All new and modified programme proposals require Academic Approval before any significant development work is undertaken.
Strategic Approval
Proposals that involve a partner organisation; which involve financial investment by the University or are for on-line programmes require approval from the Strategic Planning and Resource Development Committee (SPRDC). To obtain this approval a completed Academic Development Strategic Proposal (ADSP) form should be submitted to the Secretary of SPRDC.
New programme proposals (including Higher and Degree Apprenticeships) both those that have required Strategic Approval and those that do not, require approval by Programmes Committee. All proposals need to be included on a Programme Approval Form (PAF) which is to be submitted to the Secretary of Programmes Committee.
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
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