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YEAR OR SEMESTER ABROAD Some courses allow you to spend a year or semester abroad. The year abroad adds an additional year to a standard degree and you will usually study at a partner university, complete a work placement or a teaching assistantship, depending on your course. The semester abroad usually takes place during the second year of a three-year degree. Further information is available on your chosen course page and also online: swansea.ac.uk/goglobal Please note: Enrolment on a programme with a semester or year abroad does not guarantee you a semester or year abroad placement. Spaces are limited, subject to a competitive selection process and you will need to meet a minimum academic threshold in order to participate. Available destinations and associated programme costs vary. In the event you do not secure a semester or year abroad placement, you will be transferred to the standard variant of your degree scheme without a semester or year abroad. SUMMER PROGRAMMES Summer programmes are open to all students and offer you valuable international experience in addition to your degree. You can choose from internships, cultural, study and volunteering programmes in countries such as China, Fiji, Japan, Zambia and across Europe. You may also want to think about taking part in an online, virtual summer programme to develop your employability skills and international network. See our website for more information about all opportunities: swansea.ac.uk/summerprogrammes FUNDING There are a range of funding opportunities available to support students who choose to go abroad, for the latest information please visit:
At the University of Windsor I took some fantastic classes, one of which gave me the opportunity to work as an intern at a film festival. I gained invaluable insights into the world of work and it gave me a clearer image of the career I wish to pursue. Alice completed a year abroad in Canada as part of the BSc Business Management course
Tyler completed a Year in Industry abroad in Borneo as part of the BSc Zoology course
My year in industry abroad gave me the incredible opportunity to work amongst wild orangutans, wild pangolins, clouded leopards and leopard cats. If you have the opportunity to go abroad, do it! The skills you’ll develop are priceless.
Niraj completed a semester abroad in the USA as part of the BEng Aerospace Engineering course
I gained a better understanding of the way engineering is taught and demonstrated within the US as opposed to the common practices in Europe that I am familiar with. My semester abroad at Texas A&M University gave me the chance to experience so many new things, network and develop new friendships.
Romari (BSc Sport and Exercise Science) spent a month in Fiji over the Summer, volunteering with Think Pacific
I decided to participate because I wanted to improve my confidence and communication skills. The Think Pacific programme gave me the opportunity to coach different sports in Fiji. As a sport science student and someone with a passion for coaching, this was a fantastic opportunity to develop my coaching skills.
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