| Unit name | Study Abroad |
|---|---|
| Unit code | EASC30036 |
| Credit points | 120 |
| Level of study | H/6 |
| Teaching block(s) |
Academic Year (weeks 1 - 52) |
| Unit director | Dr. Verdon |
| Open unit status | Not open |
| Units you must take before you take this one (pre-requisite units) |
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 students on MSci Environmental Geoscience with Study Abroad or MSci Geology with Study Abroad programmes must attain an average grade of at least 60% across the year;students on the MSci Geophysics with Study Abroad programme must attain an average of 55% across the year. In year 2 students on all Study Abroad programmes must attain an average grade of at least 60% 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. |
| Units you must take alongside this one (co-requisite units) |
None |
| Units you may not take alongside this one | |
| 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 SAAD and other members of academic staff. These will take place during the August-September exam period and not less than one week before the School's undergraduate exam board meeting.
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
If this unit has a Resource List, you will normally find a link to it in the Blackboard area for the unit. Sometimes there will be a separate link for each weekly topic.
If you are unable to access a list through Blackboard, you can also find it via the Resource Lists homepage. Search for the list by the unit name or code (e.g. EASC30036).
How much time the unit requires
Each credit equates to 10 hours of total student input. For example a 20 credit unit will take you 200 hours
of study to complete. Your total learning time is made up of contact time, directed learning tasks,
independent learning and assessment activity.
See the Faculty workload statement relating to this unit for more information.
Assessment
The Board of Examiners will consider all cases where students have failed or not completed the assessments required for credit.
The Board considers each student's outcomes across all the units which contribute to each year's programme of study. If you have self-certificated your absence from an
assessment, you will normally be required to complete it the next time it runs (this is usually in the next assessment period).
The Board of Examiners will take into account any extenuating circumstances and operates
within the Regulations and Code of Practice for Taught Programmes.
