PORTFOLIO APPROVAL COMMITTEE

Proposal for a new 90-credit Pathway

A 90-credit Pathway will comprise six 15-credit modules or four 15-credit modules and one 30-credit module. Taken together, these will form a cohesive course of study that warrants recognition on the degree certificate.
Please refer to the Academic Framework for guidance on pathways and modules.
Proposed pathway title
Proposed award form title (e.g. ‘with Criminology)[1]
Proposed start date of pathway
Please indicate whether proposed pathway is Type 1 or Type 2[2]
If the pathway is to be designated as Type 1, please list those entry title which will should be designated incompatible with the pathway (e.g. BSc Psychology with Psychology).
If the pathway is to be designated as Type 2, please provide a rationale for the requested restriction.
Schools to be involved in delivery (please indicate the owning School)
Pathway convenor
Date of School Teaching and Learning Committee at which proposal was approved
Please give a brief academic rationale for the proposed pathway (max 200 words).
Please provide a brief description of proposed pathway (This description should be suitable for a student audience, making clear how the pathway provides a cohesive academic experience, enhances the student’s employability, and outlining any entry requirements or desired academic experience):
If this pathway will require additional resources to facilitate delivery, please confirm the outcome of consultations held with School management, the Technology Enhanced Learning Office and IT Services as appropriate:
Required signatories for approval / Signature / Date
Director(s) of Teaching and Learning
Head(s) of School
ADQE Manager
MODULE 1, AUTUMN TERM, YEAR 1 (15 credits, FHEQ Level 4)
Please confirm whether this is a new or existing module:
Module Title (and code if existing)
Owning School and Department
Name of Module Convenor
Please give a brief description of the module (including the aims of the module, suitable for communicating to students making option/elective choices):
Learning Outcomes (these should be aligned to the course learning outcomes and measurable through the formal assessment indicated below. A 15-credit module should have no more than four learning outcomes.
By the end of the module, a successful student should be able to:
LO1
LO2
LO3
LO4
Assessment of students taking module
Mode of assessment / Subcomponent (where applicable) / Learning outcomes assessed / Duration or word length / Day and Week of submission / Weighting
Resit mode of assessment (please include duration or word length)
If this module is to be made available to V&E students, please describe the alternative assessment mode for V&E students leaving at Christmas.
V&E Resit mode of assessment (please include duration or word length)
Teaching Methods and Contact Hours
Teaching method / Number and
Frequency / Duration / Total hours
Independent study to be undertaken by students:
Please ensure that the contact and independent study hours add up to the credit weighting of the modules x 10 hours (15cr = 150hrs):
MODULE 2, SPRING TERM, YEAR 1 (15 credits, FHEQ Level 4)
Please confirm whether this is a new or existing module:
Module Title (and code if existing)
Owning School and Department
Module Convenor
Please give a brief description of the module (including the aims of the module, suitable for communicating to students making option/elective choices):
Learning Outcomes (these should be aligned to the course learning outcomes and measurable through the formal assessment indicated below. A 15-credit module should have no more than four learning outcomes.
By the end of the module, a successful student should be able to:
LO1
LO2
LO3
LO4
Assessment of students taking module
Mode of assessment / Subcomponent (where applicable) / Learning outcomes assessed / Duration or word length / Day and Week of submission / Weighting
Resit mode of assessment (please include duration or word length)
If this module is to be made available to V&E students, please describe the alternative assessment mode for V&E students leaving at Christmas.
V&E Resit mode of assessment (please include duration or word length)
Teaching Methods and Contact Hours
Teaching method / Number and
Frequency / Duration / Total hours
Independent study to be undertaken by students:
Please ensure that the contact and independent study hours add up to the credit weighting of the modules x 10 hours (15cr = 150hrs):
MODULE 3, AUTUMN TERM, YEAR 2 (15 credits, FHEQ Level 5)
Please confirm whether this is a new or existing module:
Module Title (and code if existing)
Owning School and Department
Module Convenor
Please give a brief description of the module (including the aims of the module, suitable for communicating to students making option/elective choices):
Learning Outcomes (these should be aligned to the course learning outcomes and measurable through the formal assessment indicated below. A 15-credit module should have no more than four learning outcomes.
By the end of the module, a successful student should be able to:
LO1
LO2
LO3
LO4
Assessment of students taking module
Mode of assessment / Subcomponent (where applicable) / Learning outcomes assessed / Duration or word length / Day and Week of submission / Weighting
Resit mode of assessment (please include duration or word length)
If this module is to be made available to V&E students, please describe the alternative assessment mode for V&E students leaving at Christmas.
V&E Resit mode of assessment (please include duration or word length)
Teaching Methods and Contact Hours
Teaching method / Number and
Frequency / Duration / Total hours
Independent study to be undertaken by students:
Please ensure that the contact and independent study hours add up to the credit weighting of the modules x 10 hours (15cr = 150hrs):
MODULE 4, SPRING TERM, YEAR 2 (15 credits, FHEQ Level 5)
Please confirm whether this is a new or existing module:
Module Title (and code if existing)
Owning School and Department
Module Convenor
Please give a brief description of the module (including the aims of the module, suitable for communicating to students making option/elective choices):
Learning Outcomes (these should be aligned to the course learning outcomes and measurable through the formal assessment indicated below. A 15-credit module should have no more than four learning outcomes.
By the end of the module, a successful student should be able to:
LO1
LO2
LO3
LO4
Assessment of students taking module
Mode of assessment / Subcomponent (where applicable) / Learning outcomes assessed / Duration or word length / Day and Week of submission / Weighting
Resit mode of assessment (please include duration or word length)
If this module is to be made available to V&E students, please describe the alternative assessment mode for V&E students leaving at Christmas.
V&E Resit mode of assessment (please include duration or word length)
Teaching Methods and Contact Hours
Teaching method / Number and
Frequency / Duration / Total hours
Independent study to be undertaken by students:
Please ensure that the contact and independent study hours add up to the credit weighting of the modules x 10 hours (15cr = 150hrs):
MODULE 5, SPRING TERM, YEAR 2 (15 or 30 credits, FHEQ Level 6)
Please confirm whether this is a new or existing module:
Module Title (and code if existing)
Owning School and Department
Module Convenor
Please give a brief description of the module (including the aims of the module, suitable for communicating to students making option/elective choices):
Learning Outcomes (these should be aligned to the course learning outcomes and measurable through the formal assessment indicated below. A 15-credit module should have no more than four learning outcomes.
By the end of the module, a successful student should be able to:
LO1
LO2
LO3
LO4
Assessment of students taking module
Mode of assessment / Subcomponent (where applicable) / Learning outcomes assessed / Duration or word length / Day and Week of submission / Weighting
Resit mode of assessment (please include duration or word length)
If this module is to be made available to V&E students, please describe the alternative assessment mode for V&E students leaving at Christmas.
V&E Resit mode of assessment (please include duration or word length)
Teaching Methods and Contact Hours
Teaching method / Number and
Frequency / Duration / Total hours
Independent study to be undertaken by students:
Please ensure that the contact and independent study hours add up to the credit weighting of the modules x 10 hours (15cr = 150hrs):
MODULE 6, SPRING TERM, YEAR 2 (15 credits, FHEQ Level 6) (if required)
Please confirm whether this is a new or existing module:
Module Title (and code if existing)
Owning School and Department
Module Convenor
Please give a brief description of the module (including the aims of the module, suitable for communicating to students making option/elective choices):
Learning Outcomes (these should be aligned to the course learning outcomes and measurable through the formal assessment indicated below. A 15-credit module should have no more than four learning outcomes.
By the end of the module, a successful student should be able to:
LO1
LO2
LO3
LO4
Assessment of students taking module
Mode of assessment / Subcomponent (where applicable) / Learning outcomes assessed / Duration or word length / Day and Week of submission / Weighting
Resit mode of assessment (please include duration or word length)
If this module is to be made available to V&E students, please describe the alternative assessment mode for V&E students leaving at Christmas.
V&E Resit mode of assessment (please include duration or word length)
Teaching Methods and Contact Hours
Teaching method / Number and
Frequency / Duration / Total hours
Independent study to be undertaken by students:
Please ensure that the contact and independent study hours add up to the credit weighting of the modules x 10 hours (15cr = 150hrs):

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[1] Proposers should consult the University’s Academic Framework to verify the correct format.

[2] Type 1 A 60 credit (4x15) coherent pathway open to all students.

Type 2 A 90 credit (6x15/4x15 and 1x30) coherent pathway with approved pre-requisites and/or exclusions as determined by the host School. This type should be employed where the School is targeting a particular cohort by course of study.