WSA Year Abroad

Module overview

This non-credit bearing module is a compulsory module designed to provide support and engagement with your WSA tutors if you decide to take the option of a Year Abroad between Part 2 and Part 3 of your degree programme.

Your dedicated study abroad coordinator will guide you in completing an Individual Learning Agreement (ILA) and risk assessment; these will assist you in framing your learning goals and activities at the selected partner institution.

Your ILA will specify the modules and number of CATS credits you will study with the partner. Successful completion of the modules will enable the transfer of credits and your progression to the final year of the BA programme.

As part of the module you will participate in a number of pre-departure workshops before the end of Part 2, where you will be able to meet with other students participating in the Year Abroad study and be guided by WSA and International Office staff in the expectations of the period abroad.

Learning and Teaching

Teaching and learning methods

Workshops to explain the pre-departure information, assist in developing risk assessments, Individual Learning Agreements and more generic travel and study information will be held before departure for the Year Abroad. These will also train you also in the use of Blackboard blogging tools and give information as to the type of entries that should be made.

As part of your ILA you will be asked to record monthly posts, documenting your learning and other significant events, activities, exhibitions and intercultural encounters. The aim of the blog is to provide a tool for reflection on the key learning experiences, academic and other benefits of the Year Abroad.

Study time
Type	Hours
Year abroad	15
Total study time	15

Resources & Reading list

General Resources

Risk Assessment. A risk assessment will be completed for each individual study abroad student, it is advised that you have read this document pre-departure.

Individual Learning Agreement. Your dedicated study abroad coordinator will guide you in completing an Individual Learning Agreement (ILA) and risk assessment; these will assist you in framing your learning goals and activities at the selected partner institution. Your ILA will specify the modules and number of CATS credits you will study with the partner. Successful completion of the modules will enable the transfer of credits and your progression to the final year of the BA programme.

Pre-Departure Meeting. As part of the module you will participate in a number of pre-departure workshops before the end of Part 2, where you will be able to meet with other students participating in the Year Abroad study and be guided by WSA and International Office staff in the expectations of the period abroad.

Assessment

Formative

This is how we’ll give you feedback as you are learning. It is not a formal test or exam.

Blog Post

Assessment Type: Formative
Feedback: You will receive regular email feedback on the blog from your PAT / programme exchange coordinator
Final Assessment: No
Group Work: No

Summative

This is how we’ll formally assess what you have learned in this module.

Breakdown
Method	Percentage contribution
Agreed academic assessment	100%

Module overview

Aims and Objectives

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge and Understanding

Subject Specific Intellectual and Research Skills

Transferable and Generic Skills

Syllabus