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AR40430: Study abroad

Academic Year: 2018/9
Owning Department/School: Department of Architecture & Civil Engineering
Credits: 30      [equivalent to 60 CATS credits]
Notional Study Hours: 600
Level: Masters UG & PG (FHEQ level 7)
Period:
Semester 1
Assessment Summary: CW 100%
Assessment Detail:
  • Study Abroad (CW 100%)
Supplementary Assessment:
Not applicable
Requisites:
Description: Aims:
To investigate the application of engineering principles in countries other than the UK.
To develop the self-confidence and maturity to operate effectively in a different cultural setting.

Learning Outcomes:
On successful completion of the unit students should be able to:
* Demonstrate improved communication skills and an ability to work in an environment with an unfamiliar culture.
* Demonstrate and awareness of the application of engineering in a different cultural and/or climatic setting to that in the UK.

Skills:
Technical engineering skills - facilitated.
Communication skills - facilitated.

Content:
Programmes of work will be decided by negotiation between the Director of Studies and Exchanges Tutor at Bath, the host University and the student. Units studied should complement and not duplicate those which the student will undertake in Bath. Engineering design work will normally be undertaken. Language courses and courses relating to aspects of the host country should be considered in addition to topics in engineering.
Programme availability:

AR40430 may be available to students on Civil Engineering programmes subject to the approval of the Director of Studies


Notes:

  • This unit catalogue is applicable for the 2018/19 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2019/20 and beyond should not assume that this unit will be available in future years in the format displayed here for 2018/19.
  • Programmes and units are subject to change in accordance with normal University procedures.
  • Availability of units will be subject to constraints such as staff availability, minimum and maximum group sizes, and timetabling factors as well as a student's ability to meet any pre-requisite rules.
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  • Postgraduates: .