Enabling Policy for the LEC
Leading Edge Curriculum
The Leading Edge Curriculum (LEC) is our vision for the future of education at Newcastle. The foundational document is the:
This sets out the key policy requirements for programmes being redesigned through the curriculum transformation process and new programmes.
Integrating with Leading Edge Curriculum and with other aspects of the Education Strategy are:
The Framework is supported by a set of new enabling policy:
- Qualifications, Credit and Programme Design Framework (QCPDF) (replacing the NUQCF for redesigned programmes)
- Programme and Module Learning Outcomes - new policy supporting the Programme-level design philosophy LEC requirement
- Guidance on Writing Programme Learning Outcomes
Leading Edge Curriculum documentation used in programme approval:
- LEC Academic approval policy
- Programme Design Record comprising:
- Programme Elements - Programme Design Record - Programme Elements Form
- Programme Map - Programme Design Record - Programme Map
- Regulations: Programme Regulations
- Module Outline Form: Module Outline Form for LEC - DRAFT
- Existing Module Outline form guidance – Guidance
- Academic Case Form - Academic Case Form
- External Advisor Report Form - External Adviser Report Form
- Exemptions Request Form - in development
Further policy will be published here as it is developed and approved.