Placements and Study Abroad

Policy

Framework for Credit Transfer and Grade Conversion for Study Abroad

Students who participate in a study abroad programme that forms part of their degree programme may require the transfer of credits and/or grades. The International Programmes Office have produced a guidance Framework to Schools for the transfer of credits and the conversion of grades obtained at overseas partner universities.  

In the interests of transparency, high standards and equal treatment of all students undertaking study abroad, the Framework aims to provide a common basis for those parts of the credit transfer and grade conversion process that can be standardised.

Policy on Placement Learning

Students may have to undertake a placement as part of their programme of study. These often take place off-campus in industry related to the student's programme of study.

The Policy on Placement Learning sets out the principles and processes which apply to the development, delivery, and monitoring of placement learning, to ensure consistency of practice and experience across the University, that high quality and standards are being maintained.

A template for confidential disclosure agreements, to be completed where the company requires this, is also available for use for students on placements.

Confidential disclosure agreement template for student placements

The University's Health and Safety Services have produced University Health & Safety Arrangements: Chapter 16 - Student placements (including medical placements subject to endorsements), which contains guidance on health and safety issues as part of student placements:

Chapter 16 - Student placements (including medical placements subject to endorsements)

Procedure

Procedure and Guidance for Transnational Education

This document establishes the University of Manchester’s procedure for managing Transnational Education (TNE) activities, covering all credit-bearing programmes delivered outside the UK.The policy ensures proper approval, monitoring, and review of international collaborations.

Guidance

Guidance for Placement Learning

The Guidance for Staff provides a set of arrangements for quality assurance and enhancement of placement learning and outlines the minimum requirements that Schools, Placements Providers and students must meet.

There is also guidance to assist students through the placement process.

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