PO251-120 Study Year Abroad
Introductory description
This module is for students taking a Full Intercalated Year of Study Abroad through the Department of Politics and International Studies. The module is worth 120 CATS, which count as the intercalated Year 3 of a 4 Year degree, but is assessed on a Pass/Fail basis. As an intercalated year student, the marks you receive for your modules at the partner institution will not be converted to Warwick marks and will not count toward the calculation of your degree classification. You need to Pass the year abroad by taking the required number of modules at the partner institution and securing at least a Pass average for the year. The module includes a remedy method for any students who do fail the year.
Module aims
To provide students with the opportunity to
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:
- Broadened their knowledge and understanding of their subject specialism(s).
- Developed the qualities and transferable skills necessary for working or studying in another country and in a different academic system.
- Developed enhanced oral and written language skills through the demands of study in a different country.
- Developed transferable skills in sensitivity to diversity in terms of culture and inter-cultural competencies.
International
Every student on the module spends a year at a partner institution abroad, or split year between two partner institutions.
Subject specific skills
Broadened their knowledge and understanding of their subject specialism(s).
Transferable skills
Developed the qualities and transferable skills necessary for working or studying in another country and in a different academic system.
Developed enhanced oral and written language skills through the demands of study in a different country.
Developed transferable skills in sensitivity to diversity in terms of culture and inter-cultural competencies.
Study time
| Type | Required |
|---|---|
| Placement | 1,200 hours (100%) |
| Total | 1,200 hours |
Private study description
No private study requirements defined for this module.
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 A1
| Weighting | Study time | Eligible for self-certification | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment by partner institutions | 100% | No |
Feedback on assessment
As provided by the host institution for its own students.
In addition, the department requires students to upload a number of documents at different points of the year to enable us to keep an eye on academic progression and study abroad experience. Feedback is provided via Tabula.
Term One
Week 2 – Confirmation of Semester One module registration
Week 5 – 500 word max reflective diary entry on academic & personal experience to date
Week 10 – Confirmation of Semester Two module registration
Term Two
Week 3 – Confirmation of Semester One grades
Week 7 – 500 word max reflective diary entry on academic & personal experience to date
Term Three
Week 3 – Confirmation of Semester Two grades
Week 7 – End of year 1000 word reflective essay on the study abroad year
Week 10 – Return of end of year Official Transcript or record of grades
Courses
This module is Core for:
- Year 3 of UECA-4 Undergraduate Economics 4 Year Variants
- Year 3 of UHIA-VM14 Undergraduate History and Politics (with Year Abroad and a term in Venice)
- Year 3 of UPHA-V7MM Undergraduate Philosophy, Politics and Economics (with Intercalated year)
- Year 3 of UPOA-M101 Undergraduate Politics (with Intercalated Year)
- Year 3 of UPOA-M16B Undergraduate Politics and International Studies (with Intercalated Year)
- Year 3 of UPOA-ML14 Undergraduate Politics and Sociology (with Intercalated year)
- Year 2 of UPOA-M165 Undergraduate Politics, International Studies and Italian
- Year 3 of UPOA-M167 Undergraduate Politics, International Studies and Quantitative Methods (with Intercalated Year)
This module is Core optional for:
- Year 3 of UHIA-VM12 Undergraduate History and Politics (with Year Abroad)
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UPHA-V7MM Undergraduate Philosophy, Politics and Economics (with Intercalated year)
- Year 3 of V7MS Philosophy, Politics and Economics (Bipartite with Economics Major) (with Intercalated Year)
- Year 3 of V7MQ Philosophy, Politics and Economics (Bipartite) with Intercalated Year
- Year 3 of V7MM Philosophy, Politics and Economics (Tripartite) (with Intercalated year)
- Year 3 of UPOA-M168 Undergraduate Politics and International Studies with Chinese
- Year 3 of UPOA-M163 Undergraduate Politics, International Studies and French
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UPOA-M164 Undergraduate Politics, International Studies and German
- Year 2 of M164 Politics, International Studies and German
- Year 3 of M164 Politics, International Studies and German
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UPOA-M166 Undergraduate Politics, International Studies and Hispanic Studies
- Year 2 of M166 Politics, International Studies and Hispanic Studies
- Year 3 of M166 Politics, International Studies and Hispanic Studies
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UPOA-M165 Undergraduate Politics, International Studies and Italian
- Year 2 of M165 Politics, International Studies and Italian
- Year 3 of M165 Politics, International Studies and Italian
- Year 3 of UPHA-V7MX Undergraduate Politics, Philosophy and Law (with Intercalated Year)
This module is Option list C for:
- Year 2 of UPOA-M163 Undergraduate Politics, International Studies and French