Useful programme design resources

Links to a range of resources for staff.

UCL guidance and documentation

Programme design reading list

See our reading list to support programme design at UCL.

Academic Manual

In the Academic Manual, Chapter 4 (Assessment Framework for Taught Programmes) and Chapter 7 (Programme and Module Approval and Amendment Framework) are especially important for programme and module design.

Programme Excellence Project (PEP)

• Programme Excellence Project webpage
• PEP SharePoint (UCL login required)
• PEP2 Curriculum Design Principles (PDF download)
• PEP2 Conversation papers

Feedback and Assessment

• Feedback and Assessment principles and resources
• Feedback and Assessment Programme webpage
• Feedback and Assessment Programme SharePoint (UCL login required)

Useful UCL design tools

UCL Connected Learning Baseline - the minimum expectations, or baseline, for connected learning for all taught programmes and modules at UCL, with a focus on Moodle.

Learning Designer - visual session/course planner using same principles as ABC. Allows reporting and export to Moodle.

Teaching and learning resources

Our Teaching resources bank covers all aspects of teaching for staff involved in any part of the student learning experience. It includes:

• Teaching toolkits - a searchable collection of relevant and practical resources to provide inspiration and guidance for all colleagues involved in teaching at UCL.
• Online teaching: guidance, tips and platforms - central support from Arena and Digital Education to help prepare for online teaching and learning.

Assessment resources - guidance, resources and key dates for developing assessments.

Digital education - explore the range of tools available at UCL and support on offer to maximise their potential.

Education newsletter - sign up to receive updates on education news and events from the Higher Education Development and Support Institute (HEDS).