Academic Leadership

Programme Management Plans

Templates to help programme leaders review current practice

  • Using data to enhance your programme

    Programme and Unit Level Data

    Programme level data is a part of the information that contributes to your continues improvement planning.  

    Unit Feedback

    Unit feedback provides the opportunity for timely discussions with your students about their learning experiences.

    National Student Survey (NSS) Data

    The NSS forms an important part of the data collected by programmes to inform their course improvement plans. This section of the website looks at interpreting the data and considering appropriate actions, including sharing good practice identified by students from their responses.

    Responding to Evaluation Data

    Information from unit evaluation will be used to inform enhancement of modules and courses, and will also feed into institutional evaluations and reviews.

    Module Action Plan (MAP)

    The MAP provides resources and guidance to assist in evaluating and enhancing modules.

  • Developing Programmes

    Progression and Retention

    Improving the student experience to encourage academic retention.

    Writing Learning Outcomes

    Guidance for staff on specifying learning outcomes for your units.

    The Same But Different

    Resources to use with people who teach or welcome first year students.

    Students as Partners

    The student voice in evaluation, course design and research.

  • Other Resources

    The University’s requirements in relation to programme design, approval and review can be found on these intranet pages:

    Programme Approval, Review and Amendment - Curriculum Services

    The University’s policy for programme approval, review and amendments sets out the process for the proposal and review of new provision.

    Curriculum Frameworks 

    Manchester Met’s Curriculum and Assessment Framework provides a set of definitive principles and structures that govern the design and approval of all taught programmes.

     

    Inclusion

    Learner Development Service have links to:

    Supporting Students with Specific Learning Differences

    Any student who identifies as having a specific learning difference can access support delivered by the SpLD tutors. 

    Inclusive Learning Communities Project

    The Inclusive Learning Communities (ILC) project aims to address this disparity through our collaborative work with both staff and students to increase our BAME students’ sense of belonging to the University and to change the way they are included in our teaching practices.

    Peer Assisted Learning Scheme (PAL)

    PAL is group learning where students reflect on course content and share knowledge and skills with each other through activities run by a PAL leader. This creates both an academic support network with new students and a learning community for your students.

    Inclusion and Disability Service

    The Inclusion and Disability Service provides information, advice and guidance to staff, students and applicants who require additional support.