Year Abroad 3+1 - ECO00041I
Module summary
This is the Year Abroad (3+1) module for students studying BSc Economics, BSc Economics and Finance, BSc Economics, Econometrics and Finance, BSc Economics and Econometrics
Related modules
The programme is optional. Students apply to study abroad and transfer into the programme after progression from Stage 2. Students will be selected through the Centre for Global Studies.
Module will run
| Occurrence | Teaching period |
|---|---|
| A | Semester 1 2023-24 to Semester 2 2023-24 |
Module aims
The 'with year abroad programme' extensions provide students with the opportunity to widen their academic and cultural understanding, learn about different ways of academic study, experience different cultural perspectives, and to study in another socio-economic context, academic culture, political setting, and where applicable in another language. They may learn about the wide range of different forms of thinking and patterns of belief both in the past and today and across cultures.
Module learning outcomes
The year abroad will enable students to explore their disciplines from a different perspective and enhance their employment opportunities arising from their International experience. They will:
- Widen their academic and cultural understanding;
- Demonstrate knowledge and appreciation of non-British academic learning; and
- Learn about different cultures, socio-economic conditions and political processes.
Some students will:
- Demonstrate increased fluency in a foreign language in both speaking and writing.
Module content
This module is taken as part of the Year Abroad (3+1)
For all Economics routes students will take modules that are unrelated to their studies in Economics. All module choices at host University's are approved by the Departmental Global Programmes Coordinator.
Indicative assessment
| Task | % of module mark |
|---|---|
| Placement (UK or abroad) | 100.0 |
Special assessment rules
None
Additional assessment information
There is no reassessment opportunity.
The remainder of the programme of studies will be unaffected by the year abroad. If a student fails to pass the year abroad, they may be able to transfer to the appropriate programme; as the student will have met the requirements to progress from Stage 2 to Stage 3 of that programme at the end of Year 2.
Indicative reassessment
| Task | % of module mark |
|---|---|
| Placement (UK or abroad) | 100.0 |
Module feedback
Feedback will be provided to the students according to the rules and regulations at the host institution.
Indicative reading
n/a