PX278-120 Study Year Abroad
Introductory description
The actual experience of the year abroad will vary for students, dependent on the country and University attended.
Module aims
Demonstrate the ability to study abroad for a year at a host University approved by the department.
Experience and gain a deeper understanding of the social and cultural environment of the host city and country.
Improve foreign language skills [in exchanges where the language is not English].
Broaden understanding and knowledge of their subject specialism(s).
Travel abroad and achieve personal development in preparation for employment and global citizenship.
Outline syllabus
This is an indicative module outline only to give an indication of the sort of topics that may be covered. Actual sessions held may differ.
The syllabus will be arranged on an individual basis in consultation with the department and the host institution. It will normally comprise a combination of taught courses and any language training required. It is subject to the approval of the year abroad tutor. Modules selected must not duplicate those taken by students when they are at Warwick but must be chosen to provide adequate preparation for modules students will take when they return to Warwick. Any amendments to the approved study plan must be approved by the study abroad tutor. Students are expected to take the same total workload as that of a typical full time student at the host institution and be equivalent to 120 credits at Warwick.
Learning outcomes
By the end of the module, students should be able to:
- Show broadened understanding of their subject specialism(s)
- Demonstrate the qualities and transferable skills necessary for working or studying in another country and in a different academic system
- Communicate orally and in writing to meet the demands of study in a different country
International
Year abroad
Subject specific skills
Broader perspective on physics and mathematics generally
Transferable skills
Analytical, communication, organisational, problem-solving, self-study
Study time
| Type | Required |
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| Other activity | 900 hours (75%) |
| Placement | 300 hours (25%) |
| Total | 1,200 hours |
Private study description
No private study requirements defined for this module.
Other activity description
A total of 1,200 hours (100 hours per 10 UK credits). Teaching and learning activities will be as stipulated by the host institution.
Costs
No further costs have been identified for this module.
You do not need to pass all assessment components to pass the module.
Assessment group A
| Weighting | Study time | Eligible for self-certification | |
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Assessment component |
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| Assessment Method | 100% | No | |
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Reassessment component is the same |
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Feedback on assessment
As provided by the host institution for its own students. \r\nIn addition, students are required to submit a 2 page progress report for the departmental study abroad tutor at the end of terms 1 and 2 (dates to be specified in each case). Students must forward the examination and assessment results each term as soon as they are available. Students meet the study abroad tutor for a debriefing upon their return.
Courses
This module is Core for:
- Year 3 of UPXA-GF14 Undergraduate Mathematics and Physics (with Intercalated Year)
- Year 3 of UPXA-F301 Undergraduate Physics (with Intercalated Year)
- Year 3 of UPXA-F3NE Undergraduate Physics with Business Studies (with Intercalated Year)