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Module Title
LI Study Abroad - Environmental Science
School
School of Geog Earth & Env Sci
Department
Earth and Environ Sciences
Module Code
03 28392
Module Lead
Emmanouil Tranos
Level
Intermediate Level
Credits
120
Semester
Full Term
Pre-requisites
Co-requisites
Restrictions
None
Contact Hours
Year Abroad-1200 hours Total: 1200 hours
Exclusions
Description
This module aims to provide students with the unique experience of living and studying for a year in a country outside of the UK and of thereby broadening and enhancing their undergraduate education and subsequent career opportunities. Students will prepare for the module by developing a sound knowledge base in the academic subject and, where appropriate, by taking modules in the relevant language during Years 1 and 2 (as extra credits). They will be supported before and throughout the year-long module by tutorial guidance and assistance dedicated to students who take this option.
This Level I module will be taken in year 3 at their chosen overseas institution where students will normally take 120 credits equivalent (=60 ECTS) based on module assessments. The allocation to the university abroad is based on student preference and availability of places as defined by the International Office.
The students may opt to top-up with additional language courses. Students will experience normal teaching and learning methods at their host continental university while retaining regular contact with Birmingham.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the module students should be able to:
Develop in-depth understanding with respect to one or more areas of environmental processes and change.
Appreciate how science is approached in another country and in the context of another educational system.
Improve personal transferable skills.
Where appropriate, have proficiency in another European language.
Assessment
28392-01 : Study Abroad Assignment : Coursework (100%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions
Assessments: Students will be assessed according to the conventions of the host university. Reassessment: Students will have an opportunity for re-assessment in Birmingham should there be no opportunity to retrieve a failure of the year abroad at the host institution.
