucl.ac.uk)

Student Academic Misconduct Procedure

Annex 6.1 Academic Misconduct Report Form (available on request from Academic Services: academic.services@ucl.ac.uk)

Annex 6.3 Guidance on group panels in cases of student collusion (available on request from Academic Services: academic.services@ucl.ac.uk)

Industrial Action

Annex 6.2 Managing the impact of the industrial action on assessment (available on request from Academic Services: academic.services@ucl.ac.uk)

Chapter 7: Programme and Module Approval and Amendment Framework 2020-21

General Guidance

PDF icon7.1.1 PMAP Meeting Dates and Paper Deadlines

PDF icon7.1.2 Detailed timelines for Programme Approval and Amendment

PDF icon7.1.3 Consumer Protection Legislation - Guidance for Programme Leads

PDF icon7.1.4 Programme and Module Amendments guidance

Approval of New Taught Programmes

PDF icon7.2.1 Programme Development - A good practice guide

PDF icon7.2.2 Market Research - A good practice guide

7.2.3 Programme Proposal Form (available on request from Academic Services: academic.services@ucl.ac.uk)

7.2.4 Programme Summary Template (Taught Programmes) (available on request from Academic Services: academic.services@ucl.ac.uk)

7.2.5 Programme Summary Content & Style Guide (available on request from Academic Services: academic.services@ucl.ac.uk)

7.2.7 External Scrutineer Report template (available on request from Academic Services: academic.services@ucl.ac.uk)

PDF icon7.2.8 Criteria for the Appointment of an External Scrutineer

7.2.9 UG Affiliate Study Abroad programme checklist (available on request from Academic Services: academic.services@ucl.ac.uk)

7.2.10 Level 7 Masters Apprenticeship Form (available on request from Academic Services: academic.services@ucl.ac.uk)

7.2.11a Business Case (available on request from Academic Services: academic.services@ucl.ac.uk)

7.2.11b UCL Business Case Template (available on request from Academic Services: academic.services@ucl.ac.uk)

7.2.12 Market Research (available on request from Academic Services: academic.services@ucl.ac.uk)

PDF icon7.2.13 Arena Workshop on New Programme Development

7.2.14 Probationary Review Form (available on request from Academic Services: academic.services@ucl.ac.uk)

Approval of New Modules

7.3.1 Module Proposal Form (available on request from Academic Services: academic.services@ucl.ac.uk)

Programme Amendment

7.4.1 Programme Amendment Form (PAF) (available on request from Academic Services: academic.services@ucl.ac.uk)

Module Amendment

7.5.1 Module Amendment Form (MAF) (available on request from Academic Services: academic.services@ucl.ac.uk)

Programme Withdrawal

7.6.1 Programme Withdrawal Questionnaire (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 2020-21

8.1 Table Summarising Forms of Academic Partnerships (available on request from Academic Services: academic.services@ucl.ac.uk)

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 Template Termination Letter to Partner (available on request from Academic Services: academic.services@ucl.ac.uk)

8.8 Split-Site PhD Proposal Form (available on request from Academic Services: academic.services@ucl.ac.uk)

8.9 Joint and Double Research Degree Partnership Form (available on request from Academic Services: academic.services@ucl.ac.uk)

8.10 Joint Management Committee Sample Agenda (available on request from Academic Services: academic.services@ucl.ac.uk)

Policies

File8.11 Principles for the Management of Study Abroad and Student Exchange Partnerships

File8.12 Intercollegiate Module Sharing with other University of London Colleges - Student Policy

File8.13 Principles for the Management of Intercollegiate Module Sharing with other University of London Colleges

File8.14 Principles for the Management of Placements

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 2020-21

Annual Student Experience Review (ASER)

PDF icon9.2.1 ASER Main Steps

File9.2.2 ASER Departmental SEQ Summary

Internal Quality Review (IQR)

9.3.1 IQR Schedule 2020-21 to 2024-25 (available on request from Academic Services: academic.services@ucl.ac.uk)

9.3.2 IQR Sample Timetable for Visit (available on request from Academic Services: academic.services@ucl.ac.uk)

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 (available on request from Academic Services: academic.services@ucl.ac.uk)

9.3.6 IQR Dataset for the Review Team (available on request from Academic Services: academic.services@ucl.ac.uk)

9.3.7 IQR Core Documentation to be Supplied by the Department (available on request from Academic Services: academic.services@ucl.ac.uk)

External Examiners

9.4.1 Main Steps - Response to External Examiners' Reports (available on request from Academic Services: academic.services@ucl.ac.uk)

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) (available on request from Academic Services: academic.services@ucl.ac.uk)

9.4.4 Current External Examiners at UCL (PG) (available on request from Academic Services: academic.services@ucl.ac.uk)

9.4.5 Overview of the External Examiner Reporting Process (available on request from Academic Services: academic.services@ucl.ac.uk)

9.4.6 Summary of Department Responses to EE Recommendations Template (available on request from Academic Services: academic.services@ucl.ac.uk)

Peer Dialogue Scheme

9.5.5 Peer Dialogue Option C Application Form (available on request from Academic Services: academic.services@ucl.ac.uk)

Student Academic Representation

9.6.1 SSCC Agenda and Minutes Template (available on request from Academic Services: academic.services@ucl.ac.uk)

Core Programme Information

9.9.1 Core Programme Information (available on request from Academic Services: academic.services@ucl.ac.uk)

Chapter 10: Life Learning Framework 2020-21

PDF iconAnnex 10.1 UCL Summer School Programme Regulations

PDF iconAnnex 10.2 UCL CLIE Undergraduate Preparatory Certificates Programme Regulations