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 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. |
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 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
To be decided by the host institution.