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Internationalisation of the Curriculum Roger Woods. British Council survey of employers warning that “students in the UK are lagging behind in developing an international outlook needed for a globalised economy”. . A Nottingham Strength. Students interested at open days
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Internationalisation of the CurriculumRoger Woods British Council survey of employers warning that “students in the UK are lagging behind in developing an international outlook needed for a globalised economy”.
A Nottingham Strength • Students interested at open days • Nottingham known for internationalisation
International pathways for existing degrees • European universities offer courses taught in English • Not just for language students • Preparatory modules via NAA
Dual award Masters programmes/Erasmus mundus Examples already at Nottingham – Politics and International Relations, Pharmacy
Study or work placements abroad Our overseas campuses U21 partners Erasmus funding for study and work Work increasingly popular
Shorter visits abroad Field trips Short courses Summer schools
Giving credit – a range of options • 2009 Erasmus Audit at Nottingham, carried out by the British Council, raised the issue of recognition of the Erasmus study or work period. • Trend towards recognition • Outcomes mesh with attributes of a Nham graduate: a broad international perspective of the subject area.
Full recognition of credits Study at our overseas campuses and at U21 exchange universities. We transfer credits and grades. Opportunities that mark Nottingham off from most other UK universities.
ECTS and/or certificates from overseas universities Precondition
Motivation • Financially attractive • Academically attractive • Get closer to our exchange partners