Procedures for changing an existing Programme and for returning
Syllabus Information
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Check the dates for the return of all updates to existing Programmes, including all new
modules to Academic Records
Deadlines for Syllabus File Returns for AY2012/2013 are;
Updates to 1st Year U/G Instances *
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Friday, 27th April, 2012
Updates to 2nd /3rd/4th Year U/G Instances
Friday, 27th April, 2012
All Postgraduate Instances
Friday, 27th April, 2012
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Note: All First Year undergraduate courses (Certificate, Diploma and Bachelor level), will be going
to LEVEL 1 in line with Academic Simplification.
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Please inform yourself centrally of the deadlines for submission which are relevant within
your own Colleges / Schools
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Access all the templates/forms on the Academic Records Web Site
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A new programme form needs to be filled out when;
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A programme title is changing*
A new stream is being created (e.g. a course may be delivered in a different
location or a new set of modules may be needed or a part time version of
the course is required)
*Please note that this will lead to a new programme code on Blackboard
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Complete all Forms as requested
 New Programme Forms
 New Module Forms
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Follow procedures centrally for the approval of changes to existing programmes/new
modules at Standing Committee meetings prior to final submission to Academic Records
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Contact syllabusteam@nuigalway.ie for any further information/advice required