USIC-C1 Form: Change to existing programme, pathway or module at USIC

**Form to be completed by the USIC Programme Director**

Please note, offers are made to students 23 months in advance, e.g. for 2017 entry, changes need to be in place by October 2015

Please note, this form is only required for a significant amendment, as defined below:

  • a change which affects the aims and/or learning outcomes
  • a change to or addition of a mode of attendance (e.g. from full-time to part-time)
  • a substantial change to one or more modules which impact on the aims and/or learning outcomes
  • a change to the assessment of a number of modules

If you are uncertain whether the changes you are proposing constitute a significant amendment, please contact Kate Richardson in LeTS ()
Process:

  1. The USIC Programme Director (PD) agrees the proposed changes with Study Group
  2. The USIC PD provides this form, alongside the updated programme specification and module outline(s) to the affectedDepartmental Link Tutor (s) (LT) at TUoS for comments / approval.
  3. The Departmental LT sends the form to the Faculty LT for comments / approval.
  4. The Departmental LT sends the approved form to LeTS ().
  5. The approved form is sent to the Academic Management Board for full approval.
  6. All parties are notified of the outcome.
  7. LeTS to update the Progression Master List and provide support as needed.
  8. USIC to update recruitment materials.

Programme Information
USIC programme:
(please circle)* / IFY Science & Engineering IFY Business, Law & Social Sciences
PMP Science & Engineering PMP Business, Law & Social Sciences
USIC pathway(s):
Departments that will be affected:
Further details about changes to USIC Foundation Programme (IFY or PMP):
Summary of changes:
Rationale for requesting changes:
Implications for TUoS*: / *E.g. Does USIC foundation programme still fit the needs of all the linked progression degrees?
Implications for USIC:
Approved by Study Group? / Name: Date:
Implications for current students or offer holders*: / *Please consider if any additional content need to be covered to ensure students are adequately prepared.
Discussed with TUoS contact?
Changes active from (date):

Form completed by (USIC Programme Director):______

Approved by (E-signature):

Academic Director of USIC:
(USIC Academic Approval, including confirmation the changes have been approved by Study Group Quality Assurance & Enhancement Group, QAEG) / Date: / Comments:
Head of Recruitment:
(Business Case Approval) / Date: / Comments:
Departmental Link Tutor:
(TUoS Academic Approval) / Date: / Comments: