(1) This Policy provides the overarching principles by which the University’s Undergraduate and Postgraduate coursework programs are designed and delivered. It should be read in conjunction with the Course and Subject Management Policy and Procedures and the Assessment Policy and Procedures. (2) This Policy applies to all coursework programs of the University. (3) All coursework programs of the University are designed to align with the La Trobe Course Architecture, and to meet relevant legislation including the Higher Education Support Act 2003 (HESA), Higher Education Standards Framework (2015) and the Education Services for Overseas Students Act (ESOS) 2000 as applicable. (4) Courses and subjects demonstrate contemporary academic and industry relevance: (5) Course and subject design is student-centred, inclusive and flexible: (6) Curriculum is coherent and fosters a deep approach to learning: (7) Course and subject design are informed by robust review and consultation (as set out in the Course and Subject Management Procedure - Approvals and the Course and Subject Management Procedure - Monitoring and Review. (8) Refer to: (9) Nil (10) This Policy is made under the La Trobe University Act 2009. (11) Associated information for this Policy includes:Course Design Policy
Section 1 - Key Information
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Policy Type and Approval Body
Academic – Academic Board
Accountable Executive – Policy
Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic)
Responsible Manager – Policy
Pro Vice-Chancellor (Learning and Teaching)
Review Date
10 March 2026
Section 2 - Purpose
Section 3 - Scope
Section 4 - Key Decisions
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Key Decisions
Role
See associated procedures
Section 5 - Policy Statement
Principles
Section 6 - Procedures
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Section 8 - Authority and Associated Information
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