LSC-20082 - Module Specification
School of Life Sciences
Faculty of Natural Sciences

Programme/Approved Electives for 2024/25

Available as a Free Standing Elective

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

This module is available to combined honours students registered for the 4-year 'with international year' degree programmes IN the School of Life Sciences.
(1) Average marks of 60% at level 4 and semester-1 of level 5 if applying for the first round
(Jan/Feb) and/or 60% of average marks at level 4 and level 5 when applying to be considered as
reserve applicants (June/July);
(2) Must not have any reassessments where marks will be released after GOT deadlines (e.g.,
when aiming to be considered for the reserve list);
(3) At least 20% of your modules in the host organisation(s) must be programme specific;
(4) Must have approval of school (study abroad tutor's agreements) in place in advance

Barred Combinations

None

Description for 2024/25

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.

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

Explain how their understanding of their discipline has been enhanced: 1
Describe, discuss and reflect upon the cultural and international differences and similarities of different learning environments
: 1
Discuss benefits and challenges of global citizenship and internationalisation: 1

Study hours

Students must adhere to the host academic organisation(s)' rules and regulations at all time. Their study hours will usually be split between directed and non-directed (private) study, laboratory practical or workshops, etc. As modules are designed and offered by our international partner institutions the scheduled learning/teaching hours could vary.

School Rules

None

Description of Module Assessment