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Dr Mary Bishop, Leader (International), FBL
(Business)

• What is study year abroad?
• The study year abroad module and what it means
• Assessment
• Sandwich title and the return to level 3
• Studying for your final year at a partner

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What is study year abroad?

• A sandwich year spent at a partner institution
• To be eligible for SYA you need to have passed
  your level 2, you spend the sandwich year on SYA
  and return to do level 3
• SYA is available on all undergraduate degrees
  across the business side of the Faculty.

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Study Year Abroad (SYA)

• UMCD9Y-15-3 Learning and Development on Study
  Year Abroad
• SYA module worth 15 level 3 credits
• Replaces a level 3 option

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Registering/choosing your modules

• Support with application/Erasmus paperwork Study
  Abroad team email Studyabroad_at_uwe.ac.uk
• Support with application/academic module
  selection
• Mary Bishop, email Mary2.Bishop_at_uwe.ac.uk
• Support is available throughout your 2nd year in
  preparation for going and during your actual SYA
  from both Study Abroad and Mary

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Learning and Development on Study Year Abroad
UMCD9Y-15-3

• 15 credit level 3 module
• In your final year you study 105 credits i.e. one
  15 credit option less.
• In addition to meeting the requirements of your
  Learning Agreement with your host institution,
  the Learning and Development on Study Year Abroad
  module is assessed by a Portfolio of activities

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To gain your sandwich title you must

• Meet the requirements of your learning agreement
• Pass the Learning and Developing on Study Year
  Abroad module

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Module Assessments

• In two parts
• Equally weighted
• You must submit both parts.

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Component A 50 weighting

• Portfolio containing the following
• . - End of semester 1 Personal Review
  (400-500 words max)
• End of semester 2 Personal Review (400-500 words
  max)
• End of semester 3 Personal Review (400-500 words
  max)
• Evidencing personal development from SYA in a
  Graduate CV (2 pages max)

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Component B 50 weighting

• A host country cultural analysis report
  (1800-2000 words max)

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Host country Cross Cultural Analysis Report (1800
to 2000 words). Students undertake their own
project

• Example A
• A report which investigates a local company - the
  history of the company, its position in the
  market, its international status (it may be a
  small company with no international links, if so
  this must be stated) and whether the management
  style, structure and customs are culturally
  bound.
• Example B
• A report which investigates an aspect of the host
  institution in which you are studying and whether
  the teaching and learning and assessment methods
  and orientations, structures of the organisation
  and customs are culturally bound.

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Your module result

• As level 3 credits marks from the Learning and
  Development on Study Year Abroad module may
  contribute towards your degree classification.
  
• See http//www1.uwe.ac.uk/students/academicadvice
  /degreeclassification.aspx

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Return to level 3

• 2 x 30 credit modules (year long)
• 1 x 30 credit Project module, typically Business
  Enquiry Project
• 1 x 30 credit, typically Managing Individual
  Organisational Change
• 4 x 15 credit modules (semesterised)
• (1 option less where Learning Development on
  Study Year Abroad passed)
• Strategic Management
• Combination of cores or option choices dependent
  on programme

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Full details of programme structures and modules

• Programme specifications http//info.uwe.ac.uk/pro
  grammes/
• Select version For students enrolled September
  2012 onwards
• Part 4 Programme Structure
• Module specifications http//info.uwe.ac.uk/module
  s/
• Select 15 credit versions

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Studying at a franchise partner

• Not a sandwich year, continuation to final year
  at a partner
• Possible options
• Business and Management Singapore, Kathmandu,
  Vietnam
• Marketing Singapore
• Economics Vietnam
• Various options in Malaysia
• Email me at mary2.bishop_at_uwe.ac.uk if you are
  interested

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Any Questions?

• Lets look at our partner institutions

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Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences

• One of the largest institutions of Higher
  Education in the Netherlands, welcoming around
  200 exchange students every year. Offers a
  comprehensive induction programme for incoming
  students, jointly organised with the local
  Erasmus Student Network. Strong links with
  employers and industry.
• Amsterdam
• The capital of Amsterdam. Famous for its canals,
  museums, café culture, and cultural festivals.
• Accommodation
• Provided in Amsterdam EUR400-500 per month
• Application
• Completed application form, copy of valid
  passport, Transcript by 1st May. 2 places
  available.

• Further Information
• http//www.iamsterdam.com/
• http//www.amsterdamuas.com/sem-exchange
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Berlin School of Economics and Law

• One of Berlins largest Universities of Applied
  Sciences. Highly regarded in Germany and with
  rigorous teaching and assessment. UWE will only
  consider applications from students who have
  performed well in their first year.
• Berlin
• Berlin is major metropolis that offers a wealth
  of opportunities for learning and leisure. Well
  known for its festivals, diverse architecture,
  nightlife, contemporary arts, and high standard
  of living. A perfect location to be able to
  travel other European destinations.
• Accommodation
• Support provided by BSEL
• Application
• Web-based application form and other documents to
  be sent by mid-June. 4 places available.

Further Information http//www.hwr-berlin.de/en/
   
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Lillebaelt Academy of Professional Higher
Education

• Southern Denmarks largest business academy.
• It has a reputation for strong cooperation with
  industry and research institutions.
• Arrangements for incoming exchange students
  include an introductory week, team building,
  events, and parties.
• Odense
• Odense is the third largest city in Denmark and
  one of the oldest cities in Denmark. It has the
  largest number of students per capita of all
  cities in Denmark.
• Accommodation
• Most students are housed in EALs International
  student hostel very near the college and the city
  centre.
• Application
• A completed online application and accommodation
  application. 2 places available.

Further Information www.visitdenmark.com www.denma
rk.com www.visitodense.com www.studiebyenuk.odense
.dk http//www.eal.dk/EAL/site.aspx?p1298  
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Ecole Superieure des Sciences Commerciales
d'Angers (ESSCA)

• A prestigious Business school in France with
  rigorous teaching and assessment.
• Offers a buddy system, social events and trips to
  exchange students.
• Angers/Paris
• Opportunities to study in either Angers (Loire
  valley) or Paris.
• Accommodation
• Accommodation can be provided by ESSCA for Angers
  students. Paris students should start looking
  early.
• Application
• A completed online application, accommodation
  application and other documents submitted by 31st
  May (Angers) or April 30th (Paris). 4 places
  available.

Further Information http//www.essca.fr/en/you-are
/international-student/exchange-student/    
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InHolland University of Applied Sciences

• One of the largest and most modern institutions
  of HE in the Netherlands. Internationalisation at
  the core of its strategy. Active ESN and good
  support for exchange students
• Haarlem
• The capital of North Holland home to cultural
  events. A short distance from beaches and in easy
  reach of many European cities.
• Accommodation
• Limited short-stay housing is provided by
  InHolland for a maximum of 2 semesters.
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• Application
• application form accommodation application and
  learning agreement to be submitted by 1st May. 2
  places available.
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Further Information http//www.inholland.nl/inholl
andcom/exchange/exchange.htm    
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Novancia Business School

• Based in Paris, this institution offers high
  quality academic education with a particular
  focus on entrepreneurship and commerce.
• Paris
• Studying in Paris offers an unparalleled cultural
  experience. Paris is a vast, exciting city with
  Cafés, clubs, cultural associations, cinemas,
  concerts and artistic events to cater to all
  tastes.
• Accommodation
• Privately arranged although Novancia have tips
  online. Can be expensive and students should
  start their search well in advance of their
  exchange.
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• Application
• Application form (co-signed by UWE), learning
  agreement and other documents to be submitted in
  Spring. 2 places available.

Further Information http//www.novancia.fr/?lange
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Stockholm Business School

• Stockholm Business School welcomes 140 exchange
  students every semester. The highly regarded
  Business School is located in attractive historic
  buildings dating from 1912 close to the
  Brunnsviken lake.
• Stockholm
• Stockholm has a population 1.3 million, of which
  80,000 are students. It combines elegant
  historical buildings and lush natural parks with
  a modern, cosmopolitan spirit.
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• Accommodation
• Not provided but assistance given.
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• Application
• Following nomination by UWE, students will be
  sent an email with instructions on how to
  complete a simple online form. 4 places available.

Further Information www.studyinsweden.se www.swede
n.se Hej! Handbook for Exchange
Students www.fek.su.se/en        
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Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona

• UAB is located on the outskirts of Barcelona in
  an area of outstanding natural beauty. This
  campus institution has a thriving community of
  Erasmus students. UWE students spend a year on
  the Business Administration and Management
  course.
• Barcelona
• One of the worlds most major cities, with a rich
  cultural heritage and impressive architecture.
  Large student population and a good selection of
  bars, cafes and quirky independent stores.
• Accommodation
• Private and University accommodation available
• Application
• Online application. Mid-June deadline.4 places
  available

Further Information http//www.uab.cat/      
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Universitat de Barcelona

• Consistently ranked within the top 5 Universities
  in Spain and one of the largest institutions in
  the world with 80,000 students based at campuses
  across the inner city. 2,000 incoming Erasmus
  students each year.
• Barcelona
• One of the worlds most major cities, with a rich
  cultural heritage and impressive architecture.
  Large student population and a good selection of
  bars, cafes and quirky independent stores.
• Accommodation
• Provided through the Barcelona Housing Service
  for Students.
• Application
• Online application and supporting documents to be
  sent by post by mid-June. 2 places available.

Further Information http//www.ub.edu/web/ub/en/  
   
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Taylors University

• Taylors University has been partnered with UWE
  since 2004. Located 20km from Kuala Lumpur,
  Malaysia, Taylors University was founded in 1969
  and officially upgraded to university status in
  September 2010. It is one of Malaysias most
  reputable and successful private Higher Education
  institutions and is sited on its own large
  lakeside campus.
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• Kuala Lumpur
• Kuala Lumpur is the cultural, financial and
  economic centre of Malaysia. It is home to major
  Malaysian tourist destinations such as the
  tallest twin buildings in the world, the Petronas
  Twin Towers Merdeka Square the House of
  Parliament the Petaling Street the National
  Palace markets and religious sites such as the
  Jamek Mosque.
• Application Accommodation Information
• Email studyabroad_at_uwe.ac.uk for further
  information

Further Information http//www.taylors.edu.my/en/u
niversity/ 
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Study Abroad Team

• Were here to answer any questions.
• Frances McCamphill Study Abroad Manager
• Sarah Unsworth Study Abroad Administrator
• studyabroad_at_uwe.ac.uk
• Tel [phone]
• http//www1.uwe.ac.uk/whatcanistudy/studyabroad.as
  px

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• Thank you
• Any questions?