NEW MODULE APPROVAL FORM
The New Module Approval Form is a data capture form from which, after successful approval, the
Module Definition Form (MDF) will be populated in SITS. Please read the accompanying
guidance notes before attempting to complete this form
The boxes on the New Module Approval Form do not in all cases correspond directly to the MDF
generated via Manage My Curriculum; however, all of the data collected is essential to the
completion of the module record in SITS. Please do not leave any boxes blank but enter N/A if a
section is not applicable to your module.
Part A
Module Delivery
Please identify below the delivery pattern and the mode(s) of delivery for the module (please
tick all that apply). See guidance notes for information
Mode of Delivery
Delivery Pattern
Single Semester delivery
Face-to-face
Double Semester delivery (long thin module)
Blended learning
Single Trimester delivery
Distance learning
Double Trimester delivery (long thin module)
Work-based learning
Triple Trimester delivery (long thin module)
Part B
1.
Proposed Module Title: maximum 100 characters
Undergraduate Major Project TEMPLATE ONLY
2a. Module Leader:
2b. Department:
3a. Level: see guidance notes
3b. Module Type: see guidance notes
Major Project
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4a. Credits: see guidance notes
30/45/60
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2c. Faculty:
4b. Study Hours: see guidance notes
300/450/600
Restrictions
Pre-requisites:
Knowledge and a range of skills normally achieved via successful completion of
appropriate Level 5 modules.
Co-requisites:
Exclusions:
Courses to which this
module is restricted:
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Version 2: May 2013
6a. Module Description: 200 – 300 words
The individual Final Project module allows students to engage in a substantial piece of individual research
and / or product development work, focused on a topic relevant to their specific discipline. The topic may be
drawn from a variety of sources including: Anglia Ruskin research groups, previous / current work
experience, the company in which they are currently employed, an Anglia Ruskin lecturer suggested topic or
a professional subject of their specific interest (if suitable supervision is available). The project topic will be
assessed for suitability to ensure sufficient academic challenge and satisfactory supervision by an academic
member of staff.
The chosen topic will require the student to identify / formulate problems and issues, conduct literature
reviews, evaluate information, investigate and adopt suitable development methodolgies, determine
solutions, develop hardware, software and/or media artefacts as appropriate, process data, critically
appraise and present their finding using a variety of media. Regular meetings with the project supervisor
should take place, so that the project is closely monitored and steered in the right direction
The assessment will normally include a substantial written report.
6b. Outline Content:
 Specific to Faculty
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6c. Key Texts/Literature: where appropriate, please identify a key text (which you are likely to advise students to purchase)
followed by other relevant reading and web resources
Key Text (recommended to purchase):
Other:
Specific to Faculty
6d. Specialist Learning Resources:
Specific to Faculty (include online resources)
7.
Learning Outcomes (threshold standards):
On successful completion of this module the student will be expected to be able
to:
Knowledge and
understanding
1. Choose and define the scope of an appropriate area for structured
investigation / design / development.
Faculties may re word LO 1 provided that the alternative maps to LO 1.
Faculties should add further learning outcomes within their own context or
use those below.
2. Collect, organise, understand and interpret information from a variety of
appropriate resources, acting autonomously, with minimal supervision.
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3. Identify, select and justify the use of appropriate techniques, methods and
development strategies, incorporating an ethical dimension where
appropriate.
Intellectual, practical,
affective and
transferable skills
4. Critically evaluate evidence to justify and support conclusions /
recommendations
Faculties may re word LO 4 provided that the alternative maps to LO 4.
Faculties should add further learning outcomes within their own context or
use those below.
5. Communicate effectively, in a professional manner, in writing and orally (if
appropriate), and produce detailed and coherent work.
Learning Activities
Please complete one box per delivery mode. Please delete any boxes which are not relevant.
8a. Learning Activities – Face-to-face delivery
Hours
Learning
Outcomes
Details of duration, frequency and other
comments
Lectures:
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Define supervision and group contact
Other teacher managed learning:
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Define supervision and group contact
Student managed learning:
TOTAL
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Learning Activities
300/450
/600
8b. Learning Activities – Blended learning
Hours
Learning
Outcomes
Details of duration, frequency and other
comments
Lectures:
?
?
Define supervision and group contact
Other teacher managed learning:
?
?
Define supervision and group contact
Student managed learning:
TOTAL
?
?
Learning Activities
300/450
/600
8c. Learning Activities - Distance learning
Learning Activities
Hours
Learning
Outcomes
Details of duration, frequency and other
comments
Other teacher managed learning:
?
?
Define supervision and group contact
Student managed learning:
TOTAL
?
?
300/450
/600
8d. Learning Activities – Work-based learning
Hours
Learning
Outcomes
Details of duration, frequency and other
comments
Lectures:
?
?
Define supervision and group contact
Other teacher managed learning:
?
?
Define supervision and group contact
Student managed learning:
TOTAL
?
?
Learning Activities
9.
300/450
/600
Module Assessment see guidance notes
Method
see guidance notes
Learning
Outcomes
% Weighting &
Fine Grade (FG)
or pass/fail (PF)
Qualifying
Mark
see guidance
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Length/duration and other comments
notes
Report or other
agreed mode of
assessment
equivalent to word
limit
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FG – 100%
30%
Compensation does not apply
In order to pass this module, students are required to achieve an overall mark of 40%.
In addition, students are required to:
(a) achieve the qualifying mark for each element of fine graded assessment as specified above
(b) pass any pass/fail elements
10. Subject: see guidance notes
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