2023/24 Undergraduate Module Catalogue
PHYS9001 Year Abroad for MPhys Students
120 creditsClass Size: 20
Module manager: Dr Emma Cochrane
Email: e.c.a.cochrane@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2023/24
Pre-requisite qualifications
To be eligible for the MPhys Study Abroad programme, students are required to achieve a minimum average of 60% across all modules taken in year 1 and must maintain a minimum average of 60% across all modules taken in year 2. In addition students must achieve a minimum of 60% in all physics modules (Physics 1, Physics 2, Physics 3 and Physics 4). Students should also be enrolled on the MPhys degree programme before undertaking the year abroad.This module is not approved as a discovery module
Objectives
By the end of the MPhys module, you should be able to:- contrast different approaches to learning and teaching in another culture;
- illustrate your initiative and commitment to study during the placement abroad;
- successfully complete a selection of modules of the host University at the appropriate level.
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the MPhys Study Abroad year students will be able to:
1. Demonstrate the ability to adapt to a new learning environment in a different culture.
2. Demonstrate that they have used their initiative and resilience to successfully complete the year abroad.
3. Demonstrate a commitment to learn physics at the correct level to be successful once back in Leeds.
4. Demonstrate that they have taken the opportunity to learn about the language, history and culture of their host country.
Skills outcomes
The ability to adapt to a new learning environment in a different culture.
Syllabus
The syllabus depends on the courses offered by the host institution. Host institutions will only be approved if they have enough Physics modules taught at an appropriate level (in English), which complement the physics courses taught at Leeds. Wherever possible, the experience of previous students is used as a guide to the enrolment on suitable courses.
Students are expected to take the same credit load as full-time students at the host institution, or the credit load recommended for students on their incoming study abroad programme. The module selection taken at the host institution must be approved by the Study Abroad module leader at Leeds, as well as the coordinator in the host department.
Teaching methods
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
| Support by Host Establishment | 0 | 0.00 | 1,200.00 |
| Private study hours | 0.00 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 1,200.00 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 1,200.00 | ||
Private study
The amount of private study will be decided by host institution.Opportunities for Formative Feedback
General support will be provided throughout the year by the Study Abroad module leader at Leeds via regular email contact. Specific formative feedback will be arrangements provided by the host institution.Methods of assessment
Coursework
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
| In-course Assessment | All assessments are carried out by the host institution under their rules and guidelines. All marks obtained during the year are moderated and converted into one overall Leeds-equivalent mark. | 100.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 100.00 | |
Students follow the assessment arrangements at the host institution where often there is a greater emphasis placed on continuous assessment and rigid homework deadlines. All marks obtained during the year are moderated and converted into one overall Leeds-equivalent mark. This is then incorporated into the final MPhys degree classification. Resits of individual courses will be in line with the partner institution's usual practices. It is not possible to resit this module and students who fail this module will be required to transfer to the corresponding non-international version of their programme.
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