Key Features of Proposals

Practical aspects which need to be demonstrated in the documentation.

Programmes  
Purpose
Learning outcomes (LOs) necessary to meet that purpose.
Mechanisms by which students demonstrate the extent to which they have achieved the LOs.
Organisational aspects such as workload, volume and nature of assessment in order for students to meet LOs.
Details of the level of award and credits  
The programme as a whole is coherent  
Minimum entry requirements for entry to the programme
Where other Schools are involved and/or impacted: evidence of consultation; consideration; communication of impact; and support for the proposal.  Confirmation of primary responsibility should be defined at the outset (there can only be one owning School).
Consultation with relevant support services (e.g. Library, Information Services Group) and (where relevant) any external providers/contacts (e.g. employers, alumni, business, industry or professional contacts)
Courses
Purpose
Learning outcomes (LOs) necessary to meet that purpose.
Mechanisms by which students demonstrate the extent to which they have achieved the LOs.
Organisational aspects such as workload, volume and nature of assessment in order for students to meet LOs.
Details of the credit level and credits
The relationship of the course to programme(s) and how the course delivers and assesses the learning outcomes set out in the Degree Programme Specification (not applicable for standalone courses).
Minimum entry requirements for entry to the programme
Where other Schools are involved and/or impacted: evidence of consultation; consideration; communication of impact; and support for the proposal.  Confirmation of primary responsibility should be defined at the outset (there can only be one owning School).
Consultation with relevant support services (e.g. Library, Information Services Group) and (where relevant) any external providers/contacts (e.g. employers, alumni, business, industry or professional contacts)