Course Approval and Re-approval process

Course Approval and Re-approval process

Course Planning and Approval/Re-approval Process:        

Following approval by APPG, the Course Planning and Approval/Re-approval Process is the means by which the University approves all courses leading to an award granted by UW, either directly or via partnership arrangements. The development process is based upon a consultancy model carried out by the course team in discussion with internal and external specialists. 

Course Planning and Approval/Re-approval Process updated January 2024

Forms:
CAP Form 1       Documentation sign-off for Course Approval/Re-Approval
CAP Form 2       Briefing Paper for Final Approval Meeting
CAP Form 3       Intent to Approve (ITA) form updated Sept 2024
CAP Form 4       External Adviser Report
CAP Form 5       Employer Adviser Report updated Sept 2024
CAP Form 6       UW Resource Statement
CAP Form 7       Collaborative Resource Statement
CAP Form 8       New Venue
CAP Form 9       Variation to Regulations 

Guidance:
CAP Guidance 1     Standard Criteria for Approval of all Provision
CAP Guidance 2     Guidance on choosing Academic External Advisers and Panel Members
CAP Guidance 3     Professional Statutory Regulatory Body (PSRB) Processes (See Policy)
CAP Guidance 4     Relationship between Course Re-Approval and Periodic Reviews
CAP Guidance 5     Checklist for Collaborative Course Approvals
CAP Guidance 6     Guidance for Student Panel Members
CAP Guidance 7     School Course Approvals/Re-approvals and Scrutiny events (updated July 2024)

APPG Guidance 1   Relationship between Course Change, Course Re-approval and APPG

Templates:

Module Specification Template 
Programme Specification templates

Course Handbook guidance for 2024/25 - updated August 2024
Library Services information for collaborative course handbooks - new from June 2024


CV template for UW staff for course approvals - updated May 2022