Programme and course approvals (USSC/GSSC/RDSC)

1. New programme and course proposals

All new programme and course proposals require approval from the relevant School Committee:

• Undergraduate Studies Sub-Committee:  for UG and Diploma proposals
• Graduate Studies Sub-Committee:  for PGT and MRes proposals
• Research Studies Sub-Committee:  for MPhil/PhD proposals

We recommend you read the guidance notes and policy document before completing a proposal, alternatively you may wish to seek advice from the relevant Sub-Committee Secretary.

• Guidance notes A-Z 
• Policy document [Restricted access]

You will then need to complete a new course proposal form:

•  New Course proposal form [Restricted access]

 Or a new programme proposal form:

• New Programme proposal form [Restricted access]

When completing a programme proposal form you might find the QAA document on programme approval, monitoring and review (section seven of the Code of Practice) useful: 

•  Programme design, approval, monitoring and review                                                            

 There are deadlines you will need to bear in mind for submitting all proposals:

• Deadlines Information [Restricted access]

2. Amending Existing Courses and Programmes

If you want to make any changes to an existing programme or course you will need to inform the relevant sub-committee secretary:

• Louisa Green USSC Secretary
• Elizabeth Martin GSSC Secretary
• Matthew Brack RDSC Secretary

It may be that that change you wish to make requires approval from either the sub-committee or its Chair. The secretary will be able to advise you.

You may wish to read the guidance note and policy document that provides further information on making course and programme changes.

3. Committees and Working Groups website

All three sub-committees meet regularly throughout the academic session.

For further information on sub-committee dates, members and access to meeting agendas, papers and minutes please click on the relevant link below:

• USSC
• GSSC
• RDSC

(You will be asked to enter your LSE username and password. If you experience difficulties in accessing the site, please contact the relevant sub-committee secretary).

For further information on programme and course approvals, please contact the relevant Sub-Committee Secretary (details above).
October 2008

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