Programme specifications

A programme specification is a concise description of the intended outcomes of learning from a higher education programme , and the means by which these outcomes are achieved and demonstrated. QAA has produced guidelines to offer help and guidance to those preparing programmes specifications. They draw on the experience of others in a range of disciplines and institutions who have already prepared programme specifications.

Guidelines for preparing programme specifications, July 2006- HTML version | PDF version

Interim report - November 2005
Report following on from the April conference and preceding the updating of the Guidelines. Features examples of programme specifications

Institutional Liaison Conference: Programme Specifications Summary of discussions – April 2005

Proposals for guidance on the minimum content of published versions of programme specifications. Feedback has been collated from the consultation.
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Circular letter

QAA policy on programme specifications - October 1999

Understanding courses - Benchmark statements and programme specifications: a guide for students