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​Academic Pl​ann​​ing and Quality Assurance​

Institutional Programme and Module Approval Processes ​

Curriculum documents: 

For support in the different aspects of designing or amending a module, please find support material available via hyperlinks below.  Additional resources (written and video) are available at the bottom of the page.

Section 1: Module and calendar information 
  • Subject and module name and number
  • CESM category
  • Rules of combination
  • Core or elective
  • Mode provision
  • Module Linkage
  • Module description
Section 2: Module design 
  • Expected learning outcomes (for module)
  • Associated assessment criteria (for module) 
Section 3: Learning and Teaching 
  • Learning and teaching approach of module
  • Use of learning technologies
  • Learning support outside the classroom
Section 4: Workplace based learning 
  • Professional body requirements
  • Percentage or hours
  • Purpose of workplace-based learning (for module)
  • Venue requirements
Section 5: Hybrid Learning strategy 
  • Asynchronous activities
  • Synchronous online
  • Campus-based activities
  • Student access
  • Development of online learning material
Section 6: Assessment Strategy 
  • Assessment strategy (for module)
  • Assessment plan (for module)
Section 7: Textbooks and prescribed reading 
Section 8: Timetable information 
  • Full contact timetable
  • Hybrid timetable
  • Research supervision
Section 9: Scheduling of tests and examinations 
Other support material

Other support material