College Curriculum Approval Board Remit

The College Curriculum Approval Board (CCAB) is a joint subcommittee of the College Education Committee (CEC), the College Postgraduate Research Committee (CPRC) and the College Quality Assurance Committee (CQAC) with responsibility for approving new programmes in line with the University's Programme and Course Approval and Management Policy. CCAB has responsibility for College level academic scrutiny and approval for all taught programmes (including placements), all new Student Exchange Agreements, all research degree programmes, all online provision and for all collaborative provision.

CCAB has authority to make decisions on its behalf in relation to the following matters:

• Programme approval for the College, in line with the UK Quality Code, as described in University Policy, the University's Curriculum Framework, Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework. 
• Approval of major changes to or closure of programmes, in accordance with the University's Programme and Course Approval and Management policy.
• Approval of major changes to or closure of courses, in accordance with the University's Programme and Course Approval and Management Policy.
• ​CCAB delegates authority to School Boards of Studies for the approval of new courses in line with the UK Quality Code, as described in University Policy, the University's Curriculum Framework, Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework. Schools are required to submit Boards of Studies minutes to College to facilitate sampling for Quality Assurance purposes.