Integrated strategic planning

Contributing to the achievement of UCL's strategic goals through the integrated strategic planning cycle, including student number planning and initiating new programmes (Stage Zero)

Strategic planning, including student number planning

Our team of Strategic Planning Partners oversees the strategic planning cycle, providing guidance, data and insight to support faculties and the offices of Vice-Provosts and Vice-Presidents to put together and monitor their strategic plans. We also work with faculties to plan student numbers and set tuition fees. Access integrated strategic planning resources

New programme initiation (Stage Zero)

Strategic Planning Partners support faculties with new programme initiation, otherwise known as ‘Stage Zero’ of the new initial programme planning and initiation process (formerly referred to as PMAP), which assesses the viability of proposed new programmes before the full design process gets underway. Find out more about how to initiate a new programme through Stage Zero.

Find out more about the Strategy, Delivery and Implementation team.

What is the role of strategy and strategic plans?

To prepare UCL for the future (rather than focus on short-term, day-to-day activity)
To distinguish UCL from others, identifying our unique assets and features and how to maximise their potential
To provide a roadmap that coordinates and prioritises our activity, especially in turbulent times, and a common frame of reference so that if we need to change direction, we know what assumptions, ideas or plans we might alter
To hold overview of our activities and our external landscape, so that we align internally and can respond to external change