A Programme and Module Approval Policy was approved by Academic Standards and Quality Committee on 17 March 2025. This Policy should be read in conjunction with the Education Framework. While the Programme and Module Approval Process is in operation, the Course Design, Development and Approval chapter of MARP is suspended, except for provision listed in the Policy under para 1.6.
Templates
Please use the following templates for your programme and module proposals:
- Proposal for Programme Approval Template for CTP
- Module Descriptor Approval Template
- Indicative Programme Timeline for CTP (UG)
- Indicative Programme Timeline for CTP (PGT)
- Indicative Programme Timeline for CTP (LUO)
NB: Please always download the templates before editing.
Support and Guidance
Guidance can be found embedded in the programme and module templates. For advice on the process for programme and module approval please contact:
Academic Quality, Standards and Conduct
- Stephen Bulman, Head of Academic Quality, Standards and Conduct s.bulman@lancaster.ac.uk
- Lee Large, Quality, Standards and Conduct Administrator l.a.large@lancaster.ac.uk
Your Quality Assurance and Enhancement Manager
- FHASS: Suzanne Parkes s.parkes@lancaster.ac.uk
- LUMS: Paula Ainsworth p.ainsworth1@lancaster.ac.uk; Karine Rennie-Bloor k.rennie-bloor@lancaster.ac.uk
- FST and FHM: Geoff Clarke g.clarke2@lancaster.ac.uk