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ESC-20078 - Module Specification
School of Geography, Geology and the Environment
Faculty of Natural Sciences

For academic year: 2022/23 Last Updated: 19 January 2023

ESC-20078 - International Study Module
Coordinator: Katie Szkornik Room: WSF28 Tel: +44 1782 7 33614
Lecture Time: See Timetable...
Level: Level 5
Credits: 120
Study Hours: 1200
School Office: 01782 733615

Programme/Approved Electives for 2022/23

None

Available as a Free Standing Elective

No

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

(1) Average of 55% at level 4 and 5a, no reassessment as 2nd attempt at level 5a, and (2) general aptitude (to be by application for study abroad, interview during 2nd semester of level 5a, and by recommendation of personal tutor, 1st and 2nd year tutors and programme director, as appropriate).

Barred Combinations

This module is only available to single honours students registered for the 4-year 'with international year' degree programmes. It is not available to students taking the following four-year degree programmes:
- MGeoscience
- MSci Natural Sciences
- BSc Environmental Science with work placement year
- BSc Environment and Sustainability with work placement year

Description for 2022/23

This module allows students to complete a year of study related to their degree programme in an approved institution in another country. Such study may include components relating to the learning or further development of a foreign language and cultural engagement, in addition to the study of the students's core subject in an international context. The topic that students will study will be appropriate to the FHEQ Level 5 or higher and agreed between the student and his/her School's Study Abroad Coordinator prior to the start of the international year.

Aims
This module aims to:
1. provide students with the opportunity to enhance their personal and professional development as a student, with an appreciation of the international dimension of their subject;
2. gain experience of a different culture, academically, professionally and socially.

Intended Learning Outcomes

describe, discuss and reflect upon the cultural and international differences and similarities of different learning environments; will be achieved by assessments: 1,3
discuss the benefits and challenges of global citizenship and internationalisation; will be achieved by assessments: 3
explain how their perspective on their principle subject is enhanced by locating it within an international setting; will be achieved by assessments: 3
achieve the programme specific learning outcomes detailed in the addendum of the relevant programme specification. will be achieved by assessments: 2,3

Study hours

Students will be overseas on a study abroad year at an approved institution in another country. Their studies will be split between directed and non-directed private study at their partner institution.

School Rules

None

Description of Module Assessment

1: Coursework weighted 0%
Individual Learning Agreement
In conjunction with the Study Abroad Tutor for the relevant subject area, students will determine a programme of study for their international year.

2: Coursework weighted 50%
Study Abroad Assessments
To undertake and successfully complete courses of study to the equivalent of 120 credits at a partner institution.

3: Portfolio weighted 50%
Reflective Portfolio
Students will compile a portfolio, reflecting on their experiences studying at an international partner institution.

Please note that for the 2022/23 Academic Year programmes may be adapted to operate in accordance with a flexible, digital approach. This means that there may be some changes made to how modules are delivered and assessed. The latest information will be provided to you by your School in module handbooks. We endeavour to give you as much notice as possible of any changes and details about the circumstance in which changes are made to programmes can be found in the Student Agreement, available at: https://www.keele.ac.uk/student-terms-and-conditions/

Last Updated: 19 January 2023