Proposal for Modifications of an Existing Programme

FORM A (Module Titles & Assessments)

The following form encompasses modifications to existing module titles and assessments, where the change does not significantly impact the wider programme validation. For all other modifications, please use Form B (see Appendix 1). Seek advice from the Faculty Director of Quality if you have any uncertainty about which form to use. Please NOTE:

  • ALL modifications must be discussed and approved first by the appropriate programme committee (or equivalent body).
  • Changes can only be made to future runs of modules. This process cannot be used for a retrospective change.
  • Proposals for changes that are likely to have an impact upon programme or level/stage learning outcomes must be made on Form B.

SECTION A – PROPOSED CHANGE

A1 Date of Proposal

A2 Programme Name AND Programme Code

A3 Programmes (names and codes) which will be affected by the change (e.g., Programmes which have this module specifically listed as a core or optional module)[1]

A4 Date from which the modification is to take effect
A5 Cohort to which the modification will first apply

A6Module(s) for which modification is requested[2]

Module Title / Module Code / Credit rating / Level / Core or Option?

A7aDescription and Rationale for Proposed Change(s)

(Note: Complete Boxes A7b and A7c only where relevant)

A7b Identification of Revised Module Title(s) (where appropriate)

Revised Module Title

A7c Identification of Change to Module Assessment(s) (where appropriate)

Previously Validated Mode of Assessment / Previously Validated Weighting / New Mode of Assessment / New Weighting

SECTION B – EVIDENCE & APPROVALS

B1Evidence/Documentation
/ I confirm that the programme committee (or equivalent body) has discussed and approved this proposal (minutes/correspondence available upon request)
/ I confirm that the External Examiner has been consulted regarding this change and has confirmed that the change is appropriate and does not affect the achievement of the programme or level/stage learning outcomes (external examiner’s report available upon request)
/ I confirm that any other programmes affected by this change have been consulted and agreed to the change (email evidence available upon request)
/ The following documentation is attached:
A Word version of the updated Programme Specification (obtained from QSO) with all new modifications clearly markedusing track changes so they are immediately apparent to the reader.
All modifications to the programme approved before 1 November 2014 should be attached as an annex to the Programme Specification. If you do not have a WORD copy of your programme specificationplease contact the Quality and Standards Office.
Complete the tracking sheet below summarising the modification and attach to the final page of the Programme Specification. Please consult your FDQ before providing this list.

B2Programme Approval (electronic signature acceptable)

Programme Director (or equivalent) Date

Head of School/Centre Date

B3Faculty Acknowledgment (electronic signature acceptable)

Faculty Director of Quality Date

B4Follow Up
This proposal should be sent electronically by the Faculty Director of Quality to the following:

Data () Planning ()

QSO () Marketing ()

Your Faculty Registry Office (see below)
Education -
Health and Wellbeing
Arts and Humanities / Social and Applied Sciences –

Appendix 1 – Summary of which form/process to use

for modifications to a programme

Type of Change / Nature of Modification / Forms and Paperwork Required / Approval Process
Routine / For all programmes:
Changes ONLY to:
  • titles of existing modules, and/or
  • assessments of existing modules (e.g. mode, weighting)
/
  • Modification
    Form A
  • Word version of the updated Programme Specification with new all modifications clearly marked, and with modifications approved before 1 November 2014 attached as annexes.
  • Completed tracking sheet summarising changes.
/ Approval by Programme Committee (or equivalent body) and submitted to Faculty Director of Quality.
Minor / For all programmes:
  • All other changes to existing modules (e.g. changes to module aims, learning outcomes, learning and teaching strategy, credits, core or optional status)
  • Addition of new modules
  • Changes to the programme validation other than those listed as Major Modifications below
/
  • Modification
    Form B (and any documentation as required on Modification Form B)
  • Word version of the updated Programme Specification with new all modifications clearly marked, and with modifications approved before 1 November 2014 attached as annexes.
  • Completed tracking sheet summarising changes.
  • Planning Form (only if additional resources are needed which cannot be accommodated within the existing School/Centre budget)
/ Approval by Faculty Quality Committee
(NB if additional resources are needed then the planning form will need to be submitted to Faculty Programme Planning Executive before final approval of the modification)
Faculty Quality Committee has the discretion to require a validation event to be held.
Major /
  • Changes or Additions to:
  • programme aims
  • programme learning outcomes
  • programme award titles
  • endorsements of programme award titles
  • introduction of or changes to Special Regulations
  • Introduction of a new pathway or route
  • Changes to taught doctoral programmes
  • Changes requiring PRSB re-approval
  • Changes for which the Chair of ASC or Chair of ESEC deems a small-scale validation event appropriate
/ For Faculty Quality Committee and Programme Proposals Panel:
  • Modification Form B
  • Planning Form (only needed if additional resources are needed which cannot be accommodated within the existing School/Centre budget).
For the Validation:
  • Updated Programme Specification (or validation document)
  • Word version of the updated Programme Specification with new all modifications clearly marked, and with modifications approved before 1 November 2014 attached as annexes.
  • Completed tracking sheet summarising changes
/ Submit to Faculty Quality Committee followed by Faculty Programme Planning Executive
FPPE/ASC recommends either small-scale or full validation
Final Approval by Validation event

[1] If you have any questions about this, please contact Data Management () to confirm which programmes would be impacted.

[2] For changes to multiple module assessments you can still use one form. Simply insert rows to list all the modules and attach a separate document outlining the changes. PLEASE NOTE: if your programme is regulated by a PRSB you should consult your Faculty Director of Quality regarding multiple assessment changes and the processes required for this.