Programme Handbook Template

The Programme Handbook is a key document for students allowing access both to programme and discipline information, and to University wide support, resources and processes. 

From 2024-25 the template for the Handbook is embedded in each Canvas discipline sites hosts both programme/discipline specific and University-wide information.

Template Format

• Globally Connected Learning (standard text provide by the University).
• Professionalism and Academic Integrity (standard text provide by the University).
• Student Wellbeing (standard text provide by the University).
• Key staff contact details (provided by discipline/School).
• Programme Overview (provided by discipline/School)
  • Guidance on overall programme structure
  • The number of courses and the semester structure
  • Types of assessment to expect
  • Time commitment involved in studying
• Programme Structure and Delivery (provided by discipline/School)
  • Programme structure
  • Learning activities
  • Feedback and how to use it
  • Study skills required and how to develop them
  • Grading and progression requirements
  • Project/Dissertation guidance
  • Student representation and staff/student liaison
• The Student A-Z Guide (provided by the University).