International Strategy

The purpose of this strategy is to develop a realistic set of objectives regarding the Department's links with HE institutions and organisations, especially in non-EU countries, for purposes of undergraduate and postgraduate recruitment and teaching and research collaboration.  More particularly, these objectives comprise:

  • The recruitment of well-qualified students to UG and PG programmes of study within the Department (both on-campus and distance learning).
  • The development of collaborative teaching programmes in partnership with HE institutions abroad.
  • The arrangement of work placements and internships, and the development of career opportunities for students on programmes within the Department.
  • The provision of research training by the Department for PG students and academic staff from other HE institutions abroad.
  • The development of collaborative research programmes with HE and research institutions and other personnel in other countries.
  • The regular review of arrangements and to adapt, when appropriate, to the changing international HE context.

It is important that this strategy has overall coherence bearing in mind the Department's broader educational and research objectives and that the development of such links is monitored and reviewed by appropriate committees within the Department.

Support arrangements

The Department works closely with and draws support from the relevant support departments and central offices within the University in order to fulfil the University's objectives regarding student recruitment, on-campus provision for students and teaching, and research collaboration with institutions and organisations in other countries.

Distance learning development

There is a high level of interest in existing and potential DL programmes at the PG level, and in the possible provision of bespoke professional (or 'executive') training in modular form, and also in the provision of research training.  It is proposed that the potential in this area is explored further as a matter of priority.

(September 2008)