NEW PROGRAMME PROPOSAL FORM
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Completed forms should be sent, via email, to curriculum@st-andrews.ac.uk.
A signed copy should also be sent to Registry, Curriculum, Old Burgh School, Abbey
Walk, St Andrews.
Overwrite the blue writing with text in black font Palatino Linotype 10.
Awarding Institution
Normally “University of St Andrews”
Teaching Institution
Normally “University of St Andrews”
Faculty
Faculty in which the lead School resides.
Lead School
All programmes must have a nominated lead School. For joint and major/minor
degrees, the lead School is normally the first-named in the programme title, and the
degree is awarded by the Faculty in which the lead School resides (requests for
exceptions to this norm should be made and justified in the programme proposal).
It is the responsibility of the lead School to prepare programme proposal
documentation and, in due course, run the programme in collaboration with partner
Schools.
Please list all Schools involved in the delivery of the programme and ensure that each
Head of School signs this application
Other Schools involved
Programme contact name
Post held at the University of St Andrews
Programme contact email
Academic session of first
availability
Please enter the Academic Session when the programme will first be offered, eg
2010/11. The process of programme approval must be undertaken in time to recruit
students to the new programme. In most cases this will be determined by the need to
have an entry in the undergraduate or postgraduate prospectus.
Intended qualification
(award)
Enter the intended final qualification for completing the full programme (eg MA
Hons). Note that exit award(s) are listed elsewhere
SCQF qualification level
See http://www.scqf.org.uk/AbouttheFramework/Levels.aspx
Further advice can be sought from Registry.
UCAS code
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SITS route code
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Programme title
Enter the title of the programme (eg, Marine Mammal Biology)
Exit awards
Where these may differ from the Regulations please describe the points in the
programme at which exit qualifications are available and the requirements for such
exit qualifications.
If YES, please specify the title of the programme, as well as the date on which the old
programme should be discontinued
Is this programme to
replace an existing
programme?
Admissions requirements
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Please state the admissions requirements for the programme. For undergraduate
programmes, give the proposed entry grade profile for the programme. Specify any
Higher or A-level subjects (or equivalents) that are a requirement for entry. Note that
normal Faculty entry requirements will also apply. For postgraduate programmes,
give details of any non-standard entry requirements and the criteria by which
applicants apparently meeting these will be assessed, and any provision for the
accreditation of prior certificated learning, please refer to the University Policy on
Recognition of Prior Learning.
Include details of any English Language proficiency qualifications.
Academic Rationale
Why is this programme being proposed?
Briefly explain the reason why the programme is proposed.
What are the planned benefits?
Briefly explain the benefits for the University, School and
student body.
Who are the target students? What is the
estimate of enrolment?
Admissions should be able to offer advice in completion of
this section. Schools should supply evidence of student
demand for this programme and give details of any specific
induction or support be required eg, for cohorts of overseas
students.
Programme structure
Level of Study
Postgraduate / Undergraduate
Type of programme
Single / Joint (and) / Major/Minor (with)
Mode of Delivery
Full-time / Part-time with attendance requirement / Evening /
Distance or e-Learning
Length of programme
Credits required in each
year
Total credits required for
completion of programme
Programme structure
The structure for the programme
should be provided, broken down by
year and semester and each semester
should normally comprise 60 credits,
and one full-time year should
normally constitute 120 credits.
Year
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Supply a breakdown of the number of credits to be gained in each year.
Total number of credits needed to gain the final qualification.
Core module: list module titles and level
which must be taken and passed by all
students on this programme. Insert
rows as required.
Optional modules: list of module titles and
level one or more of which must be taken
and passed by all students on this
programme. Insert rows as required.
Core modules
Optional modules
Programme descriptor (100
words)
Describe the key topics and features of the programme.
Supplementary programme
information
Provide any supplementary information
Progression rules
It will be assumed that all programmes will comply with Faculty rules on progression
for undergraduate and postgraduate taught programmes. Details should be provided
about any aspects of programme progression which do not comply with standard
procedures. Any aspects of the programme which encourage progression should also
be provided (eg, if the programme overlaps with others to facilitate transfers of
degree programme, Access programmes, Conversion programmes, etc).
Programme requirement – ie, entry for Course Catalogue
Please see Undergraduate / Postgraduate Course Catalogues for the style required.
Teaching arrangements
Does the programme take
account of student equality
and diversity issues?
Provide any supplementary information as appropriate. Contact for advice: Equality
and Diversity Officer, Human Resources.
Does the programme have a
compulsory year abroad?
If YES, describe the nature of the year abroad, provide information on risk
assessments will be conducted and specify the relevant programme year. Details of
support to be given to students before and during the year abroad should be
provided.
Does the programme have a
compulsory period of work
experience or placement?
If YES, you must provide evidence of support from hosts of work placements Details
of support to be given to students before and during the placement should be
provided.
Does the programme
involve fieldwork or time at
facilities outside St
Andrews?
Will this be taught in
partnership with another
institution?
If Yes, you will need to provide an approved risk assessment and inform the
University Insurance Officer to ensure insurance cover prior to conducting any
fieldwork. Details of support to be given to students before and during the fieldwork
should be provided.
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If YES, give name(s) of partner(s), You must provide evidence of support from the
partner institution. If the programme is to be offered in partnership, please supply
the name(s) of the partner institution(s). For guidance on the procedures for
collaborative degrees, please see the University policy and complete the appendix
provided for all new Collaborations.
Percentage of programme
taught at partner institution
Will this be provided with
the support of a
collaborating organisation?
If YES, give name(s) of organisation(s) and background. You must provide evidence
of support from the organisation. For guidance on the procedures for collaborative
degrees, please see the University Policy on Collaborative Agreements for
Undergraduate and Postgraduate Programmes.
Programme specifications
Relevant QAA
Benchmarking Statements
Benchmarking subject statements may be found at the following QAA link:
http://www.qaa.ac.uk/academicinfrastructure/default.asp
Relevant QAA Subject
Benchmarking Statements
Benchmarking subject statements may be found at the following QAA link:
http://www.qaa.ac.uk/academicinfrastructure/benchmark/honours/
Accreditation
This section should also describe any professional / statutory body accreditation or
recognition by external bodies. Where applicable, this should indicate the level of
accreditation/recognition and the period of validity of accreditation/recognition.
Educational aims of
programme
Programme Aims may be kept to a series of summary bullet points. The aims of the
programme will appear in the Programme Specifications for the course. They are
therefore in the public domain and may be the object of scrutiny by external bodies.
They should therefore be written with care. Examples of Programme Aims given by
the Quality Assurance Agency can be viewed at:
http://www.qaa.ac.uk/academicinfrastructure/programSpec/progspec0600.pdf
Distinctive programme
features
Explain any special features of the programme which distinguish it from similar
degrees offered in other institutions or from other degrees offered in St Andrews.
Examples here might include the opportunity for a work placement, novel forms of
learning or assessment, the opportunity to work in detail on a specific subject, etc.
Programme outcomes / Graduate attributes
In the course of this programme students will develop programme-specific skills. On
completing the programme students should be able to demonstrate the graduate attributes
outlined below.
Intellectual skill and
attributes
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Examples :
 Ability to construct a coherent argument or debate
 Ability to create a hypothesis and appreciation of how hypotheses relate to
broader theories
 Ability to evaluate hypotheses, theories, methods and evidence within their
proper contexts
 Ability to reason from the particular to the general
 Ability to solve complex problems by critical understanding, analysis and
synthesis
 Capacity for close textual analysis and comparative analysis
 Capacity for close analysis of visual material
 Creativity and originality
 Curiosity and an enquiring mind
 Deductive reasoning
 Engagement with both primary and secondary material and an
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appreciation of the differences between them
Independence of thought
Qualitative methods of analysis
Logical processing of information
Sophisticated use of a range of resources appropriate to the task at hand
Professional / subjectspecific / practical skills
Examples :
 Clarity of expression, including correct spelling, grammar and punctuation
 Direct engagement with current research and developments in the subject
 Discipline specific technical abilities
Transferable skills
Examples:
 Listening
 Oral presentations
 Rapport building
 Written material
 Active engagement and initiative in team working
 Collective responsibility
Teaching, Learning and Assessment strategies
The skills and graduate attributes listed above will be accomplished through delivery of the
following teaching, learning and assessment strategies appropriate to the programme aims.
Teaching and Learning
Students will engage with independent and group study in a
supportive framework of teaching and learning. The strategy is to
use methods of teaching and assessment that will facilitate learning
appropriate to the aims of joint degree programmes. The following
methods will be employed where appropriate to the level of study
and the particular content of each module in the programme
Examples :
 Lectures
 One-to-one discussion
 Project work
 Seminars
 Small group discussion tutorials
 Tutorials
 Workshops
 Period of residence in France
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Material submitted for
assessment
Assessment can be a blend of diagnostic work to determine student
needs, formative work submitted for assessment and feedback (but
not necessarily for academic credit) or summative work submitted
for academic credit.
Examples :
 Aural comprehension
 AV media presentations
 Commentaries
 Dictation
 Discourse analysis
 Class tests
 Essays, dissertations (short and long)
 Oral presentations
 End of semester examinations
Programme funding
Subject codes (JACS3 codes)
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Subject percentages
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Programme cost centres and
proportion
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Is this a closed programme?
Is the programme closed in anyway, ie, is enrolment limited to defined groups such
as employees of a specific company?
Source of funding (if not
Scottish Funding Council)
Fee requirements
Please detail the source of funding for the programme, ie, how will most students pay
for this programme?
Please consult the Executive Officer to the Senate and define the fee for the
programme if not standard.
Funding allocation
Calculation of resource allocation is based on a formula of (actual student enrolment х %FTE allocation specified for each
teaching unit). Please supply a teaching load breakdown to ensure eventual resource allocation is fair. Add rows as required.
School(s) / Department(s) involved
% share of FTE
Staff and resource requirements
Academic staff
requirements
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Outline who will teach/manage the programme over and above those staff required
for the contributing modules. Highlight any new staff appointments that will be
required
Other staff requirements
Provide an indication of the other staff resources required including technical,
administrative and secretarial staff.
Staff development needs
If the introduction of the programme requires staff training or development in new
teaching/learning techniques, or in the management of new equipment or facilities,
details should be provided and how they will be addressed
Library resources
Outline the nature of library resources required, and the budget allocation for these.
Teaching accommodation
Outline the broad nature of teaching accommodation required, including lecture
capacity, small group teaching space and laboratory space.
IT resources
Outline the nature of IT resources required, and how they will be provided Outline
any proposed use of WebCT and on-line assessment. Include any specialist software
required; any specialist hardware required, ie, hardware not available in standard IT
classrooms; any planned use of central IT classrooms for teaching sessions.
Administration
Head of School
authorisation
Please provide comment on the provision of resources within your School for this
programme
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External Examiner reports
Business case approval
All new programme proposals must be submitted with evidence of External
Examiner approval. In the case of joint programmes, a report should be supplied
from the External Examiner for each School. Proposals will not be considered without
External Examiner approval and Schools are asked to note that External Examiner
reports should be attached to the proposal, not incorporated into the body of the
form. For guidance on the procedures for collaborative degrees, please see the
University Policy on Collaborative Agreements for Undergraduate and Postgraduate
Programmes.
For new taught postgraduate or inter-institutional programmes, Heads of Schools are now
required to present a Business case. Full details on submission and approval of the
Business case are listed on a separate document.
FBC decision : To reject
FBC decision: To defer
FBC decision : To approve
Justification of FBC decision
Provide dates
TLAC approval date
Provide date
Senate approval date
Provide date
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Provide dates
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