Chapter 7: Programme and Module Approval and Amendment Framework

Chapter 7 is UCL’s regulatory framework for the approval, amendment, and suspension/withdrawal of taught academic programmes and modules including taught elements of research degrees.

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Part A:

Part B:

Chapter 7 Contents

Part A: Qualifications and Credit Framework

1. Introduction
2. The Qualifications of UCL
3. Framework Components

4. Types of Qualification
5. Level Descriptors
6. Threshold Qualification Requirements

Part B: Programme and Module Approval and Amendment

1. Introduction
2. Approval of New Taught Programmes
3. Approval of New Modules
4. Programme Amendment
5. Module Amendment

6. Programme / Route Suspension or Withdrawal
7. Module Suspension or Withdrawal
8. The Curriculum Maintenance Cycle
9. Research Degrees

Forms and Further Guidance

Part A: Qualifications and Credit Framework

The Qualifications of UCL

Annex 7.10.1: BASc Qualification Descriptor

Annex 7.10.2: MASc Qualification Descriptor

Annex 7.10.3: MBA Qualification Descriptor

Part B: Programme and Module Approval and Amendment

General Guidance

7.1.1 Detailed timelines for Programme Approval and Amendment

7.1.2 PMAP Meeting Dates and Paper Deadlines

7.1.3 Consumer Protection Legislation Guidance

Approval of New Taught Programmes

7.2.1 UCL Business Case Financial Planning Tool Template

7.2.2 Market Research

7.2.3 Programme Development

7.2.4 Programme Proposal Form (coming soon)

7.2.5 Programme Diet Template

7.2.7 External Scrutineer Report template

7.2.8 Criteria for the Appt of an External Scrutineer

7.2.9 UG Affiliate Study Abroad programme checklist

7.2.10 Level 7 Masters Apprenticeship Form

7.2.11 Probationary Review Form

Approval of New Modules

7.3.1 Module Proposal Form

Programme Amendment

7.4.1 Programme Amendment Form (PAF)

Module Amendment

7.5.1 Module Amendment Form (MAF)

Programme Withdrawal

7.6.1 Programme Withdrawal Form (PWF)

Research Degree

7.9.1 Doctoral Programme Proposal Form

7.9.2 MRes Programme Proposal Appendix

7.9.3 Programme Summary Template (Research Programmes)

7.9.4 Recruitment of Research Students - Application Form