CMT 18th March 2013
CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT PROPOSALS
Planning approval is sought for the following proposals:
FACULY OF HEALTH, SOCIAL CARE AND EDUCATION
REF
FHSCE
18/12
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INTAKE
September
2013
AWARD
TITLE
MODE-LOCATIONCREDITS
BA
(Hons)
Early Childhood
Professional
Studies
FT/PT
Semester 1
& 2 intakes
per year
Face to face
Distance learning
Blended learning
Chelmsford and Cambridge
360 credits
120 credits @ level 4
120 credits @ level 5
120 credits @ level 6
FHSCE
19/12
September
2013
Page 9
Semester 1
& 2 intakes
per year
BA
(Hons)
Early Childhood
Professional
Studies
FT
Face to face
University Centre Harlow
(UCH)
Credits as above
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NATURE OF PROPOSAL
DECISION
Re-submission from 4 March 2013: noted that there is a
national drive to professionalise this area of activity, the
inclusion of the word ‘Professional’ is deemed to be
advantageous by the department and Faculty.
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Proposed home/EU tuition fee £8,300, non EU/
International tuition fee £9,800
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Anticipated annual recruitment 60 FT and 10 PT
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The proposal is part of the Education Masters
Framework approved by CMT on 13th February 2013
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Course will be an amalgamation of the Early
Childhood Studies (ECS) and Early Years
Professional Practice (EYPP) courses
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Proposal will reduce module overlap, create greater
coherence for student learning and strengthen focus
on employability

Different modes of delivery to attract international
students
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Impact on resources: increased placements
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14 new modules, courses will share 180 credits
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Related course withdrawals: BA (Hons) Early
Childhood Studies and BA (Hons) Early Years
Professional Practice (by September 2015)
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No significant capital spend

Standard trimester delivery
Approved
Re-submission from 4 March 2013: noted that there is a
national drive to professionalise this area of activity, the
inclusion of the word ‘Professional’ is deemed to be
advantageous by the department and Faculty.

Proposed tuition fees as per the academic
agreement

Anticipated annual recruitment 30 FT students

The proposal is to deliver course as per curriculum
planning form FHSCE 18/12 (above) at UCH
Approved
Academic Office
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Related course withdrawal: BA (Hons) Early Years
Professional Practice (by September 2015)
Impact on resources: increased placements
No significant capital spend
Standard trimester delivery
FACULY OF ARTS, LAW AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
REF
ALSS
06/12
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2013
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NATURE OF PROPOSAL
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BA
(Hons)
Performing Arts
FT/PT

Face to face


Approved with
the condition
that the
validation
Panel must
consider how
appropriate
the course
title is in
representing
the dance
specialism
within the
curriculum.
Semester 1
& 2 intakes
per year
University Centre
Peterborough
360 credits
120 credits @ level 4
120 credits @ level 5
120 credits @ level 6
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Proposed home/EU tuition fee £6,500, non EU/
International tuition fee £7,700
Anticipated annual recruitment 15 fte
The proposal will mirror the Anglia Ruskin course
with a specialist dance bias utilising specialist dance
practitioners and resources
Three new 15 credit modules (28% new),
The course will replace the withdrawn: BA (Hons)
Community Arts: Theatre Practice
No significant capital spend
Standard semester delivery
FACULY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
REF
FST
18/12
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September
2013
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TITLE
MODE-LOCATIONCREDITS
NATURE OF PROPOSAL
DECISION
MSc
User Experience
FT/PT

Face to face


Not approved.
Proposal
referred back
to the Faculty
to reconsider
the course
title to better
reflect the
academic
subject of the
course.
Trimester 1
& 2 intakes
per year
Cambridge
180 credits @ level 7
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Proposed home/EU tuition fee £5,665, non EU/
International tuition fee 12,900
Anticipated annual recruitment 15 fte
The new course has been developed to meet local
industry demand in consultation with the
Department’s Employers Advisory Group
Two intakes a year to attract international students
105 credits of new modules (58%), 75 existing
modules (42%)
No initial significant capital spend
Standard trimester delivery
Academic Office
FACULY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY continued
REF
FST
19/12
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2013
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NATURE OF PROPOSAL
DECISION
BSc
(Hons)
Crime and
Investigative
Studies
FT/PT

Approved
Face to face

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Proposed home/EU tuition fee £6,500, non EU/
International tuition fee £7,700
Anticipated annual recruitment 15 fte
The proposal is for UCP to deliver an existing
validated course
A progression route for FdSc Crime and Investigative
Studies students studying at UCP and in the region
and new intakes for the BSc in 2013-14
100% existing modules
No initial significant capital spend
Standard semester delivery
Proposed home/EU tuition fee £6,500, non EU/
International tuition fee £7,700
Anticipated annual recruitment 15 fte
The provide a new progression route for students on
the FdSc Bioscience
A progression route for BTEC and Access to HE
science courses at UCP and in the region and new
intakes for the BSc in 2013-14
100% existing modules
The UCP department refurbishment will be complete
by summer 2013, it has also been successful in
obtaining capital bids for laboratory equipment
Standard semester delivery
Approved
Sandwich year fees apply
Proposal to introduce a sandwich year working within
an existing validated course as an optional provision
with no guarantee of placement
Rationale of proposal is to improve employability and
employment prospects and attract international
students
No significant capital spend
Standard semester delivery
Approved
Semester 1
& 2 intakes
per year
FST
20/12
September
2013
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Semester 1
intake per
year
BSc
(Hons)
Bioscience
University Centre
Peterborough (UCP)
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360 credits
120 credits @ level 4
120 credits @ level 5
120 credits @ level 6
FT/PT
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
Face to face
University Centre
Peterborough (UCP)
360 credits
120 credits @ level 4
120 credits @ level 5
120 credits @ level 6
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FST
21/12
September
2013
Page 53
Semester 1
& 2 intakes
per year
BSc
(Hons)
Zoology


FT
Sandwich year

Cambridge
0 credits
CMT Proposals 18th March 2013
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Academic Office
FACULY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY continued
REF
FST
22/12
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2013
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NATURE OF PROPOSAL
DECISION
BSc
(Hons)
Marine Biology with
Conservation and
Biodiversity
FT


Approved
Semester 1
& 2 intakes
per year
FST
23/12
September
2013
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Semester 1
& 2 intakes
per year
Sandwich year

Cambridge
BSc
(Hons)
Animal Behaviour
0 credits
FT


Sandwich year fees apply
Proposal to introduce a sandwich year working within
an existing validated course as an optional provision
with no guarantee of placement
Rationale of proposal is to improve employability and
employment prospects and attract international
students
No significant capital spend
Standard semester delivery
Approved
Sandwich year
FST
24/12
September
2013
Page 68
Semester 1
& 2 intakes
per year
Cambridge
BSc
(Hons)
Animal Behaviour
and Welfare
0 credits
FT
Approved
Sandwich year
FST
25/12
September
2013
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Trimester 1
& 2 intakes
per year
Cambridge
Cert HE
FdSc
BSc
(Hons)
Coaching for
Performance in
Football
0 credits
FT/PT
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Distance learning
Cambridge
Cert HE 120 FdSc Cert 240
BSc (Hons) 360 credits
120 credits @ level 4
120 credits @ level 5
120 credits @ level 6
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Proposed home/EU tuition fee £4,500, non EU/
International tuition fee £4,500
Anticipated annual recruitment 20 fte
Proposal to offer a new course in consultation with
Degrees at Work, this will be a unique online
football-specific course
360 new credits (100%)
No significant capital spend
Standard trimester delivery
Approved
LORD ASHCROFT INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS SCHOOL
CMT Proposals 18th March 2013
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Academic Office
REF
LAIBS
12/12
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START &
INTAKE
September
2013
AWARD
TITLE
MODE-LOCATIONCREDITS
MSc
International
Project
Management
FT
Trimester 1,
2 and 3
intakes per
year
CMT Proposals 18th March 2013
Face to face
LCA Business School
180 credits at level 7 per
course
10 x 15 credit modules
1 x 30 credit module
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NATURE OF PROPOSAL
DECISION
Resubmission from CMT 13th February 2013: Course
was approved in principle on the condition that an
alternate title to MSc Project Management was agreed,
as this was already in existence within the Department
of Engineering and the Built Environment (EBE).
LCA in consultation with LAIBS and the Head of
Department (EBE) have proposed MSc International
Project Management for approval.

Proposed home/EU tuition fee tbc

Anticipated annual recruitment 100 fte

Proposal for three new courses to be delivered by
LCA

Approximately 50% (90 credits) of new modules per
course, some modules will be shared across
courses

Rationale of proposal is to create new courses to
meet internal and external demand

Courses have been designed to target international
students

No significant capital spend

Standard trimester delivery

LCA already deliver an MBA International which
differentiates it from the LAIBS MBA
Approved
Academic Office