The purpose of our policy
Our curriculum is owned by Adelaide University and delivered in partnership with our Colleges and other teaching units. This policy outlines our principles for the design, approval and management of a contemporary and inclusive curriculum at Adelaide University.
It provides authority for the following procedures within the Curriculum Policy:
- Curriculum Approval Procedure
- Curriculum Design Procedure
- [Curriculum Management Procedure].
Who our policy applies to
Our policy applies to members of the Adelaide University community involved in the design, approval and management of our coursework curriculum.
Our Curriculum Policy principles
Adelaide University offers curriculum that is consistent with the Higher Education Standards Framework 2021 (HESF), and the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF). We will meet relevant Australian legislative requirements and those of other countries where curriculum is offered.
The nine principles for our Curriculum Policy are:
- Adelaide University’s coursework curriculum will be of the highest quality, shaped by a culture of continuous improvement.
- Our curriculum will be contemporary, digitally enabled, accessible, with a focus on transferable skills, embedded in learning experiences, and promoting lifelong learning. It will be supported by advanced learning technologies and designed to deliver a flexible, richly interactive and highly personalised learning experience.
- Our curriculum will be aligned with the needs of our industry and community partners, ensuring relevance to current and emerging professional contexts.
- Our curriculum will be designed to enable students to develop Adelaide University’s Graduate Qualities.
- Curriculum will be developed, reviewed and managed to provide students with opportunities for scaffolded academic and professional development, informed by the principles of constructive alignment.
- Wherever possible, our curriculum will offer students a suite of common courses providing shared learning experiences and building relevant and transferable skills.
- [Our curriculum will respectfully incorporate and acknowledge Indigenous Knowledges].
- Our approach to curriculum design and delivery fosters excellence with integrity, and considered risk-taking and innovation to offer our students curriculum of the highest standard.
- Our curriculum will be designed to facilitate the inclusion of diverse cohorts.
- Focused practices will reflect and sustain Adelaide University’s global standing and reputation as a top-ranked university.
Definitions used in our policy
Please refer to our Adelaide University glossary for a full list of our definitions.
Adelaide University community refers to a broad range of stakeholders who engage with Adelaide University and includes (but is not limited to) students, staff, and non-staff members of Adelaide University including alumni, honorary title holders, adjuncts, visiting academics, guest lecturers, volunteers, suppliers and partners who are engaging with and contributing to the work of Adelaide University.
Our Curriculum Policy’s Procedures
The following procedures are part of our curriculum suite.
Procedure |
Curriculum Approval Procedure |
Curriculum Design Procedure |
[Curriculum Management Procedure] |
How our policy is governed
Our Policy is categorised, approved and owned in line with the governance structure of Adelaide University and the offices and officers listed below.
Policy category | Academic |
Approving authority | co-Vice Chancellors/Vice Chancellor and President |
Policy owner | Deputy Vice Chancellor – Academic |
Responsible officer | [Title] |
Effective from | [Take-effect date] |
Review date | [3 years after date this version is approved, TBC] |
Enquiries | Interim Central Policy Unit/[Central Policy Unit] |
Replaced documents | None |
Legislation and other documents related to this policy
Category | Documents |
Referenced legislation | |
Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2021 Standards: 1.4 Learning Outcomes and Assessment, 1.5 Qualification and Certification, 3.1 Course Design, 2.2 Diversity and Equity, 5.1 Course Approval and Accreditation, 5.3 Monitor, Review and Improvement, 5.4 Delivery with Other Parties, 6.3 Academic Governance |
History of changes
Date approved | To section/clauses | Description of change |
[DD Month Year] | N/A | New policy |
Note on structures, positions and position titles:
At the time of writing, the organisational structure, positions, committees, or any other unknown item etc. for Adelaide University have not been confirmed. Accordingly, square brackets [ ] temporarily enclose such information in this procedure until confirmed.