A proposal for educational collaboration for taught programmes may be initiated by a prospective collaborative partner or interested parties within the University or both. Initial requests that also involve the development of a new programme of study should normally be submitted at least 18 months before the proposed commencement. An indicative schedule for approval outlining the principal stages involved and a summary flowchart Appendix – Approval Flowchart [Validated Programme] are available.
Further detail on each stage of the process is set out in the following sections: