Year Abroad
This unique and valuable experience is one of the most attractive aspects of studying languages at university.
When will I go?
The year abroad takes place in Stage 3. It usually equates to the third year of study on a four-year programme.
What can I do abroad?
The way in which you spend your year abroad is up to you. You can:
- work as a British Council teaching assistant in a school (UK nationals only)
- study at a partner university
- undertake a work-based placement
Year abroad support
You'll receive lots of help to prepare for your year abroad, including:
- briefings covering practicalities like insurance, visas and student safety
- support in finding a work placement
- a Tandem Learning Scheme, to practise conversation in your foreign language and make in-country contacts, before you travel
- a training course for language assistants
There are also events in your second year where you can meet:
- students who have already done their year abroad
- Erasmus students from our partner universities in Europe
- Chinese and Japanese exchange students from our host universities in East Asia