The Year Abroad: Maximising and promoting its real value

Sandra MorrisThe University of Edinburgh

International Office

Some Facts and Figures The University of Edinburgh’s Exchanges

2 Exchange programmes(international and ERASMUS)

220 exchange partners28 different countries

Around 600+ students each year44 different disciplines

Exchange Numbers

2008-2009 433

2009-2010 497

2010-2011 568

2011-2012 645

2012-2013 647

+50%

University of EdinburghSome Possible Differences

(i)Structure of Language degree(ii)Composition of student body

(iii) Involvement of students(iv)Use of ERASMUS OM Funds

(v)Reciprocity

Language Study at the University of Edinburgh

•4 Year Honours programme•Residence Abroad is integrated into degree – not an “extra” year•Residence Abroad is completed in 3rd Year of degree•Residence Abroad can be through a study period ( minimum of 30 weeks for single honours)•Residence can include study or work abroad

3rd Year Single Honours(i) Language Acquisition through residence/study abroad (60 credits)(ii)MEL Year Abroad work (40 credits)(iii)MEL Dissertation preparation (20 credits)

3rd Year Joint Honours (2 Languages)(i) Language A Acquisition through residence/study abroad (60 credits)(ii)Language B Acquisition through residence/study abroad (40 credits)(iii)MEL Dissertation preparation or ECTS 20 credit course(20 credits)

3rd Year Joint Honours (1 Language and 1 other subject)(i) Language Acquisition through residence/study abroad (60 credits)(ii)Year abroad work for other subject (40 credits)(iii)MEL Dissertation preparation or ECTS 20 credit course(20 credits)

Composition of Student Body

International student cohort (circa 30%)Already mobile UK students

Approximately 80% of UG students are not local

Involvement of Students

Tandem – Language Café, Speed Lingua

Involvement of Students

eXchange 360

Involvement of Students

Want to Learn a Language?

Involvement of Students

Student Ambassadors

Use of OM Funds

60,000 EUROs

StaffPromotion materials

Reciprocity

Global graduates

Global graduates

Internationalisation