Study information

Study Abroad Semester - 2024 entry

MODULE TITLEStudy Abroad Semester CREDIT VALUE60
MODULE CODEECM3172 MODULE CONVENERUnknown
DURATION: TERM 1 2 3
DURATION: WEEKS 0 10 11
Number of Students Taking Module (anticipated) 10
DESCRIPTION - summary of the module content
This exciting and challenging module is structured to facilitate a semester of study at one of our European or International partner institutions. Students build their own study plan that comprises at least 75% of modules in their ‘core’ subject, while 25% of modules can be in other subjects. Broaden your horizons by taking 25% of your semester study load in non-programme -related modules, for example, a foreign language. Study at a partner University where the language of instruction is not English may be approved subject to the requirement that the student can prove fluency in that language to A level equivalence. The module is open to MEng students only and you must have achieved an average of 60% in each of your first and second years to be considered.
 
AIMS - intentions of the module

The aims of this module are multifarious, but its primary ambition is to equip students with the skills and confidence to practice as professional engineers in a global environment where multi-national engineering companies predominate. It is structured to provide an experience that gives the student the opportunity to apply and extend the integrated knowledge that they have gained thus far in their programme to real engineering problems in an unfamiliar culture and environment. Whilst following a rigorous yet mixed programme of study appropriate to their particular engineering discipline, students are encouraged to immerse themselves fully in the culture, language and in particular the engineering ethos of their host country or particular region thereof.

INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES (ILOs) (see assessment section below for how ILOs will be assessed)

Programmes that are accredited by the Engineering Council are required to meet Accreditation of Higher Education Programmes (AHEP4) Learning Outcomes.  The Engineering Council AHEP4 Learning Outcomes are taught and assessed on this module and identified in brackets below.’ 

 

 

Module Specific Skills and Knowledge:  

 

1. demonstrate significantly enhanced communication and in particular language skills together with an appreciation of the difficulties and benefits of working in a foreign culture (M1 & M2). 

 

2. function confidently in a professional and understanding manner in an international setting (M1 & M2, M8). 

 

Discipline Specific Skills and Knowledge:  

 

3. understanding engineering in-depth in one foreign country, within which engineering is practiced (M1 & M2). 

 

4. take an analytical and systematic approach to problem solving (M1 & M13). 

 

Personal and Key Transferable / Employment Skills and Knowledge: 

 

5. demonstrate enhanced critical thinking, in particular an ability to obtain and process information and to analyse conflicting and diverse sources of information to present a reasoned and supported argument in written format (M1 & M2). 

 

6. learn independently, identifying required learning targets (M2). 
 

SYLLABUS PLAN - summary of the structure and academic content of the module

The syllabus followed abroad will be individually tailored to the student and host institution by negotiation between the student, programme lead and the module convenor (Study Abroad Coordinator).  Individual Student Syllabus should contain an appropriate mix of credit rated modules, with the minimum of 75% of modules in their ‘core’ subject, while 25% of modules can be in other subjects.

LEARNING AND TEACHING
LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS (given in hours of study time)
Scheduled Learning & Teaching Activities 0 Guided Independent Study 0 Placement / Study Abroad 600
DETAILS OF LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS
Category Hours of study time Description
450-600 Credit Rated engineering modules in students’ core-subject
0-150 Focussed study of Engineering and its cultural and social impact in host country, credit rates social and language courses

 

ASSESSMENT
FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT - for feedback and development purposes; does not count towards module grade
Form of Assessment Size of Assessment (e.g. duration/length) ILOs Assessed Feedback Method
As rrequired by the host university      
       
       
       
       

 

SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT (% of credit)
Coursework 0 Written Exams 100 Practical Exams 0
DETAILS OF SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT
Form of Assessment % of Credit Size of Assessment (e.g. duration/length) ILOs Assessed Feedback Method
Transcript of credited rated host modules 0-100 As determined by host's module descriptor All As determined by module descriptor
         
         
         
         

 

DETAILS OF RE-ASSESSMENT (where required by referral or deferral)
Original Form of Assessment Form of Re-assessment ILOs Re-assessed Time Scale for Re-assessment
Written Exam Ref/Def Exam All Referral/deferral period
       
       

 

RE-ASSESSMENT NOTES
If student didn’t pass certain modules at the host institution, however the overall average mark is above 40%, the Study Abroad Module is considered to be completed.
If the overall average mark for the whole Study Abroad module is below 40%, student will have to take reassessment of the equivalent modules in their core-subject at Exeter in August.
If student fails re-assessments taken as a result of referral (i.e., following initial failure in the module), student will be failed in the module and as a consequence will be failed in the programme and your registration as a student at the University will be terminated.
 
RESOURCES
INDICATIVE LEARNING RESOURCES - The following list is offered as an indication of the type & level of
information that you are expected to consult. Further guidance will be provided by the Module Convener
Web-based and electronic resources:
 
 
Other resources:
 
•       Researching Your Study Abroad Placement Handbook
 

 

 

 

 

 

Reading list for this module:

There are currently no reading list entries found for this module.

CREDIT VALUE 60 ECTS VALUE 30
PRE-REQUISITE MODULES None
CO-REQUISITE MODULES None
NQF LEVEL (FHEQ) 6 AVAILABLE AS DISTANCE LEARNING No
ORIGIN DATE Friday 22nd March 2024 LAST REVISION DATE Tuesday 10th September 2024
KEY WORDS SEARCH Study Abroad, Exchange Students, International Exchange

Please note that all modules are subject to change, please get in touch if you have any questions about this module.