Unit name | Study Abroad |
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Unit code | EASC30036 |
Credit points | 120 |
Level of study | H/6 |
Teaching block(s) |
Academic Year (weeks 1 - 52) |
Unit director | Professor. Matthew Watson |
Open unit status | Not open |
Pre-requisites |
In order to progress in a degree programme with study overseas (and thus spend year 3 abroad), a candidate is required to: 1) Demonstrate an adequate attainment in prior years. All units must be passed at first sitting in years 1 and 2 (no failed units, no resits). In year 1 an average grade of at least 60% must be attained across the year. In year 2 an average grade of at least 60% must be attained in both the January and the June exams. and 2) Be fluent in the appropriate language if intending study in another language. We anticipate most students studying in English. |
Co-requisites |
None |
School/department | School of Earth Sciences |
Faculty | Faculty of Science |
This unit constitutes the third year of MSci Environmental Geoscience with Study Abroad, MSci Geology with Study Abroad and MSci Geophysics with Study Abroad.
The year is spent studying in an approved university with an Earth Sciences component sufficient to provide the knowledge and skills required to allow progression into year 4 of the MSci programme.
All students must take the equivalent of a minimum of 45ECTS while abroad, although they are encouraged to take 60ECTS. For assessment 30ECTS of the course selection must made in consultation with the Study Abroad Academic Director (SAAD) and / or the Director of Geophysics. For Environmental Geoscience and Geology any changes to those courses must be agreed by the School's SAAD. For Geophysics, approval from the Director of Geophysics programmes will be required for any changes.
Choice of the remaining courses are at the student's discretion. Students will be advised to choose wisely as these courses will be needed as preparation for the fourth year back in Bristol and will be an integral part of the student's Study Abroad Portfolio.
Whilst abroad, the progress of the student will be monitored by e-mail contact with the SAAD. Assessment while abroad will depend on units taken, but it is anticipated that this will consist of a combination of examinations and coursework.
Students must compile a year abroad portfolio, which must include:
Upon return to the UK an exit interview will be held with the DSA and other members of academic staff. These will take place between week 0 and week 4, timing will be dependent on field trips and timetabling of taught units.
In addition to the courses studied at the host University all student will complete an independent project.
Variable, as teaching is at the partner university
To be decided by the host institution.