Undergraduate Module Descriptor

LAW3000: Year Abroad

This module descriptor refers to the 2021/2 academic year.

Module Aims

This module will permit undergraduate students to study at a European University under the ERASMUS exchange scheme, or at an approved partner University elsewhere, by replacing optional modules at Exeter with suitable approved modules at the host University.  It gives students access to modules taught in a different learning culture, and so broadening their overall experience of learning.

Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs)

This module's assessment will evaluate your achievement of the ILOs listed here – you will see reference to these ILO numbers in the details of the assessment for this module.

On successfully completing the programme you will be able to:
Module-Specific Skills1. demonstrate critical awareness of different approaches to the learning process between Exeter and the host University;
2. demonstrate module-specific skills specific to the modules taken at the host University, at an appropriate level and scope for the number of credits taken;
Discipline-Specific Skills3. demonstrate discipline-specific skills specific to the modules taken at the host University. at an appropriate level and scope for the number of credits taken;
Personal and Key Skills4. demonstrate personal and key skills specific to the modules taken at the host University. at an appropriate level and scope for the number of credits taken.

Module Content

Syllabus Plan

Students will be provided with suitable preparatory materials and appropriate guidance during their study at Exeter.  They will join their host Universities direct without returning to Exeter at the start of their third year and will re-join their Exeter degree programmes at the start of their fourth year (LLB with European Study), or at the start of their fourth year (LLB (European)). Whilst abroad they will follow the syllabuses as provided by the host University. 

Learning and Teaching

This table provides an overview of how your hours of study for this module are allocated:

Scheduled Learning and Teaching ActivitiesGuided independent studyPlacement / study abroad
1200

...and this table provides a more detailed breakdown of the hours allocated to various study activities:

Online Resources

This module has online resources available via ELE (the Exeter Learning Environment).