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1 Faculty of Science and Engineering (previously School of Technology) Final Record of Approval Courses Code Title (in collaboration with partner if appropriate) Modes of delivery CC026P01UV CC026P31UV MSc Mobile and Wireless Systems Engineering Full-time, Part-time (day, day/evening, evening) & CPD CN031P01UV CN031P31UV CN026P01UV CN026P31UV MA002P01UV MA002P31UV CI019P01UV CI019P31UV CC028P01UV CC028P31UV CN030P01UVD CN030P31UVD CN029P01UVD CN029P31UVD MA003P01UVD MA003P31UVD CI020P01UV CI020P31UV MSc Transport and Infrastructure Management MSc Programme and Project Management MSc Manufacturing Engineering MSc Database Technology PgC Mobile and Wireless Systems Engineering PgC Transport and Infrastructure Management PgC Programme and Project Management PgC Manufacturing Engineering PgC Database Technology See Appendix 1 Course Specification for module diets Full-time, Part-time (day, day/evening, evening) & CPD Full-time, Part-time (day, day/evening, evening) & CPD Full-time, Part-time (day, day/evening, evening) & CPD Full-time, Part-time (day, day/evening, evening) & CPD Full-time, Part-time (day, day/evening, evening) & CPD Full-time, Part-time (day, day/evening, evening) & CPD Full-time, Part-time (day, day/evening, evening) & CPD Full-time, Part-time (day, day/evening, evening) & CPD Full-time, Part-time (day, day/evening, evening) & CPD Next Review Date: (if this is less than the normal 6 year period please state reason) Deletions: Courses Code Title List all awards to be deleted N/A Modes of delivery Last recruitment date Final completion date for students Page 1 of 26

2 Deletions: Modules Module code Module title Credits Date to be deleted N/A Exemptions (Please specify course which exemption relates to. If none, please state NONE. Use official wording from ARSC feedback.) 1. NONE Approval date (s): 2. Approval date (s): 3. Approval date (s): External Adviser(s) (Note name, job title, Institution and identify course(s) reviewed, if necessary.) 1. Professor Mike Bramhall, Senior Academic Post Holder (HoD), Faculty of Arts, Computing, Engineering and Sciences, Sheffield Hallam University considering MSc/PgC Manufacturing Engineering. Approval date (s): 16/11/12 2. Dr Yuri Vershinin, Senior Lecturer and Director of Intelligent Transport Systems and Telematics (ITS&T) Applied Research Group, Coventry University considering MSc/PgC Transport and Infrastructure Management Approval date (s): 24/04/13 3. Dr Margaret Emsley, Senior Lecturer and Programme Director for the MSc Management of Projects in the School of Mechanical, Aerospace and Civil Engineering University of Manchester considering MSc/PgC Construction Project Management and MSc/PgC Programme and Project Management. Approval date (s): 22/04/13 4. Dr Steve Love, Senior Lecturer School of Information Systems, Computing and Mathematics, Brunel University considering MSc/PgC Mobile and Wireless Systems Engineering and MSc/PgC Mobile Learning (Distance Learning). Approval date (s): 24/04/13 5. Professor Ann James, Professor of Data Systems Architecture, Coventry University considering MSc/PgC Database Technology. Approval date (s): 25/06/13 (Note: final sign off statements see appendix 2) Page 2 of 26

3 PSRB(s) Approval (Please specify course which PSRB relates to. To include record of meetings held and outcome of consideration. Note official outcome and statement of accreditation). There was no requirement for a validation event to be held with the identified PSRBs, instead accreditation would be sought following approval. At the time of writing this record the validation process for the MSc Construction Project Management (Distance Learning) is still ongoing. PSRBs listed as follows: RICS and CIOB MSc Construction Project Management (Distance Learning); BCS and IET MSc Mobile and Wireless Systems Engineering; Association of Project Managers (APM) MSc Project and Programme Management; IET and IMechE MSc Manufacturing Engineering. (Note: this only applies to courses where PSRB accreditation is required for the course to run. Please state NONE if not applicable). Collaborative Approval (Please specify the named collaborative partner and related course. Outline process for approval e.g. meetings, resource visit and detail the approved mode of delivery and support). NONE (Note: this only applies to courses where collaborative provision has been considered. Please state NONE if not applicable). General comments on the process (such as the nature of student/employer/industry engagement) During the course of the initial planning meeting it was identified that separate PgC s were sought by the development team. It was agreed that work could continue on producing documentation for consideration subject to planning approval being granted as the modules would be part of the full MSc. The approval plans were approved by the DVC, Academic on 11 th July 2013 and the PgCs were therefore signed off by the External Advisers/Validation Team in tandem with the full MSc. The School also identified a further MSc/Pgc for validation (Database Technology). The proposal plan was approved on the 8 th May 2013 and was considered via correspondence with the External Adviser following her appointment in July Due to the volume of proposals considered and the varying degrees of re-submission work that was required by different development leads, it was agreed that Team Lead sign offs would be carried out course by course as they were completed. This enabled the course to be applicant ready without waiting for all courses to be signed off as a whole. A change of title for Transport and Infrastructure to Transport and Infrastructure Management was approved by the DVC Academic on 29/08/13 this was following confirmation of the appropriateness of the title in relation to the content of the course with the External Adviser and Validation team. 2 courses MSc Mobile Learning (Distance Learning) and MSc Construction Project Management (Distance Learning) at the time of writing this are currently still being considered for validation. This is due in the main to the transition to Faculties and relocation of key development staff to other Faculties. These will be considered at a later date and reported under a new Process Record. Page 3 of 26

4 Curriculum Development Timeline (Add months as applicable) Apr May Jun/Jul Aug/Sep Oct Draft(s) available for 1 st drafts comment 26/04/13 Draft(s) deadline response from team Meeting and or engagement with External Adviser 10/05/13 30/05/13 (except for Database Technology 2 nd drafts and ongoing revisions Final sign offs completed for Manufacturing Engineering, Transport & Infrastructure Management and Mobile & Wireless Systems Engineering 13/08/13 (Database Technology by correspondence) (This list can be added to in order to give a full view of the developmental process) Final sign offs completed for Database Technology and Programme and Project Management Validation approval Date: Confirmed by External Adviser See Appendix 2 Confirmed by Validation Lead See Appendix 3 Confirmed by Officer See Appendix 3 Signed off by SQEC N/A UQP validation Additional items (Such as best practice that could be disseminated to a wider audience and any University wide issues) None other than that identified in the External Adviser sign offs (see Appendix 2) Date submitted to UQEC for approval 7/04/14 Date approved by UQEC Page 4 of 26

5 Record of Initial Planning Meeting (IPM) Date: 8 th April 2013 Present: Dr Kay Biscomb (Chair), Phil Harris (STech), Prof. Robert Newman (STech), Belinda Cross (Officer) Planning Approval Date (to include areas for consideration, where applicable, and whether SQEC or other) 15 th March 2013 SQEC Other University Quality Panel (UQP) Short description of scope of validation / list of courses proposed (e.g. SAD Undergraduate portfolio) MSc Mobile and Wireless Systems Engineering (Full-time and part-time) MSc Transport and Infrastructure (Full-time and part-time) MSc Programme and Project Management (Full-time and part-time) MSc Mobile Learning (Distance Learning) MSc Construction Project Management (Distance Learning) MSc Manufacturing Engineering (Full-time and part-time) Identify exemptions being proposed. (Please specify course which exemption relates to. If none, please state NONE) 1. NONE Collaborative Partner and nature of collaboration proposed e.g. Supported Delivery. (Please specify course which collaboration relates to. If none, please state NONE) NONE relating to UK/Overseas collaborative partners, however it was identified that both UWBS and SEF had been approached internally to contribute to the MSc Project and Programme Management and MSc Mobile Learning (Distance Learning) respectively. Discussions were on-going with UWBS. Professional / Statutory / Regulatory Body (PSRB) and nature of PSRB to include level of involvement e.g. as part of the Developmental team or stand alone event. (Please specify course which PSRB relates to. If none, please state NONE) There was no requirement for a validation event to be held with the identified PSRBs, instead accreditation would be sought following approval. It was noted however, that RICS had identified that they would be willing to provide advice throughout the validation process for the MSc Construction Project Management (Distance Learning) to facilitate accreditation once validation was completed. It was suggested that an external adviser with RICS accreditation/background may be suitable to pursue to ensure that the course was validated with RICS requirements built in. PSRBs listed as follows: RICS and CIOB MSc Construction Project Management (Distance Learning); BCS and IET MSc Mobile and Wireless Systems Engineering; Association of Project Managers (APM) MSc Project and Programme Management; IET and IMechE MSc Manufacturing Engineering. Nature of student engagement (to include a brief outline) None identified in addition to that outlined within the proposal plans. Page 5 of 26

6 Nature of engagement with employers / industry / sector (to include a brief outline) The School advised that they have strong links with industry; the proposals have largely been driven by the involvement of KTPs and industry. It was highlighted that a questionnaire had been sent to employers in relation to the proposed courses, in particular to gauge feedback on the mode of delivery. Feedback was awaited. External Adviser nomination (to include brief outline of experience, institution and number proposed by School) 3 External Advisers would be appointed and grouped as follows: 1 to consider the MSc Project and Programme Management and MSc Construction Project Management (Distance Learning); 1 to consider the MSc Mobile and Wireless Systems Engineering and MSc Mobile Learning (Distance Learning); 1 to consider the MSc Transport and Infrastructure and MSc Manufacturing Engineering Nominations were yet to be confirmed / identified. It was suggested that Mike Bramhall, currently being used as an external adviser for the BEng Manufacturing Engineering validation, may be suitable to approach in order to provide continuity from the UG degree to the progression route. Developmental Team (please list details of participants and role e.g. Developmental Lead, Validation Lead etc) Mr Phil Harris, STech Developmental Lead for all courses Professor Robert Newman, STech Developmental Lead/Team MSc Mobile and Wireless Systems Engineering Professor Issaka Ndekugri, STech Developmental Team, MSc Project and Programme Management TBC, UWBS* Developmental Team, MSc Project and Programme Management Professor Christopher Nwagboso, STech Developmental Team, MSc Transport and Infrastructure Professor John Traxler, STech Developmental Team, MSc Mobile Learning (Distance Learning) Mr Karl Royle, SEF Developmental Team, MSc Mobile Learning (Distance Learning) Ms Angela Nash, STech Developmental Team, MSc Construction Project Management (Distance Learning) Professor Chike Oduoza, STech Developmental Team, MSc Manufacturing Engineering Dr Kay Biscomb, Associate Dean, SSPAL Validation Lead Jenny Brown (Associate Dean Postgraduate Validation Team and Professional, UWBS) Martin Cartwright (University of Wolverhampton Validation Team On-Line Distance Learning Project) Jocelyn Grainger (LIS) Validation Team TBC* External Adviser(s) TBC* External Adviser(s) TBC* External Adviser(s) Student representation TBC** Validation Team *This was accurate at the time of the IPM, but subsequently identified during the course of the validation. ** This was accurate at the time of the IPM, unfortunately no student representatives were found to participate as members of the validation team. Page 6 of 26

7 Curriculum Development Documentation Checklist (Please and/or specify details if required) Proposal Plan already received Course Specification Module Specification new modules to be uploaded to e:vision Collaborative agreement (please N/A although the collaboration with SEF and UWBS specify) should be evident CVs (collaborative only) N/A however explicit reference to be made within the CSTs as to research background/strengths of staff delivering the courses PSRB Record Template N/A Other (please specify): Module Guides to be supplied for existing modules Distance Learning Materials materials to be provided for at least one module from each distance learning course Proposed Developmental Timeline April May Draft(s) available for comment 26/04/13 (date) Draft(s) deadline response from team 10/05/13 (date) Meeting with External Advisers Either w/c 20/05 or w/c 28/05 (Note: the months highlighted show the potential developmental timeframe for the team this does not however, imply that drafts will necessarily be submitted each month e.g. a draft submitted in October might not be re-drafted until December. This is at the discretion of the IPM.) Other comments, actions and items to follow up after the initial planning meeting Validation of separate PgCs for all courses Discussion focused on whether the School wanted to validate separate PgC s for all of the courses as per School practice (item raised at the planning stage). It was noted that this was something that the School did want to pursue. It was pointed out that there would need to be an audit trail with planning as to this request. Action: Mrs Cross to establish with the Head of Academic Standards and Quality if a memo outlining the proposal to validate separate PgC s would suffice as an audit trail with planning. Mrs Cross to confirm if a separate course specification was required for the PgC s or whether this could be built into the MSc CSTs in some way. Response: Revised ADPs to be submitted for all separate PgCs, work to continue on PgC s whilst approval sought. Action closed. Separate course specifications to be submitted for all PgCs. Action closed. Page 7 of 26

8 Validation of a conventional MSc Mobile Learning Discussion focussed on the possibility of the MSc Mobile Learning (Distance Learning) being also validated as a conventional course alongside the distance learning, this would provide the School with the opportunity to test the modules/course material prior to the delivery of the distance learning course. It was pointed out that this would need to be confirmed with the Head of ASQ as the planning approval was purely for distance learning. In relation to the distance learning courses it was also noted that the first delivery date of October 2013 may be later than this. Action: Mrs Cross to confirm the planning approval process with the Head of ASQ for a conventional MSc Mobile Learning course. Response: Planning approval would have to be sought to include conventional delivery. It was agreed that this would not be pursued at this time. Action closed. Planning items It was identified that several items had been raised at the planning approval stage by readers that needed to be closed through the validation process. It was agreed that these would be highlighted on the WOLF topic as items requiring a response by the School. Several items had also been raised by the distance learning validation team member that needed consideration/responding to by the School prior to validation, these would also be posted on the blog. Action: Mrs Cross to identify issues raised at the planning approval stage and by the distance learning validation team member on the WOLF topic for consideration / response by the School. Response: Identified and included on the WOLF topic. Action closed. Page 8 of 26

9 Appendix 1: Course Specification(s) Section 9 MSc Mobile and Systems Engineering Core (C) or Option (O)* Module Code Module title Credits Delivered in block C 7CC003 Distributed and 20 2 Mobile Computing C 7CC007 Wireless Network 20 1 Systems C 7CI001 Security 20 2 Technologies and Principles C 7CC006 Internet and 20 3 Communications technology C 7ET024 RF Propagation and 20 3 Antenna design C 7ET022 Research Methods 20 1 and Professionalism C 7ET023 Dissertation 60 2 Comments Full-time structure 7CC007 7CI001 7ET024 7ET022 7CC003 7CC006 7ET023 7ET023 7ET023 Part-time structure Year 1 7ET022 7CI001 7ET024 Part-time structure Year 2 7CC007 7CC003 7CC006 7ET023 7ET023 7ET023 Page 9 of 26

10 MSc Transport and Infrastructure Management Core (C) or Option (O)* Module Code Module title C 7ET022 Research Methods and Professional Skills O 7EA006 Environmental Management Systems O 7EA012 GIS & remote 20 2 sensing C 7CV004 Transport Systems 20 3 Engineering C 7CV006 Infrastructure 20 1 Planning & Management C 7CN005 Strategic 20 2 Programme and Project Management O 7CV007 Integrated Project Applications O 7EA004 Urban Sustainability 20 3 C 7ET023 Dissertation 60 3, 4 Credits Delivered in block 20 1 Comments 20 2 One of these two options 20 3 One of these two options *Options group together the modules you wish the students to choose from Full-time structure 7ET022 7EA006 OR 7EA012 7CV004 7CV006 7CN005 7CV007 OR 7EA004 7ET023 7ET023 Part-time structure Year 1 7ET022 7EA006 OR 7EA012 7CV004 Part-time structure Year 2 7CV006 7CN005 7CV007 OR 7EA004 7ET023 7ET023 7ET023 Page 10 of 26

11 MSc Programme and Project Management Core (C) or Module Module title Credits Delivered in Comments Option (O)* Code block C 7BU001 Financial 20 3 UWBS Management of Projects C 7CN015 Project Management 20 1 New C 7CN016 Programme 20 2 New Management C 7HR006 Leading 20 2 UWBS Transformation and Change C 7CN017 Legal Obligations 20 3 New C 7ET022 Research Methods 20 1 Existing and Professional Skills C 7ET023 Dissertation 60 2, 3 & 4 Existing Full-time structure 7CN015 Project Management 7CN017 Legal Obligations 7BU001 Financial Management of Projects 7ET022 Research Methods and Professional Skills 7HR006 Leading Transformation and Change 7CN016 Programme Management 7ET023 Dissertation 7ET023 Dissertation 7ET023 Dissertation Part-time structure Year 1 7ET022 Research Methods and Professional Skills7CN015 7CN017 Legal Obligations 7BU001 Financial Management of Projects Part-time structure Year 2 7CN015 Project 7HR006 Leading 7CN016 Programme Management Management Transformation and Change 7ET023 Dissertation 7ET023 Dissertation 7ET023 Dissertation Page 11 of 26

12 MSc Manufacturing Engineering Core (C) or Option (O)* Module Code Module title Credits Delivered in block C 7MA002 Manufacturing 20 1 Processes and Technology (new) C 7MA001 Lean and Agile 20 3 Manufacturing (new) C 7MA003 Advanced 20 3 Manufacturing for Automotive and Aerospace Sectors (new) C 7CM002 Project Management 20 2 Tools and Techniques C 7CM004 Sustainability and 20 2 Life Cycle Engineering C 7ET022 Research Methods 20 1 and Professional Skills C 7ET023 Postgraduate 60 3 Dissertation Comments Full-time structure 7MA002 7CM004 7MA003 7ET022 7CM002 7MA001 7ET023 7ET023 Part-time structure Year 1 7ET022 7CM004 7MA003 7ET023 Part-time structure Year 2 7MA002 7CM002 7MA001 7ET023 7ET023 Page 12 of 26

13 MSc Database Technology Core (C) or Module Module title Credits Delivered Comments Option (O)* Code in block C 7CI006 Data Management 20 1 Sem 1 C 7CI019 Database 20 2 Sem 2 Technologies C 7CI020 Data Warehousing 20 2 (New) C 7CI021 Database Security 20 3 (New) C 7C Option (from 20 3 below) C 7ET022 Research Methods 20 1 and Professional Skills C 7ET023 Dissertation 60 2, 3 & 4 Elective module (Option) from restrictive list 7CC003 Distributed and Mobile Computing 7CC005 Web Technologies 7CC006 Internet and Communications Technology 7CI001 Security Technologies and Principles 7CI002 Information Assurance and Compliance 7CI007 Applied IT Strategic Planning 7CI008 Systems Acquisition and Management 7CI014 Hardware and Software Systems Full-time structure 7ET022 7CI019 7CI021 7CI006 7CI020 Option 7ET023 Dissertation 7ET023 Dissertation 7ET023 Dissertation Part-time structure Year 1 7ET022 7CI019 7CI021 Part-time structure Year 2 7CI006 7CI020 Option Page 13 of 26

14 7ET023 Dissertation 7ET023 Dissertation 7ET023 Dissertation PgC Mobile and Wireless Systems Engineering Core (C) or Option (O)* Module Code Module title O 7CC003 Distributed and Mobile Computing O 7CC007 Wireless Network Systems O 7CI001 Security Technologies and Principles O 7CC006 Internet and Communications Technology O 7ET024 RF Propagation and Antenna design Credits Delivered in block 20 1 Comments 20 1 Must choose either 7CC007 or 7ET Must choose either 7CC007 or 7ET024 Full-time structure (September start) total 3 modules Block 1 Block 2 Block 3 7CC007 7CI001 and/or 7CC006 and/or 7CC003 7ET024 Full-time structure (January/Feb Start) total 3 modules Block 2 Block 3 Block 4 Block 1 7CI001 and/or 7CC006 and/or 7CC007 7CC003 7ET024 Part-time structure Year 1 total 3 modules including 7CC007 and/or 7ET024 Block 1 Block 2 Block 3 7CC007 7CI001 and/or 7CC006 and/or 7CC003 7ET024 Page 14 of 26

15 PgC Database Technology Core (C) or Module Module title Credits Delivered Comments Option (O)* Code in block C 7CI006 Data Management 20 1 Sem 1 C 7CI019 Database 20 2 Sem 2 Technologies C 7CI021 Database Security 20 3 (New) Full-time structure 7CI006 7CI019 7CI021 Part-time structure 7CI006 7CI019 7CI021 PgC Transport and Infrastructure Management C 7CV004 Transport Systems Engineering C 7CV006 Infrastructure Planning & Management C 7CN005 Strategic Programme and Project Management Full/Part-time structure 7CV006 7CN005 7CV004 Page 15 of 26

16 PgC Programme and Project Management Core (C) or Option (O)* Module Code Module title Credits Delivered in block C 7CN015 Project Management 20 1 C 7HR006 Leading 20 2 Transformation and Change C 7CN016 Programme 20 3 Management Comments Full/Part - time structure 7CN015 Project Management 7HR006 Leading Transformation and Change 7CN016 Programme Management PgC Manufacturing Engineering Core (C) or Option (O)* Module Code Module title Credits Delivered in block C 7MA002 Manufacturing 20 1 Processes and Technology (new) C 7MA001 Lean and Agile 20 3 Manufacturing (new) C 7CM002 Project Management 20 2 Tools and Techniques Comments Full / Part-time structure Block 1 Block 2 Block 3 7MA002 7CM002 7MA001 Page 16 of 26

17 Appendix 2: External Adviser approval External Adviser Report Template Name of external adviser Institution of external Process Record Reference Number Named validation Professor Mike Bramhall Sheffield Hallam University MSc Manufacturing Engineering PgC Manufacturing Engineering General Comments The team have corresponded with me and have re-written the module learning outcomes for "Advanced Manufacturing for Automotive and Aerospace Sectors"; "Lean and Agile Manufacturing"; "Manufacturing Processes and Technology". I am now satisfied that the learning outcomes are distinctive from the course learning outcomes and I am happy with the level. They also cover the indicative content reflecting the depth and range of coverage. I am also satisfied that the Educational Aims of both the PgC and the MSc Manufacturing has been made clearer in both Programme Specifications. It is also clear from the descriptions of the Portfolio what elements/ tasks would be contained within them. I am now satisfied that the conditions have been met. For the provision included in the above process record, I can confirm that academic standards are set at the appropriate levels and that the course structure, content and available resources are such that standards can be met. Furthermore the provision has benefitted from external views during the planning and development process. Signed Michael D Bramhall Date 25 th July 2013 Please use this section to highlight good practice and feedback on the developmental process (This may include engagement with staff and the use of the University s online systems e.g. WOLF and e:vision) Page 17 of 26

18 External Adviser Report Template Name of external adviser Institution of external Process Record Reference Number Named validation Yuri Vershinin Coventry University MSc Transport and Infrastructure PgC Transport and Infrastructure General Comments The proposal for the course MSc Transport and Infrastructure is well written with the very comprehensive description of transport services, infrastructure, the capacity of transport systems and the assessment of present situation in areas of transportation from the business prospective. From my point of view, modules for the course MSc Transport and Infrastructure provide the balanced combination of theoretical material and practical sessions for students. I agree with the teaching material provided in modules, the course structure and assessment criteria. For the provision included in the above process record, I can confirm that academic standards are set at the appropriate levels and that the course structure, content and available resources are such that standards can be met. Furthermore the provision has benefitted from external views during the planning and development process. Signed Yuri Vershinin Date 24 th of July 2013 & 25 th July 2013 (change of title to MSc Transport and Infrastructure Management) Please use this section to highlight good practice and feedback on the developmental process (This may include engagement with staff and the use of the University s online systems e.g. WOLF and e:vision) The combination of the teaching in class rooms, practical laboratory based sessions and the use of the University s online system is well balanced and provides the very efficient way to deliver teaching material to students. Page 18 of 26

19 External Adviser Report Template Name of external adviser Institution of external Process Record Reference Number Named validation Dr Steve Love Brunel University PgC Mobile and Wireless Systems Engineering MSc Mobile and Wireless Systems Engineering General Comments These look fine. For the provision included in the above process record, I can confirm that academic standards are set at the appropriate levels and that the course structure, content and available resources are such that standards can be met. Furthermore the provision has benefitted from external views during the planning and development process. Signed Steve Love Date Wednesday 18 th September 2013 Please use this section to highlight good practice and feedback on the developmental process (This may include engagement with staff and the use of the University s online systems e.g. WOLF and e:vision) The meeting at Wolverhampton was well organised. The idea of giving external advisors access to the WOLF system was a good one as it gives you the opportunity to see other people s feedback and comments on the development of the course. Page 19 of 26

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21 External Adviser Report Template Name of external adviser Institution of external Process Record Reference Number Named validation Dr Margaret Emsley The University of Manchester MSc Programme and Project Management PgC Programme and Project Management General Comments I believe that the concept of and MSc and PgC in Programme and Project Management to be a viable and worthy initiative which seeks to address a short fall in provision in respect of Programme Management. The incorporation of reflection into the assessment is to be commended. For the provision included in the above process record, I can confirm that academic standards are set at the appropriate levels and that the course structure, content and available resources are such that standards can be met. Furthermore the provision has benefitted from external views during the planning and development process. Signed Dr Margaret Emsley Date 20 th October 2013 Please use this section to highlight good practice and feedback on the developmental process (This may include engagement with staff and the use of the University s online systems e.g. WOLF and e:vision) I have had opportunity to read documentation through the University s online system, meet with staff at the University, provide comments and review revised documentation. Page 21 of 26

22 Appendix 3: Validation approval Validating Team Report Template Name of Lead School / department Process Record Reference Number Dr Kay Biscomb SSPAL (for PgC/MSc Manufacturing Engineering) For the provision included in the above process record, I can confirm that due process has been carried out the provision conforms to relevant regulatory requirements the provision conforms to relevant external requirements the provision has benefited from external views during the planning and development process General Comments This particular degree is one a series which has been developed conjointly within the School. A productive discussion was held earlier in the summer with the panel members and the external advisor and the recommendations have been adopted. The external advisor supported the proposed degree and I can confirm that the due process in the bullets above has been followed. Please use this section to highlight good practice and feedback on the developmental process (This may include engagement with staff and the use of the University s online systems e.g. WOLF and e:vision) As noted earlier this is one in a series of degrees which was proposed by the School. The School adopted a single point of contact for the development of these who had a responsibility to liaise with the individual key proposers. This worked very well from our perspective. The liaison person, therefore, had considerable work and this should be noted. Date confirmed by Lead 15/8/13 Date confirmed by Officer 30/08/13 Method of SQEC approval Date this report was approved by UQP Chair for forwarding to UQEC N/A UQP Validation 7/04/14 Page 22 of 26

23 Validating Team Report Template Name of Lead School / department Process Record Reference Number Dr Kay Biscomb SSPAL (for PgC/MSc Transport and Infrastructure Management) For the provision included in the above process record, I can confirm that due process has been carried out the provision conforms to relevant regulatory requirements the provision conforms to relevant external requirements the provision has benefited from external views during the planning and development process General Comments This particular degree is one a series which has been developed conjointly within the School. A productive discussion was held earlier in the summer with the panel members and the external advisor and the recommendations have been adopted. The external advisor supported the proposed degree and I can confirm that the due process in the bullets above has been followed. Please use this section to highlight good practice and feedback on the developmental process (This may include engagement with staff and the use of the University s online systems e.g. WOLF and e:vision) As noted earlier this is one in a series of degrees which was proposed by the School. The School adopted a single point of contact for the development of these who had a responsibility to liaise with the individual key proposers. This worked very well from our perspective. The liaison person, therefore, had considerable work and this should be noted. Date confirmed by Lead 11/9/13 Date confirmed by Officer 12/09/13 Method of SQEC approval Date this report was approved by UQP Chair for forwarding to UQEC N/A UQP Validation 7/04/14 Page 23 of 26

24 Validating Team Report Template Name of Lead School / department Process Record Reference Number Jenny Brown (deputy for Kay Biscomb) UWBS (for PgC/MSc Database Technology) For the provision included in the above process record, I can confirm that due process has been carried out the provision conforms to relevant regulatory requirements the provision conforms to relevant external requirements the provision has benefited from external views during the planning and development process General Comments I confirm due process has been carried out; that the provision conforms to appropriate requirements and the external advisor has contributed to the planning and development process. Please use this section to highlight good practice and feedback on the developmental process (This may include engagement with staff and the use of the University s online systems e.g. WOLF and e:vision) Date confirmed by Lead 29/10/2013 Date confirmed by Officer 30/10/13 Method of SQEC approval Date this report was approved by UQP Chair for forwarding to UQEC N/A UQP Validation 7/04/14 Page 24 of 26

25 Validating Team Report Template Name of Lead School / department Process Record Reference Number Dr Kay Biscomb SSPAL (for PgC/MSc Mobile and Wireless Systems Engineering) For the provision included in the above process record, I can confirm that due process has been carried out the provision conforms to relevant regulatory requirements the provision conforms to relevant external requirements the provision has benefited from external views during the planning and development process General Comments This particular degree is one a series which has been developed conjointly within the School. A productive discussion was held earlier in the summer with the panel members and the external advisor and the recommendations have been adopted. The external advisor supported the proposed degree and I can confirm that the due process in the bullets above has been followed. Please use this section to highlight good practice and feedback on the developmental process (This may include engagement with staff and the use of the University s online systems e.g. WOLF and e:vision) As noted earlier this is one in a series of degrees which was proposed by the School. The School adopted a single point of contact for the development of these who had a responsibility to liaise with the individual key proposers. This worked very well from our perspective. The liaison person, therefore, had considerable work and this should be noted. Date confirmed by Lead 20/9/13 Date confirmed by Officer 20/09/13 Method of SQEC approval Date this report was approved by UQP Chair for forwarding to UQEC N/A UQP Validation 7/04/14 Page 25 of 26

26 Validating Team Report Template Name of Lead School / department Process Record Reference Number Dr Kay Biscomb Sports, Performing Arts and Leisure MSc Programme and Project Management PgC Programme and Project Management For the provision included in the above process record, I can confirm that due process has been carried out the provision conforms to relevant regulatory requirements the provision conforms to relevant external requirements the provision has benefited from external views during the planning and development process General Comments This particular degree is one a series which has been developed conjointly within the School. A productive discussion was held earlier in the summer with the panel members and the external advisor and the recommendations have been adopted. There was a longer process to this particular set of courses because of the requirement from those discussions to liaise with UWBS. This has now been undertaken and some changes to the course were made as a result. The external advisor supported the proposed degree and I can confirm that the due process in the bullets above has been followed. Please use this section to highlight good practice and feedback on the developmental process (This may include engagement with staff and the use of the University s online systems e.g. WOLF and e:vision) As noted earlier this is one in a series of degrees which was proposed by the School. The School adopted a single point of contact for the development of these who had a responsibility to liaise with the individual key proposers. This worked very well from our perspective. The liaison person, therefore, had considerable work and this should be noted. Date confirmed by Lead 21/10/13 Date confirmed by Officer 22/10/13 Method of SQEC approval Date this report was approved by UQP Chair for forwarding to UQEC N/A UQP Validation 7/04/14 Page 26 of 26