What is the document outlining course structure and requirements called?

• A. Specification
• B. Syllabus
• C. Curriculum
• D. Framework

Answer: (A)

The document outlining course structure and requirements is the specification. It’s the official document from the awarding or examining body that defines what students must study, the units or modules, credit values, assessment objectives, and how the qualification is awarded. It sets out the exact structure and requirements of the course.

A syllabus, by contrast, is typically a plan of topics and aims for what will be taught and assessed in a course. A curriculum refers to the broader learning program across a subject or school, not the formal qualification outline. A framework provides general guidelines or standards rather than the detailed, official outline of units and assessment.