Approval and Revision of Taught Modules and Programmes Handbook
Important Information: The policies and procedures set out in this Handbook are currently under review pending the introduction of the University's new Curriculum Management System (CMS). The CMS will hold all academic programmes delivered and/or awarded by the University and the approval and revision of programmes and modules will be managed through this system. The general policy principles as detailed in this Handbook will, however, continue to be adhered to during the review process. Any amendments or additions to policies and procedures will be included in the 2026/27 version of this Handbook.
Chapter 1 - Introduction
Chapter 2 - Procedures and Requirements for Approving New Modules and Non-award Programmes
Chapter 3 - Business Approval
Chapter 4 - Academic Approval
Chapter 5 - Amendments to Existing Programmes and Modules
Chapter 6 - Faculty Management of Programme and Module Information
For further guidance and programme and module approval and amendment forms please see the following pages on the Programme Design and Quality Enhancement web page:
Information, Advice and Guidance
If you have any queries with regard to interpreting or implementing any aspect of the TQA Manual, please contact:
- Education Policy, Quality and Standards for matters relating to taught programmes (educationpolicy@exeter.ac.uk)
- Doctoral College Quality Development for matters relating to postgraduate research programmes (dcqualitydevelopment@exeter.ac.uk)
