APPENDIX 2.1
EAP 1
Proposal seeking approval to proceed to develop a new
programme of learning
A
1.
Programme Academic Structure
Proposed Programme
Award Type:1
Award Title:2
Programme Title:3
NFQ Level
Duration
Delivery Mode
Semesters
Part time
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2.
Department proposing the programme:
3.
Other collaborating Department (if any):
4.
Other Collaborating Partners:
Year long
and/or Full time
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1
The only Major Award Types permitted by the Academic Council are: Higher Certificate, Ordinary Bachelor Degree,
Higher Diploma, Honours Bachelor Degree, Postgraduate Diploma, Masters Degree and Doctoral Degree. The only
non-major Award Types permitted are: Special Purpose, Minor and Supplemental Awards.
2 Examples of Major Award titles: Bachelor of Arts in Fine Art, Bachelor of Business in Marketing, Bachelor of
Engineering in Civil Engineering, Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science.
Examples of Non-Major Award titles: Certificate in Energy Audits, Special Purpose Award, 10 credits, Level 6; Diploma
in Ceramics, Minor Award, 40 credits, Level 7.
3 Includes the descriptor e.g. Bachelor of Arts in Fine Art
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5.
Programme Development Team (Names):
i)
ii)
iii)
6.
School and Institute Strategic Plan objective met by the programme
i)
ii)
iii)
7
Rationale for Programme: (including consultations & research
undertaken to date):
Explain how this programme aligns with other existing programmes
(across the CU Alliance) and what, if any, programmes will this
replace
8
Brief Statement of Aims and Objectives:
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Programme Structure, modules and credits:
(It is preferable that you insert draft from Academic Module Manager)
Stage
1
Modules
Credits
2
3
4
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10.
Minimum entry requirements to the programme:
11.
Proposed date for commencement of delivery:
12
Projected Student Numbers
Stage 1:
Stage 2:
Stage 3:
Stage 4:
13
Potential Market for the Graduates:
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B Resources
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Breakdown of Programme Resource Requirements (insert budget or numbers required)
Category
Stage/year
Existing (indicate from
where)
Yr 1 Yr 2 Yr3
Yr4
New/additional
Yr 1
Yr 2
Yr3
External co-provider
Yr4
Yr 1
Personnel
Developmental
work
Delivery
Technical
Support
Administration
Management
Physical
Lecture space
Laboratories
Workshop
Studio
Other
Learning
Supports
Equipment
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Yr 2
Yr3
Yr4
Cost to the Institute
Yr 1
Yr 2
Yr3
Yr4
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Income (€)
Income Source
Year 0
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4
Development stage
Student Contribution
HEA fees
Other (e.g. payment from
partner provider)
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Contract/MOU
Append an outline of any proposed contract with external organisation/s, if
appropriate.
In the case of collaborative provision, please append the Memorandum of
Understanding and the Collaborative Agreement with the partner provider.
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Decision of Approvers
(i)
Policy Committee:
Approved
□
Conditions, if any:
Not Approved
□
Reasons:
SIGNED
_______________________
Chair Policy Committee
(ii)
Date
Executive Committee:
Approved
□
Conditions, if any:
Not Approved
□
Reasons:
SIGNED
_______________________
Chair Executive Committee
(iii)
Date
Planning & Coordination Committee:
Approved
□
Conditions, if any:
Not Approved
□
Reasons:
SIGNED
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Chair Planning &
Coordination Committee
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Registrar
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Date
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