SA1 – University Exchange Programme Learning Agreement

SA1 – University Exchange Programme Learning Agreement
STUDENTS: Please complete this form in consultation with your overseas advisor(s) and make sure that the form is signed by all parties.
Student Name
Registration Number
Degree Programme
Exchange University
Dates of stay at exchange university
(Semester 5, Semester 6 or Academic Year)
Student Signature
Date
By signing this Learning Agreement, I acknowledge the requirements to follow the programme outlined in this document, subject to confirmation by
the relevant Academic School, and agree to abide by all the rules and regulations relevant to me as a student of the University of Stirling and of the
exchange partner university.
Overseas Advisor Signature (1)
Overseas Advisor Signature (2)
Date
Date
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List of approved modules
1
Module Code Title of Module Semester
(A = Autumn
S = Spring)
University of Stirling
equivalent
(core modules only)
Credit Value at Exchange
University
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Any other requirements:
University of Stirling credits to be awarded upon successful completion of the above programme (students generally receive 132 credits for
one full academic year; 66 credits for one semester)
Degree Subject 1:
Degree Subject 2:
Credits:
Credits:
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COURSE LOAD REQUIREMENT FOR EXCHANGE
REMEMBER: Students on combined Honours degree programmes should take an equal number of courses in each subject during their
exchange year. The split may vary for students taking joint degrees who are only going on exchange for one semester.
USA
12 credits per semester (usually 4 x 3-credit courses but could also be 3 x 4-credit courses). This equals a full year load of 24 credits (usually 8 courses).
CANADA
University of Victoria – 6 credits per semester (usually 4 x 1.5-credit courses).
University of Toronto – a minimum of 4 and maximum of 5 credits per year. The courses at Toronto are usually 0.5 or 1.0 credits and can last for one semester or the full academic
year.
Carleton University - a minimum of 4 and maximum of 5 credits per year. Similar to Toronto, the courses are usually 0.5 or 1.0 credits and can last for a semester or all year.
Ryerson University – 4 credits per semester. Courses are usually 1.0 or 2.0 credits and can last for one semester or all year.
Simon Fraser University – 12 credit hours per semester (usually 4 x 3-credit courses or 3 x 4-credit courses)
AUSTRALIA
University of Sydney – 18 - 24 credits per semester (usually 3 or 4 x 6-credit courses)
Flinders University – 18 credits per semester (usually four x 4.5-credit courses, but Flinders also offers 3 and 6 credit courses)
HONG KONG
City University Hong Kong and Lingnan University – a minimum of 12 and a maximum of 18 credits per semester (usually four x 3-credit courses)
JAPAN
Akita University – a minimum of 4 courses (12 credits) per semester
Waseda University – a minimum of 5 courses (16 credits) per semester
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NOTES FOR STUDENTS AND OVERSEAS ADVISORS
1. In selecting and approving modules to be taken, the overseas advisor should ensure that the courses are at an academic level suitable to the
student’s programme and capabilities.
2. Where a student is following a combined degree programme, the signature of both overseas advisors is required. An indication of the
number of University of Stirling credits to be gained in each of the combined subjects must be clearly given.
3. Students must take the equivalent of any core modules whilst on exchange. Please indicate clearly on this form which core module will
be covered by the content of the exchange module.
4. Once the student and overseas advisor(s) have signed this Learning Agreement, it must be returned to the International Exchanges
Manager, Student Recruitment, Admissions and International Affairs, Pathfoot C3. Both the student and the overseas advisor should keep a
copy of this SA1 form for their records.
5. When the University writes to the student to confirm approval for the exchange, a copy of this signed form will be included with the
approval letter and the student should take this to the host institution for confirmation of course registration and completion.
6. Students MUST anotate this form with any changes upon final registration at the host university each semester or term. All changes to this
learning agreement must be approved by the overseas advisor(s).
A list of current overseas advisors is in the What You Need To Know handbook http://www.stir.ac.uk/exchange/essential-documents/
SA1 Learning Agreement