| Unit name | Year Abroad |
|---|---|
| Unit code | PHYS39001 |
| Credit points | 120 |
| Level of study | H/6 |
| Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 4 (weeks 1-24) |
| Unit director | Dr. Petridis |
| Open unit status | Not open |
| Pre-requisites |
120 credit points at Level I/5 by June of the year in which they progress to a university in Europe. In order to progress in a degree programme with Study in Continental Europe (and thus spend year 3 abroad), a candidate is required to (a) demonstrate an adequate attainment in the appropriate language (normally obtaining an assessment mark of at least 50 in the LSP language units); (b) demonstrate an adequate attainment in the major subject or subjects (normally obtaining assessment marks of at least 50 in the Level 4/C and Level 5/I units). |
| Co-requisites |
None. |
| School/department | School of Physics |
| Faculty | Faculty of Science |
A year spent studying in an approved university in Continental Europe with a physics content of at least 65%. 20 credit points of work are open units chosen at the discretion of the student; the remaining 100 credit points are chosen with the agreement of the School of Physics.
Have a knowledge and understanding of the core physics material from the level 6 BSc physics course at Bristol and be able to solve problems at this level in both English and in the language of their host university.
Have a knowledge and understanding of further optional physics (or related) units as taught by the partner university and will be able to solve problems related to these courses.
Students will be able to cope with the challenges of living and studying in a foreign country.
Variable, as teaching is at the partner university.
Formative Assessment:
Formative assessment is predominantly carried out by the partner university. The students report on their progress to Bristol and receive feedback. Students also receive formative feedback on the report and the interview.
Summative Assessment:
The summative assessment and final mark is comprised of
Report
The report will be 9 - 10 pages in length (12pt, single line spacing) and will cover three parts: Reflection on the year abroad, course contents and results, as well as demonstration of Physics understanding of 3 selected topics. The deadline for returning the report is the beginning of September.
Interview
The interview typically lasts for 30-40 minutes and the board consists of 4-5 physics academics from the Year in Europe committee . This will test physics knowledge, in particular of the 3rd year core courses Quantum Mechanics and Solid State Physics. The interviews are held during welcome week each year.
Written guidance for both the report and interview will be given in advance.
To receive credit for this unit, students must make a reasonable attempt at every aspect of the teaching and assessment at the host university. Failure to do so may result in credit being withheld, even if the overall mark is above the pass mark for the unit.
To be decided by host institution.
