Programmes
| Changes to Existing Programmes |
Summary
Academic Regulations govern all programme related activity and can be found here.
Curriculum Design and Development: UCD Teaching and Learning provides resources and support in curriculum development and design.
Initial Approval: When seeking a change to an existing programme, it must first be approved by the relevant Programme Board before submission for University approval.
Timeline: For information on programme change submission deadlines and committee meeting dates, click here.
The following procedure describes the steps taken by all parties involved in the development of a new programme.
Changes to an Existing Programme Lifecycle
The programme changes lifecycle comprises of the following six phases:
Phase 1. Programme Change Idea
Proposer can seek support and information from the Programme Development Consultation Network (PDCN) by emailing all queries to programmes@ucd.ie.
Phase 2. Support in developing my proposal
Proposer may obtain advice from PDCN members, fellow academic staff, Programme Deans, Graduate School Directors and should complete Form B: Programme Change Proposal.
Phase 3. Submission to relevant Programme Board or Graduate School Board for review and recommendation
Proposer should contact the relevant Programme Office or Graduate School Office for details of submission dates and meetings.
Phase 4. Submission to Academic Secretariat for University Approval
If recommended, local Programme or Graduate School Board submits proposal to Academic Secretariat for consideration by the relevant University committees:
• University Management Team – Academic (UMTA) for all programme changes
• University Undergraduate Programmes Board (UUPB) for all programme changes at NFQ levels 6, 7 and 8
• University Graduate Programmes Board (UGPB) for all programme changes at NFQ levels 9 and 10
Phase 5. Communicating University Committee decisions
Academic Secretariat communicates the decisions made by UMTA and the relevant University Programme Board (UUPB or UGPB) directly to the relevant Programme or Graduate School Board. Decisions by UUPB and UGPB are also posted on the relevant committee’s website, as well as on a UCD Connect Group for Board members and other relevant staff. Individual proposers should be informed of decisions by their UUPB or UGPB representative.
Phase 6. Changing your programme
When proposals have been formally approved by UUPB and/or UGPB, Academic Secretariat communicates the relevant details to Administrative Services, who implement the programme changes in the University’s curriculum management system. For information relating to queries on programme structures please contact your Programme School Liaison (PSL).
