Last updated 17 October, 2011 © 2012 Newcastle University
| Semester 1 Credit Value: | 10 |
|---|---|
| Semester 2 Credit Value: | 10 |
This module aims to allow students going on an Erasmus Study and/or Work placement in Europe or a work placement in the UK to collect credits towards their degree back in Newcastle. The module will promote student mobility within the European member states by encouraging students to spend one academic year (between Stages 2 and 3) studying and/or working in one of the ERASMUS partner countries. Alternatively the module will promote enhanced student employability by encouraging students to participate in a work placement in the UK.
Original Summary:
This module allows Business School students going on an Erasmus study and/or work placement or a work placement in the UK to collect credits towards their degree back in Newcastle.
Students on an Erasmus study placement should complete 60 credits (30ECTS) per semester while abroad. It is a normal requirement that students are expected to attend lectures and seminars and complete assessed work and exams as timetabled by the host University.
Students on a work placement (Erasmus or in the UK) will be required to carry out tasks and duties as assigned by their line manager/supervisor.
All students should keep a diary of activities and events and complete a 3,000 word reflective report on completion of their placement.
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Academic Staff Contact Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 3 | 1:00 | 3:00 | 3:00 | N/A |
| Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 1 | 197:00 | 197:00 | 0:00 | N/A |
| Total | 200:00 | 3:00 |
All teaching and learning will take place in one of the Erasmus partner institutions and/or work placement providers. Staff input is in the form of briefing sessions (and individual guidance where necessary). Students will be briefed on the completion of the monthly diary of events and activities in June (before they leave for the year of study abroad / work placement), and at the start of Semester 1 on their return (the following academic year). Students will be briefed at the start of Semester 2 regarding the completion of the reflective report.
| Description | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essay | 1 | M | 50 | A 3,000 word reflective report on completion of the study and/or work experience. |
| Project Work | 1 | M | 50 | A diary of events and activities to include monthly entries of 500 words each as a minimum (9 entries = 4,500 words). |
The elements being assessed, i.e. the diary of events and activities and the reflection on the entire experience, are seen as the two most important elements of the study/work placement scheme. These assessment methods are deemed appropriate in supporting the aims of the module and in the achievement of the intended knowledge and skills outcomes.
Last updated 17 October, 2011 © 2012 Newcastle University