Programme Handbook Template

The Programme Handbook is a key document for students allowing access both to programme and discipline information, and to University wide support, resources and processes. 

From 2024-25 the template for the Handbook is embedded in each Canvas discipline sites hosts both programme/discipline specific and University-wide information.

Template Format
  • Globally Connected Learning (standard text provide by the University).
  • Professionalism and Academic Integrity (standard text provide by the University).
  • Student Wellbeing (standard text provide by the University).
  • Key staff contact details (provided by discipline/School).
  • Programme Overview (provided by discipline/School)
    • Guidance on overall programme structure
    • The number of courses and the semester structure
    • Types of assessment to expect
    • Time commitment involved in studying
  • Programme Structure and Delivery (provided by discipline/School)
    • Programme structure
    • Learning activities
    • Feedback and how to use it
    • Study skills required and how to develop them
    • Grading and progression requirements
    • Project/Dissertation guidance
    • Student representation and staff/student liaison
  • The Student A-Z Guide (provided by the University).

Key information

Keith MacAskill