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Definitions
For definitions of terms used, refer to the Academic Policies: Glossary of Terms.
This information is intended to assist faculty users and other stakeholders who are developing a new unit or a special unit proposal.
Proposal forms are available on UWA's online curriculum management system CAIDi. Links to relevant policy and guidance documents are included in all proposal forms. A step-by-step guide is available: CAIDi Advice Sheet on: Creating a proposal.
New unit proposal
New units can be submitted in the following situations:
- as part of a new major, honours specialisation or postgraduate course
- as part of a change to an exisitng major, honours specialisation or postgraduate course
- as a new undergraduate unattached elective
- as a new unit taught in the summer teaching period as detailed in the University Policy on: Summer Session
Essential reading material
Submit
- Faculties should undertake a quality check before submitting proposals.
- Units intended to be part of a new course or a change to a course should be submitted alongside that course proposal.
- Undergraduate unit proposals seeking recogniton of broadening 'Category A' status should refer to the framework for guidance.
- To guarantee approval for 2019 offerings, proposals have to be received by the latest recommended date.
New special unit proposal
Prepare
Essential reading material
Consider process
- The development of a new special unit involves the formulation of a new special unit proposal form via CAIDi and fast-track approval from the relevant board.
- Special units can only be created for one teaching period in a very limited range of circumstances.
Submit
- Faculties should undertake a quality check before submitting proposals.
- Proposals for new special units can be submitted at any time.
University information
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