New Programmes & High-risk programme changes - if deemed high risk by the relevant Faculty Education Director this is a two stage approval of a business case and then an academic case which are approved by the School, Faculty and University.
Changes to programmes - if deemed low risk by the relevant Faculty Education Director these are approved at School and Faculty level without the need for a business case.
New units and changes to units - normally approved at School and Faculty level unless the cumulative changes are deemed high-risk.
Programme withdrawals and suspension of intake - require approval at School, Faculty and University level.
Annual unit updating – no approval required for changes to unit description, director, teaching block (including running/not running) and pre- and co-requisites.
