Approval procedures
University Approval Process
The University approval process for approving new disciplines and programmes, and major modifications to programmes comprises of the following:
- The completion of proposals via the Global Curriculum Management system (GCM)
- Submission to the School Management Team
- Submission to the Programme Management Board (where appropriate)
- Submission to the relevant School Committee
- Submission to the University Studies Committee (where appropriate)
Schools have the authority to approve new and modified courses as well as minor modifications to programmes.
For information on the approval process please see documents below
- Academic Approval Process: Briefing Paper
- Marketing and Approval Timeline/Process
- Graduate Apprenticeships - Validation Events
There are different approval routes that are taken depending on the type of modification you are making in GCM. The Approval Route Guidance table will help you identify which route to select when creating a programme or course proposal.