ISY3000 : International Study Year Module
- Offered for Year: 2024/25
- Module Leader(s): Mrs Grace Barker
- Owning School: International Office
- Teaching Location: Off Campus
Semesters
Your programme is made up of credits, the total differs on programme to programme.
| Semester 1 Credit Value: | 60 |
| Semester 2 Credit Value: | 60 |
| ECTS Credits: | 60.0 |
| European Credit Transfer System | |
Aims
The International Study Year Module enables students to study at an international partner institution whilst remaining enrolled as a full time student at Newcastle University.
Outline Of Syllabus
Students study full-time for two semesters at the international partner institution. The host university determines the content of the syllabus.
Students select from a range of modules offered by their host university, taking the approximate equivalent of 120 credits (60 ECTS) or whatever credit load the partner institute deems to constitute full-time study.
Students may be permitted to take fewer modules at the School Exchange Coordinator’s discretion – for example; where modules are at postgraduate level. Students will generally be allowed greater flexibility to choose modules outside of their core discipline(s) than might be possible at Newcastle University, however the relevant School Exchange Coordinator must approve their final module selection.
Regular contact between students and School Exchange Coordinator will be expected via email and online communication.
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Placement/Study Abroad | Study Abroad | 1 | 1200:00 | 1200:00 | N/A |
| Total | 1200:00 |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
Delivery of teaching will be undertaken entirely by our partner universities and the format will vary within each institution and between modules.
Assessment Methods
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Other Assessment
| Description | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written exercise | 1 | A | 100 | Passing at least the equivalent of 90 credits of modules studied at the partner institution. |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
The taught credits will be assessed via assessments set by the international partner institutions, the format will vary within each institution and between modules.
The ISY3000 module is pass/fail; students must pass at least the equivalent of 90 credits at the host university. Students’ ability to pass assessments at the host institution is a demonstration of their capacity to adapt to a different culture and learning environment.
Resitting assessments will depend on students’ capacity to attend resits at the host university. The opportunity for students to resit assessments at the host university cannot be guaranteed. This will only be permitted by the Module Leader and School Exchange Coordinator if attendance of the following semester at Newcastle University is not prejudiced.
In the event of a student not passing the required equivalent of 90 credits (45 ECTS), the student will be offered the Alternative Assessment Reflective Essay, marked Pass/Fail, worth 20 credits (10 ECTS). The reflective piece should demonstrate how the student has considered and adapted to academic and cultural differences at the partner institution. The student will be supported with appropriate learning resources to complete the assignment.
A result of Fail in ISY3000 will result in the student being transferred back onto their original degree programme for the remainder of their degree studies.
Reading Lists
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- ISY3000's Timetable