All new and modified programme proposals require Academic Approval before any significant development work is undertaken.
Strategic Approval
To obtain this approval a completed Academic Development Strategic Proposal (ADSP) form should be submitted to the Head of Standards and Enhancement (Operations).
If there is an approved PAF or SAF, please contact Dr Lisa Cove, Acting Academic Registrar to discuss further.
Key Information Forms (KIFs)
This may assist teams who are producing module specifications and are to be used alongside the curriculum development and design guidance when working with your AC SELE.
Key Information Form for Level 6 and below programmes
Key Information Form for Level 7 programmes
Key Information Form for Module Specifications
Annex 4 of the Programme Approval Handbook
This annex provides guidance and examples of many aspects of Programme Design and Development, which may assist teams with the planning for new programmes or changes to current programmes or modules.
Modification to an existing programme requires Academic Approval and this can be obtained, as follows:
A completed Change Approval Form (CAF) should be submitted to the Secretary of Programmes Committee.
The procedure to be followed is documented in Process Guide - Approval for Modification to Module and/or Programme Specifications
Programme Closure or Suspension requires approval from Programmes Committtee as follows:
A completed Programme Suspension and Closure Form (PSCF) should be submitted to the Secretary of Programmes Committee.
Financial Planning for Programme Approval
The following spreadsheet can be used to provide the Appendix 1 financial information which is required for all Strategic, Academic and/or Apprenticeship Approval processes
Appendix 1 - Financial-Planning-for-Approval-Process-2023-24
If you have any questions please contact the Standards and Enhancement Office at seo@bolton.ac.uk or telephone Angela Hale at 01204 953041
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