Internal Subject Review

Internal Subject Review

/ Major Programme or Course Amendment Information Document
Submitted by: (Programme Leader) / Click here to enter text. /
Date / Click here to enter a date. /
Confirmed by: (Head of School) / Click here to enter text. /
Date / Click here to enter a date. /
Please re-confirm whether the amendment (s) proposed are to a course or programme (or both):
Course
Programme
Name of Programme and/or Course:
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Please confirm that there are no outstanding conditions or required adjustments from the Executive Group or University of Glasgow / Yes No
If no, please explain: / Click here to enter text. /

Section A – to be completed by the Programme Leader

1.1Please confirm that the rationale for making the change, as set out in the Major Programme and Course Amendment Proposalpro forma, remains the same: / Yes / No
1.2 If these have changed, please provide details of the changes:
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  1. If relevant, please confirm that the amended financial rationale for the programme is unchangedfrom the Major Programme and Course Amendment Proposal pro forma (e.g. tuition fees, SFC funded places, industrialsponsorship, revenue and capital):

If this has changed, please confirm Directorate approval and provide details of the change:
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  1. Please confirm that the marketing strategy for the programme is unchanged from the Major Programme and Course Amendment Proposal:

If this has changed, please provide details of the change:
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  1. Please confirm that there are no other substantive changes (for example implications for Learning Resources, the Estates provision etc.) from theMajor Programme and Course Amendment Proposal. Please consult with thePolicy and Governance Department if you are unsure.

If there have been changes, please provide details of the changes:
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  1. Has the proposed amendment been modified since the Proposal stage?
/ Yes / No
If yes, please explain:
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  1. Has the rationale behind the amendment(s) been modified since the Proposal stage?
/ Yes / No
If yes, please explain:
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  1. Please confirm that an Equality Impact Assessment of the amendment has been undertaken:

  1. Based on your Equality Impact Assessment of the amendment please outline any potential for negative impact for students with protected characteristics and the actions taken to remove or mitigate this.

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  1. Please outline the positive impact of the amendment as it relates to the three needs of the public sector equality duty.

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  1. Please outline the implications of the amendment(s) to existing students including those who are or may take a Leave of Absence or repeat a year and applicants holding firm offers.

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  1. If there are implications, how are these to be dealt with?

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  1. Planned date for implementation of the amendment(s) and cohort affected.

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13.Please confirm the language of instruction is English

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  1. Does the proposed amendment impact on the overall educational aims of the programme and/or course?
/ Yes / No
If yes, please explain:
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  1. Does the proposed amendment impact on the Intended Learning Outcomes of the programme and/or course?
/ Yes / No
If yes, please explain:
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16.Please confirm the Programme Structure, highlighting amendments as appropriate:

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  1. Does this programme share courses with other programmes?
/ Yes / No
If yes, please confirm whether the proposed amendment will impact on the other programme(s):
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  1. Does the programme have a break in study at GSA i.e. Year Out, International Study, etc)?
/ Yes / No
If yes, please provide details:
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19.Please provide an overview of any Research Teaching linkages this amendment to the programme and/or course will have:

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20.Please describe an overview of any knowledge exchange potential and benefits arising from this amendment to the programme and/or course:

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21.If applicable, please outline any impact the amendment will have on part-time learners and how the programme and/or course will support this:

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22.Please provide an overview of the use of the VLE in the delivery of this programme and/or course:

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  1. Does the amendment to the programme and/or course provide any opportunities for Professional Development and income generating short courses regarding this programme?
/ Yes / No
If yes, please provide details of how the programme is to be promoted withregards to theseopportunities:
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24.1 Is this programme and/or course delivered in collaboration with another institution? / Yes / No
24.2 If yes, please confirm that the partner institution has been consulted on and approved the proposed amendment. / Yes / No
25. Does the amendment to the programme and/or course impact on the programme’s compatibility with GSA’s existing portfolio of programmes? / Yes / No
If yes, please provide a brief description:
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  1. Does the amendment to the programme and/or course impact on the programme’s compatibility with the strategic plans of the proposing School and of GSA?
/ Yes / No
If yes, please provide a brief description:
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  1. Does the amendment to the programme and/or course impact on the resources required, (outwith those identified in the Financial Rationale), that are in addition to those already available to the School e.g. teaching staff, support staff, accommodation, equipment, consumables, library, computing, workshop, or audio visual.
/ Yes / No
If yes, please provide a brief description:
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  1. Please confirm, for those resources identified in Question 27, that if additional resources are required this has been agreed by the relevant budget controller and provide their name and designation.
/ Yes / No
Budget Controller / Click here to enter text. /
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  1. Does the amendment to the programme and/or course impact on the programme’s alignment with GSA’s sustainability strategy?
/ Yes / No
If yes, please provide a brief description:
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  1. Does the amendment to the programme and/or course impact on the programme’s alignment with GSA’s internationalisation strategy?Please refer to any relevant internationally-focused learning outcomes and, where possible, identify internationalisation in any of the following: subject content, assessment tasks, teaching methods/activities and support activity.
/ Yes / No
If yes, please provide a brief description:
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  1. Does the amendment to the programme and/or course impact on the programme’s alignment with GSA’s employability and work related learning strategy?
/ Yes / No
If yes, please provide a brief description:
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  1. Does the amendment to the programme and/or course have any implications for work based learning?
/ Yes / No
If yes, please provide a brief description:
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  1. Please confirm the following:

Yes / No / Comment
Amended Programme Specification attached / Click here to enter text. /
Amended Course Specifications attached / Click here to enter text. /
Regulations discussed with the Policy and Governance Department / Click here to enter text. /
Do the programme regulations conform to generic or existing regulations? / Click here to enter text. /
Are the programme regulations consistent with the proposed programme? / Click here to enter text. /
Regulations attached / Click here to enter text. /
  1. Please confirm which of the following consultations have taken place:

Yes / No / N/A
Director of IT
Employer
External Examiner(s)
Head of Estates
Head of Learning Resources
Head of Learning and Teaching
Head of Research and Enterprise
Head of Student Recruitment
Head of Technical Support
Marketing and Communication
The Policy and Governance Department
PSRBs
Senior Academic Fellow in Digital Learning
Students
Student Support and Development
The University of Glasgow (for Joint programme proposals only)
Please comment if appropriate:
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Section B - to be completed on behalf of the Board of Studies

  1. Is the proposed amendment in accordance with current GSA Programme and Course Amendment policy?
/ Yes / No
If no, please explain:
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  1. Is the proposed amendment clear and consistent?
/ Yes / No
If no, please explain:
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  1. Is the proposed amendment compliant with the Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework?
/ Yes / No
If no, please explain:
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  1. If the proposed amendment(s) are to notional learning hours and assessment methods are these appropriate to the level of, and number of credits assigned to the programme?
/ Yes / No
If no, please explain:
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  1. If the proposed amendment(s) are to Intended Learning Outcomes, have these been written following consultation with the Head of Learning and Teaching and/or the PGT Programme Electives Coordinator?
/ Yes / No
If no, please explain:
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  1. If the proposed amendment(s) are to Intended Learning Outcomes, are they capable of being assessed by the indicated instruments of assessment?
/ Yes / No
If no, please explain:
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  1. Does the proposed amendment(s) impact on adequate provision for, and monitoring of, the external supervision of project work, work placement, etc, where this is an integral part of the programme?
/ Yes / No
If no, please explain:
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  1. Are the proposed amendment(s) compliant with the GSA Code of Assessment?
/ Yes / No
If no, please explain:
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  1. Do the proposed amendment(s) comply with current GSA Academic Council policies regarding Academic Standards and Quality Assurance?
/ Yes / No
If no, please explain:
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Name of Convenor of Board of Studies / Click here to enter text. /
Date of Board of Studies Approval / Click here to enter a date. /
Please attach or insert the Board of Studies minutes/report showing the requirements and recommendations following consideration of the documentation.
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  1. Please confirm that there are no outstanding conditions or required adjustments from the Board of Studies approval:
/ Yes / No
If no, please explain:
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/ Major Programme or Course Amendment Information Document
External Examiner
Consultation Pro Forma
Programme Title / Click here to enter text. /
School / Click here to enter text. /

(Note to Programme Leader: The External Examiner should be given the Proposal for a Major Programme and Course Amendment, the Major Programme and Course Amendment Information Document, amended Programme Specification and amended Course Specifications before being asked to complete this form.)

  1. Please provide comment regarding the proposed amendment.

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  1. If the amendment is approved, will the following aspects of the programme remain appropriate?Please comment as necessary

  1. Aims
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  1. Intended Learning Outcomes
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  1. Methods of assessment
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  1. Level of the courses comprising the programme
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  1. The credit rating of the courses comprising the programme
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  1. Any other comments
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Response from School

Please provide your response regarding the above comment(s), noting any changes made as a result of External Examiner comments:
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Submitted by:

External Examiner’s name / Click here to enter text. /
Designation / Click here to enter text. /
Organisation / Click here to enter text. /
Date / Click here to enter a date. /

Reviewed by:

Programme Leader / Click here to enter text. /
Date / Click here to enter text. /
Head of School / Click here to enter text. /
Date / Click here to enter a date. /
/ Major Programme or Course Amendment Information Document
Student Consultation Pro Forma
Programme Title / Click here to enter text. /
School / Click here to enter text. /
You should consult students who are currently on the programme or course in addition to those who may wish to progress to the proposed programme.
Please describe which students were consulted and when, i.e. class(es) and number of students consulted. If an entire class was consulted indicate which class was involved.
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Please confirm that student views were specifically sought regarding: / Yes / No
Whether the programme would be challenging
Whether the programme would be stimulating
Whether the programme would meet their expectations
The proposed workload
Methods of teaching, learning and assessment
If for any of the above a No answer is given, please clarify:
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How was the information presented to the students?
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Summary of student feedback
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Submitted by:

Programme Leader / Click here to enter text. /
Date / Click here to enter a date. /

Reviewed by:

Head of School / Click here to enter text. /
Date / Click here to enter a date. /
/ Major Programme or Course Amendment Information Document
Employer/Industry Consultation Pro Forma
Programme Title / Click here to enter text. /
School / Click here to enter text. /

(Note to Programme Leader: The Employer/Industry Specialist should be given the Proposal for a Major Programme and Course Amendment, the Major Programme and Course Amendment Information Document, amended Programme Specification before being asked to complete Section 1 of this form. Thereafter Section 2 should be completed by the Programme Leader following consultation with the Head of School.)

Section 1: Employer

Name / Click here to enter text. /
Designation / Click here to enter text. /
Organisation / Click here to enter text. /
Date / Click here to enter a date. /
Please provide your views on the programme; particularly in terms of preparing graduates for employment:
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Section 2: Response from School

Please provide your response regarding the above comment(s), noting any changes made as a result of employer comments:
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Submitted by:

Programme Leader / Click here to enter text. /
Date / Click here to enter a date. /

Reviewed by:

Head of School / Click here to enter text. /
Date / Click here to enter a date. /

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