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Outgoing students

There are three study abroad options available for outgoing students:

POLIS programmes with study abroad elements
- BA International Development - students have the option to spend semester two of their second year in Ghana, Turkey or Hong Kong.
- BA Politics and Parliamentary Studies - there is a possibility students can undertake placements in the Canadian parliament or the United States Congress.
ERASMUS
- Full year
Worldwide
- Full year

Joint Honours Arts and Modern Languages students

If you are a Joint Honours Arts or Modern Languages student you should check with your parent department regarding the opportunities open to you in each of your teaching schools.

Study Abroad Office

The University has a dedicated Study Abroad Office, who can provide you further information on:

Why you should study abroad
Types of study available
Student profiles/testimonials
Destinations available
Eligibility
How to apply
Language requirements
Fees
Further general information

Foreign Language Teaching Unit

In preparation for your studies abroad, you have the opportunity to take up language electives with the Foreign Language Teaching Unit. You can find out more about foreign language modules available by visiting the site.

Foreign Language Teaching Unit

Summer Schools and Short Programmes

If you would like to study abroad but don't want to spend a full semester or year away then take a look at the summer school opportunities advertised by the University Study Abroad Office.

Study Abroad Summer School opportunities

POLIS also advertises external summer school opportunities in the bulletin, Insight.

POLIS Insight

Work Placements and ERASMUS Work Placements

If you are interested in doing a work placement or gaining work experience, you can find out more on the POLIS careers pages or on the Careers Centre Work Experience website.

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