Programme/Approved Electives for 2021/22
None
Available as a Free Standing Elective
No
Students are required to meet the progression requirements for International Year as detailed in the programme specification for their year of entry.
Aims
The aims of this module are to:1. allow the student to experience study in another country;2. enable students to acquire an international perspective on their principal subject, and to build up a wide network of contacts;3. enable students to appreciate the added value that arises from first-hand experience of the different academic and research approaches between the UK and other countries.
Intended Learning Outcomes
describe, discuss and reflect upon the cultural and international differences and similarities of different learning environments: 1,3describe the benefits and challenges of global citizenship and internationalisation: 3explain how their perspective on their academic discipline has been influenced by locating it within an international setting: 2,3reflect upon the international nature of crime and describe and discuss differences between investigative approaches taken in different countries: 2,3evaluate the merits and limitations of the different approaches taken to investigating crime in different countries: 2,3apply their experiences abroad to the specific graduate attributes associated with their Forensic Science degree: 2,3
Students are overseas on a study abroad year at an approved institution in another country. Their studies are split between directed study and non-directed private study at the international partner institution.
Description of Module Assessment
1: Coursework weighted 0%Individual learning agreementIn conjunction with the School¿s Study Abroad Coordinator, students will determine a programme of study for their international year.
2: Coursework weighted 50%Study Abroad assessmentsTo undertake and successfully complete courses of study to the equivalent of 60 credits at an international partner institution.
3: Portfolio weighted 50%Reflective PortfolioStudents will compile a portfolio, reflecting on their experiences studying at an international partner institution. Combined Honours students will complete one portfolio to cover both of their principal subjects. (Equivalent to 3,000 words)