Key policies and guidance for programme and course design

University of Edinburgh Learning and Teaching Strategy 2030

Edinburgh Student Vision

Skills for Success Framework (SFSF)

Assessment and Feedback Policy

Student Voice Framework

Regenerative Sustainability Strategy

AI Guidelines

Experiential and Challenge-based Learning (CBL)

SCQF Interactive Framework is Scotland’s national qualifications framework, which provides the course and learning requirements for each of the Level Descriptors, from Level 7/8 (Year 1 undergraduate) to Level 11 and 12 (post-graduate).

Quality Assurance Agency (QAA)'s Subject Benchmark Statements describe the nature of study and the academic standards expected of graduates in specific subject areas, for example, engineering, chemistry and Biosciences. They show what graduates might reasonably be expected to know, do, and understand at the end of their studies.

New Courses and Programmes Approval Timescales 1 Pager: This visual is helpful to illustrate new course and programme approval timescales (in months), and to help start your planning and preparation in plenty of time to meet the Board of Studies deadlines.

The Degree Regulations and Programmes of Study (DRPS) webpages provide information on the programmes of study offered by The University of Edinburgh and sets out the regulatory framework by which these are governed, together with the regulations and codes that govern the general context of a student’s academic career at the University. The University also recognises regulations in respect of those degrees offered by other institutions and validated by the University, and relevant additional information is provided where appropriate.

The Programme and Course Approval and Management Policy and accompanying guidance provides information on the approval of new and changes to/closure of existing programmes and courses. It covers the role of School Boards of Studies, College committees and University-level committees, including the approval levels required for different proposals. Practical guidance is provided on Policy requirements such as timescales for approval, issues to address in proposals, student involvement in proposals, and required documentation.

The Framework for Curricula outline provides consistency in the delivery of the University’s Curriculum Framework.

The principles of equality and inclusion are a crucial aspect of developing new curricula, and a good starting point is the University’s Accessible and Inclusive Learning Policy. More information about this can be found in the the Universal design, accessibility, and inclusion section of this website.