Course Details in 2025/26 Session

Module Title	LI History of Art Year Abroad
School	Lan, Cult, Art Hist & Music
Department	Art Hist, Cur and Vis Studies
Module Code	09 28644
Module Lead	Kate Nicholls
Level	Intermediate Level
Credits	120
Semester	Full Term
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Restrictions	None
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Description	The aim of the module is to provide an opportunity for students to study at an international university of good repute for a year and to allow students to acquire first-hand experience of living or working in a foreign country. An optional year abroad taking modules, in English, relevant to the History of Art programme. Modules to be chosen from an approved list relevant to the History of Art programme. Modules will be selected in conjunction with the academic member of staff responsible for the programme, to ensure that they are at an appropriate level, that they do not duplicate our own provision, and that they contribute to the programme. If there is any duplication of our programme, the student will be ineligible to sit those modules on return to Birmingham. Students must have achieved a minimum overall weighted average of 55 at the end of the first year in order to be eligible for study abroad.
Learning Outcomes	By the end of the module students should be able to: Apply and demonstrate knowledge in relevant subjects. Adjust to a new culture. Demonstrate the ability to study relevant topics at an international institution and appreciate the difference between study in the UK and overseas. Improve the use of a foreign language in a non-English speaking country, where applicable.
Assessment	28644-02 : Transcript from Partners : Coursework (100%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions	Students need to take 30 ECTS (or equivalent) per semester. The Year Abroad will be assessed on a pass/fail basis only. Further information on assessing the Year Abroad can be found in the Code of Practice on Taught Programme and Module Assessment and Feedback. Assessments: The student is expected to undertake assessment in accordance with normal practice at the host institution. Alternative Assessment: An essay of 4000 words on a topic to be set in agreement with the department with a view to assessing as much as possible the student's experience of the academic system abroad or an aspect of their studies, in relation with the module's learning outcomes. Re-assessment: An essay of 4000 words on a topic to be set by the department
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