Programme approval (STAGE 2)

Programme Title:

Programme Director:

Module Leaders:

  1. Response to Stage 1 conditions and recommendations

This section should detail your response to the conditions and recommendations arising from Stage 1

  1. Resources

This section should provide information on the resources to be used, including:

2a. Staffing

Please complete the table below providing details of the indicative module leaders for any new modules:

Module code/title / Module Leader
Please provide the name of the member of staff who is likely to be the Module Leader. This can be changed but is required for the initial set up of new modules on SITS.

2b. Finance

Have these remained the same as those provided at Stage 1? Yes/No

If NO, please re-submit the financial spreadsheet to Finance/discuss with Finance, gain re-approval and attach as an appendix

2c. Space

Does the information provided at Stage 1 remain current? Yes/No

If NO, please complete the Space Request form in liaison with Timetabling and gain re-approval.The Space Request form should be attached as an appendix. Contact Timetabling at for assistance and queries with completing this section.

2d. Library resources

Please provide information on the following:

  • Agreed ratio of students to books and funding for additional library resources
  • List of essential reading list texts (taken from module specifications)
  • Titles of electronic information resources to be used, including: information databases, online journals and online or scanned articles/images/materials (where relevant, confirmation that you have received permission for copying/digitisation and/or use under the terms of the University’s agreements should be provided)

Signature of Library representative(email confirmation is an acceptable alternative)

Signature ………………………………

Name ………………………………

Date ………………………………

2d. Information Services resources

Please provide information on the following:

  • Software to be used (apart from Microsoft Office), providing: year/term of use, software/application requirement and purchase/renewal/maintenance costs
  • AV devices to be used and expected numbers required, from: Digital Video Cameras, Digital Cameras, Portable Data Projectors, Microphones, Digital Audio (MP3) Recorders, Portable PAs, Others
  • Any use of lecture capture
  • Any additional technology requirements

Signature of Information Services representative(s)(email confirmation is an acceptable alternative)

Signature ………………………………Signature ………………………………

Name ………………………………Name………………………………

Date………………………………Date ………………………………

  1. Planning and Management Information

  1. Off Campus Activity

Will there be any off-campus activity? This information is required for Tier 4 visa purposes. Yes/No

  1. Key Information Set Information – UG programmes only

For Undergraduate programmes requiring a KIS, please complete and attach the KIS Information spreadsheet.

For advice on KIS, please contact Greg Wellington in Student and Academic Services.

Appendices to be attached:

Programme specification (including approval appendix covering JACS codes)For JACS codes information, please see the JACS and Cost Centre guidance here: or visit: Kovanovic in Strategy and Planning()can also provide assistance.

  1. Module specifications (including approval appendices covering HESA and JACS codes)
  2. Draft Programme Handbook
  3. Updated financial spreadsheet (if required)
  4. KIS information spreadsheet (if required)
  5. Email confirmations where applicable
  6. For partnership programmes only – relevant appendix

For Completion Following SchoolProgramme Approval and Review Committee

Please provide a summary of any changes made as a result of discussion at the Programme Approval and Review Committee and attach the minutes from the PARC:

Signatures(email confirmation is an acceptable alternative)

Programme DirectorChair of PARC

Signature ………………………………Signature ………………………………

Name ………………………………Name ………………………………

Date ………………………………Date ………………………………

Dean of SchoolDean of School of contributing School (if relevant)

Support for educational focus and appropriateSupport for educational focus and appropriate

allocation of required resourcesallocation of required resources

Signature ……………………………………… Signature ………………………………………

Name ………………………………………Name ………………………………………

Date ………………………………………Date ………………………………………

Please send an electronic copy of all documentation to Lucy Dawkins in Student and Academic Services

Appendices to be attachedfollowing PARC:

  1. Minutes from PARC meeting (from both Schools if applicable)
  2. External Advisor report and response
  3. Email confirmations where applicable
  4. Specific Stage 2 Partnership Appendix if applicable

April 2015

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