The Office of Governance and Secretariat works closely with the Academic Office in managing the development of the curriculum at Sussex. Specific procedures are in place for the approval and withdrawal of academic courses to ensure that strategic oversight of the University's portfolio is maintained and to maintain an excellent student experience.

New Proposals for Academic Courses

Information is available here on the outline approval process for academic course approval.

For queries on the outline approval process, please contact Angela Pater, Deputy Academic Secretary.

Information on the procedures for academic course validation can be found on the relevant Academic Office page.

Advice on thinking about target markets can be found here.

New PhD courses are considered by Doctoral School Committee, via School Research Degree Committees.

Portfolio Review

Please refer to the relevant Academic Office pages for information on the Academic Portfolio Review 2011/2012.

Teaching and Learning Strategy

For more information on the Teaching and Learning Strategy, contact Sam Riordan - Head of Academic Services or the Teaching & Learning Development Unit.