Overview

Specifying information for studying abroad: The 30-credit version of the module is normally followed over two semesters: The minimum pass criterion is set by the hosting university and it is the student's responsibility to make sure they are fully aware of the minimum pass criterion set by their hosting university and meet these requirements. A 15-credit version of the module may be awarded to students who do not fully meet the requirements of the 30-credit version of the module. This decision will be made by the relevant academics in the student's home school and the International Education Centre.

A) Learning hours for the 30-credit version of the module: 1200 hours. This equates to a minimum placement of 30 weeks (at 40 hrs/week for 30 and 15-credit versions of the module). B) Learning hours for the 15-credit version of the module: 600 hours. This equates to a minimum placement of 15 weeks (at 40 hrs/week).

Specifying information for working abroad: If you are on a work-based placement will still have to meet a similar attendance criteria to those specified for the 30-credit version of the module: At least 35-40 hours per week in the work-place for the duration of the study abroad period. They will also have to write an essay/report that will be set by the international tutor in psychology (details to be confirmed in your second semester via email). The essay/report will be graded in accordance with the home institution's categorical marking scheme and needs to be submitted electronically via BlackBoard for grading.

Assessment Strategy

-threshold -30 and 15-credit versions of the module: To be specified by the hosting institution.Work-based placement essay/report: There are weaknesses in the way that the report is structured, resulting in repetition and/or lack of clarity. It contains descriptive text relating to the knowledge acquired by the student but with evidence that the descriptions have not been fully developed. Knowledge directly related to the student’s degree subject is described but with little emphasis on any other knowledge acquired. There is only limited analysis of the cultural influences on the interpretation and application of subject-specific knowledge and there is little evidence of critical evaluation. The report includes content in which the student evaluates the learning experience, mainly as a retrospective description of the placement experience with little emphasis on how the experiences have enhanced understanding of the degree subject area (Grade D or C; mark range 40-59%).

-good -30 and 15-credit versions of the module: To be specified by the hosting institution.Work-based placement essay/report: The report is logically structured. It contains detailed text, with some critical elements, relating to the knowledge acquired by the student. Knowledge directly and indirectly related to the student’s degree subject is described. There is analysis of the cultural influences on the interpretation and application of subject-specific knowledge but critical evaluation is limited. The report includes substantial content in which the student evaluates the learning experience, mainly as a retrospective description of the placement experience with only some emphasis on how the experiences have enhanced understanding of the degree subject area (Grade B; mark range 60-69%).

-excellent -30 and 15-credit versions of the module: To be specified by the hosting institution.Work-based placement essay/report: The report is logically structured and with threads that create a holistic, coherent whole. It contains detailed and insightful descriptive and critical elements relating to the knowledge acquired by the student. Knowledge directly and indirectly related to the student’s degree subject is described with detailed exploration of the synergies between the various sources of knowledge. There is a well argued, critical analysis of the cultural influences on the interpretation and application of subject-specific knowledge. The report includes substantial content in which the student evaluates the learning experience, both as a retrospective description of the placement experience and as a critical reflection on how the experiences have enhanced understanding of the degree subject area (Grade A; mark range 70-100%).

Learning Outcomes

• Be able to evaluate their own learning and development experience

• Critically evaluate how understanding and application of subject-specific knowledge is influenced by multi-cultural and transnational issues.

• Have acquired knowledge that will enhance their detailed understanding of their degree subject area.