PORTFOLIO APPROVAL COMMITTEE
PROPOSAL FOR A NEW MAJOR/MINOR COURSE
Where a School believes that there is a sufficiently strong case to advertise a course and 90 credit pathway together as a major/minor entry route, this form may be used to request permission to do so.
Approval will be contingent on the following:
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The existence of an approved undergraduate course, which can be modified to accommodate a minor component
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Approval of a 90-credit pathway to form the minor component
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A convincing academic rationale as to why the course merits a named entry route
Approved courses of this type will lead to awards with the following title format:
(Major component title) with (minor component title)
(Example: BSc (Hons) Economics with International Business)
Please refer to the Academic Framework for guidance on major/minor courses and pathways.
Proposals must comply with the Framework or they will be not be considered by the
Committee.
Proposed title of major/minor course including award (e.g.
BA)
Name of proposed course convenor
Schools to be involved in delivery (please indicate the owning School)
Please confirm whether the pathway in question is Type 1 or Type 2 1
Entry Requirements for major/minor course
Fees (HEU and Overseas)
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Type 1 A 90 credit (6 x15cr or 4 x15cr plus 1 x30cr) coherent pathway open to all students.
Type 2 A 90 credit (6 x15cr or 4 x15cr plus 1 x30cr) coherent pathway with approved pre-requisites and/or exclusions as determined by the host School. This type should be employed where the School is targeting a particular cohort by course of study.
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Please include the relevant minute from the School
Teaching and Learning
Committee at which proposal was approved
Is this entry route being proposed at the same time a new degree title or a new pathway?
(Please note; if this is a new pathway, please append the
90 credit pathway proposal to this form).
Please give a brief academic rationale for the proposed course (max 100 words).
Please provide a brief description of the proposed major/minor course (This description should be suitable for a student audience , making clear how the course provides a cohesive academic experience and enhances the student’s employability):
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Module Title
Total credits for this stage should equal 120
COURSE STRUCTURE
STAGE 1
FHEQ/QCF
Level
Credit weighting
Core, Option or Elective
New or existing
TERM 1
TERM 2
If there are option groupings, please detail these
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Module Title
Total credits for this stage should equal 120
STAGE 2
FHEQ/QCF
Level
Credit weighting
Core, Option or Elective
New or existing
TERM 1
TERM 2
If there are option groupings, please detail these
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Module Title
Total credits for this stage should equal 120
STAGE 3
FHEQ/QCF
Level
Credit weighting
Core, Option or Elective
New or existing
TERM 1
TERM 2
If there are option groupings, please detail these
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Module Title
Total credits for this stage should equal 120
STAGE 4 (Delete if not needed)
FHEQ/QCF
Level
Credit weighting
Core, Option or Elective
New or existing
TERM 1
TERM 2
If there are option groupings, please detail these
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All Schools intending to contribute to the proposed major/minor course must indicate their support below in order for this proposal to be considered by the Committee.
Required signatories for approval
Signature Date
Director(s) of Teaching and Learning
Head(s) of School
ADQE Manager
This form should be received two weeks prior to the date of the Committee meeting. The proposal will then proceed to Stage 2 of the Portfolio Approval process if approval is given by the Committee.
Academic Development and Quality Enhancement Office August 2015 (Version 1.2)
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