Course approval is the process by which the University assesses your chosen papers to ensure they align with the requirements of your selected programme. Once you have submitted your choice of papers in eVision, your selection enters the course approval process for review.
Processing of submitted courses begins from mid-September in the year preceding enrolment. Each course of study is reviewed individually, and approval timeframes vary, depending on a number of factors, including if you:
- Are enrolling for a single or double degree
- Are required to provide any additional documentation
- Are taking any Summer School papers
- Have a timetable clash
- Have applied for any papers requiring Special or Departmental Permission
- Intend to complete your qualification in the current year
At certain times of the year, the volume of submitted courses may also play a part in the time taken for your course to be assessed. Approvals are processed from oldest to newest. During peak periods, an exact timeframe cannot be provided for how long this process will take. Approvals will continue to be processed as quickly as possible.
Once your papers are reviewed, one of the following outcomes will occur:
- If your paper selection meets all programme requirements, your course will be approved, and you will receive a notification in your eVision portal
- If changes are required, you will be advised through eVision. In some cases, a staff member may contact you to discuss your course selection or recommend that you speak with a Student Adviser
- For some specialised programmes, such as Health Sciences Undergraduate Professional Programmes (HSUPP), course approval is automated and will be approved automatically if submitted correctly
Re-entering paper selection can reset (if already submitted) or halt (if not) the course approval. Any changes you manually make to your paper selection or programme of study will need to be re-submitted, which automatically puts your application to the back of the course approval queue. It is recommended that you only re-submit any pending application(s) if instructed to do so. Even logging in to the paper selection part of your eVision account may un-submit your paper selection from course approval.
You will be notified through eVision when your course has been approved, or if there are any changes that need to be made. You can also use eVision to review the outcome of course approval, including notes about required changes and information about your fees.
You can normally only make changes to your paper selection within specific timeframes, and this may depend on whether you have completed your course enrolment declaration. Check eVision regularly for notifications or requests for additional information.