Forms

Proposal Forms for Programme Approval and Change
NEW PROGRAMME APPROVAL
Futher detail on the process for proposing new programmes can be found here.
Stage 1
The business case for a proposed new programme should be made via an OPP form which is reviewed the relevant College/ACE/CIRTL committee and then submitted to AB for approval.
Stage 2
Following Stage 1 Approval the FPP should be reviewed by the relevant College/ACE/CIRTL curriculum committee before proceeding to a Programme Approval Panel (PAP).
MAJOR AND MINOR CHANGES TO EXISTING PROGRAMMES
Changes to Programme Entry Requirements are no longer captured in the MM1 form.
CHANGES TO PROGRAMME ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
The process and form for proposing changes to postgraduate programme entry requirements can be found below:
Changes to Postgraduate Entry Requirements - process and form
The process for proposing changes to undergraduate programme entry requirements can be found below:
Changes to Undergraduate Entry Requirements - process
CHANGES TO MARKS AND STANDARDS (other than changes arising as part of a Major Change)
If the proposed change(s) has knock-on implications for the Academic Programme Catalogue, the change should be included as part of the MM1/MM2 above; changes that only affect the programme Marks and Standards entry should be processed via an MS1/MS2 Form:
MARKS AND STANDARDS TEMPLATES
- Marks and Standards Template 1 - for Taught Masters programmes where repeat of dissertation is permitted in a repeat year.
- Marks and Standards Template 2 - for Taught Masters programmes where repeat of dissertation is not permitted and there is provision for an exit award.
- for all other templates contact APAR (acadprog@ucc.ie).
TEMPORARY CESSATION OF AN ACADEMIC PROGRAMME
The Policy and Procedure for the Temporary Cessation of an Academic Programme can be found here.
EXCEPTIONAL CHANGES TO 2022/23 CURRICULUM
Changes to the published Calendar and Book of Modules/ACE section of the study@ucc website for the current academic year (2022/23) will only be considered for approval by Colleges/ACE/CIRTL in exceptional circumstances and must be agreed by all affected students.
The relevant College/ACE/CIRTL office should be contacted to request an Exceptional Change Form for the 2022/23 academic year. If approved by School and College/ACE/CIRTL, in accordance with local processes, the exceptional change will be forwarded to APAR for implementation.
EXCEPTIONAL CHANGES TO 2023/24 CURRICULUM
Changes to the published Provisional Academic Programme Catalogue and Book of Modules/ACE section of the study@ucc website for the next academic year (2023/24) will only be considered for approval by Colleges/ACE/CIRTL in exceptional circumstances.
The relevant College/ACE/CIRTL office should be contacted to request an Exceptional Change Form for the 2023/24 academic year. If approved by School and College/ACE/CIRTL, in accordance with local processes, the exceptional change will be forwarded to APAR for implementation.