Research & Postgraduate Development: Template for Taught MA Programme Document
Draft Postgraduate Programme Documentation Template.
This is a detailed contents page which indicates the proposed typical content of a
Postgraduate Programme Document. Clearly, several sections are of a generic nature,
while other sections are specific to the Programme. Items in the contents would typically
correspond to between one and three paragraphs (unless they refer to diagrams or similar
items.) Additional content may be required to capture collaborative programmes etc. This
template is a good indication of what a comprehensive programme document should look
like.
1.
Introduction.
1.1
NCAD
1.1.1 Summary Overview of The College
1.1.2 Summary Description of Faculty and Department Structure
1.1.3 Summary Description of Academic Leadership & Management
1.1.4 N.U.I. / UCD relationship context.
1.1.5 Development Issues.
1.2
The Faculty of…
1.2.1 About the Faculty of…
1.2.2 About the Department of…
1.3
Existing Undergraduate & Postgraduate Provision.
1.3.1 Across the College.
1.3.2 Across the Faculty.
1.3.3 Within the Department.
1.4
Summary Description of Programme
1.4.1 Top Level Descriptor (as per NQAI etc.)
1.4.2 Rationale
1.4.3 Structure
1.4.4 Content
1.4.5 Research Context
1.5
Related Documentation
1.5.1 Quality Assurance/Quality Improvement
1.5.2 Research Policy
1.5.3 General Rules & Regulations
1.5.4 Postgraduate Rules & Regulations
1.5.5 Health & Safety
1.5.6 Accreditation of Prior Learning
2
Introduction to “Programme Title”
2.1
Context
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2.1.1
2.1.2
2.1.3
2.1.4
2.1.5
2.1.6
2.1.7
A Note on Relevant / Specialist Terminology
Rationale for Developing the Course
The Context of the “Knowledge Domain” (e.g. Textile Design) Sector
The National Perspective
The International Perspective
Networks, Collaborations and Partnerships.
Summary
2.2
Expanded Rationale
2.2.1 Student Demand
2.2.2 Relationship with Cultural Institutions/Industry/Society…
2.2.3 Relationship to NCAD’s Mission
2.2.4 National Leadership
2.2.5 Expertise & Academic Excellence
2.2.6 Development
2.2.7 Transferable Skills
2.2.8 Summary
2.3
Key Features of The Programme (What makes this programme unique)
2.3.1 Context of Practice, Theory and Critical Reasoning.
2.3.2 Access, Non-Traditional Learners & Life-Long Learning
2.3.3 Learning Culture / Pedagogy.
2.3.4 Innovation
2.3.5 Mode of Delivery
2.3.6 Student & Graduate Profile
2.3.7 Other…
2.3.8 Summary
3.
Overview of The Programme
3.1
Overview.
3.1.1 Programme Content & Structure (Diagrammatic)
3.1.2 Aims & Objectives
3.1.3 Key Outcomes
3.1.4 Key Deliverables
3.1.5 Minimum Entry Requirements
3.1.6 Alternative Modes of Entry and Study
3.1.7 Date of Commencement and Student Numbers
4.
Programme Content and Indicative Syllabi
4.1
Overview
4.1.1 Programme Components (Diagrammatic)
4.1.2 Summary Descriptions of Components
4.1.3 Programme Schedule
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4.2
Component Descriptors
4.2.1 Component 1 Descriptor (standard template to be discussed see Form 05)
4.2.3 Component 2 Descriptor
….
4.3
Teaching & Learning Overview
4.3.1 Total Delivery Model (Diagrammatic)
4.3.2 Total Learner Experience (Diagrammatic)
4.3.3 Schedule of Deliverables
4.4
Teaching Instruments & Methodologies
4.4.1 Teaching Philosophy
4.4.2 Tutorial Protocols
4.4.3 Seminar
4.4.4 Criticism & Analysis Sessions
4.4.5 Lecture
…
5.
Assessment
5.1
Assessment
5.1.1 Assessment Purpose
5.1.2 Assessment Protocols
5.1.3 Grading System
5.1.4 Criteria
5.1.5 Indicative Assessment
5.1.6 Instruments & Procedures
5.1.7 Appeals
5.1.8 External Assessor(s).
5.1.9 Summary
5.2
Related Documentation
6.
Programme Management
6.1
Structures & Roles
6.1.1 Academic Council
6.1.2 Faculty Board
6.1.3 Faculty and Department Head(s)
6.1.4 Key Tutor(s)
6.1.5 Teaching Team
6.1.6 Team Meetings
6.2
The Quality Assurance/Quality Improvement Cycle
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6.3
Related Documentation
7.
Facilities & Resources
7.1
Existing Resources and Facilities
7.1.1…
…
7.2
Development Targets: Resource & Facilities
8.
Staff
8.1
Staff Indicative Summary CVs
8.1.1 Faculty Head
8.1.2 Department Head
8.1.3 Programme Leader
8.1.4 Teaching Team 1
…
8.2
Staff Research & Development Context
APPENDICES:
Appendix A:
Appendix B:
Appendix C:
Appendix D:
Appendix E:
Programmes at NCAD
Glossary
Bibliography
Programme Records & Forms
Indicative Admissions Procedure
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