AD3SA2: Study Abroad Semester

Module code: AD3SA2

Module provider: School of Agriculture, Policy and Development

Credits: 20

Level: 6

When you’ll be taught: Semester 1

Module convenor: Ms Rebecca Jerrome , email: r.m.jerrome@reading.ac.uk

Pre-requisite module(s):

Co-requisite module(s):

Pre-requisite or Co-requisite module(s):

Module(s) excluded:

Placement information: NA

Academic year: 2025/6

Available to visiting students: No

Talis reading list: No

Last updated: 3 April 2025

Overview

Module aims and purpose

This module will enable you to complete a study abroad semester in a university which is one of our University-wide Exchange Partners. You’ll follow an equivalent credit of modules at the host institution, and the marks for work assessed abroad will contribute to your final classification. Note that a place on one of these schemes cannot be guaranteed and not all degree programmes in the School of Agriculture, Policy and Development can facilitate a study abroad semester. Please check eligibility with the Module Convenor.Ìý

This module aims to enable students to study for a term or semester in an institution with which the University has a valid Study Abroad agreement.  For more information visit: Ìý

Each study abroad student can take up to twoÌýStudy Abroad modules to the equivalent of 40 or 60 credits in total, to complete the requirements for their degree programme at ÌÇÐÄ̽»¨. The marks for these courses are substituted for course credits at Part 3 in ÌÇÐÄ̽»¨.Ìý

Students must read carefully the information on studying abroad -ÌýÌý(https://studyabroad.reading.ac.uk/) particularly with regard to theÌýapplication process.

Students must also liaise with their programme director in the first instance and the School Study Abroad Coordinator prior to application.Ìý

The deadline to submit your application (in particular for destinations outside of Europe) is usually at the end in the January in Part 2.Ìý

Module learning outcomes

These will be in accordance with the host institution.

Module content

Students will choose one from a range of partner universities; they will normally study for one semester and complete the equivalent of 40 to 60 credits, subject to approval by the Module Convenor.ÌýÌý

Structure

Teaching and learning methods

Arrangements will be in accordance with the standard arrangements at the host university.Ìý

Study hours

This module is a placement or study abroad module and therefore the teaching and learning activities will predominantly, or entirely, take place away from the ÌÇÐÄ̽»¨. Your host organisation will normally advise you of the associated hours of your placement or year abroad. If the module includes any in-person activities at the ÌÇÐÄ̽»¨, these will be confirmed to you before the start of the module.