Student
exchange
The
following information is aimed at any ANU College of Arts
and Social Sciences student planning an exchange through
the International
Education Office (IEO). This includes all single and
combined BA students as well as all Music, Visual/Design
Art and Digital Arts students.
This
information outlines in five easy steps our College Exchange
Approval process and will hopefully help get you on your
way to an exciting and rewarding Exchange experience! Please
read this document carefully since the information provided
below could differ from what other Colleges at ANU advise
or require of their potential exchange students. |
Planning
ahead for your exchange is essential…
Q:
How do I know if I can fit an exchange into my degree?
A:
Getting nominated by IEO to go on exchange does not necessarily
mean that you will be able to fit an exchange into your degree.
In the ANU College of Arts and Social Sciences, we require our
students to complete a minimum of 48 units in our College, regardless
of whether you are a combined degree student or you are enrolled
in a single degree. If you have come into the ANU with status/transfer
credit from another institution, you may find that you will be
unable to meet this 48 unit minimum requirement if you also decide
to go on exchange.
In addition you must have completed at least 48 units of Arts
courses before departure if you are in a combined degree or 72
units of Arts courses before departure if you are in a single
degree.
If you are unsure about whether going on exchange will fit into
your degree simply contact our Student Office and make an appointment
to see our Arts Student Advisor or send an email to the Arts Student
Advisor at: exchange.arts@anu.edu.au
(please include your student ID and your Arts major(s)).
Q:
If I get accepted through IEO to go on exchange, will the courses
I do automatically count towards my degree?
A: No, your exchange courses do not automatically
count towards your ANU degree. All you need to do is follow the
ANU College of Arts and Social Sciences Course Approval Process
(which is explained in 5 easy steps over the page) in order to
guarantee that the study you do overseas will be credited towards
your degree. Depending on your major(s), you may find that you
will not be able to receive approval for certain ‘core’
courses. So it is a good idea to try and complete any core requirements
for your major(s) or your degree prior to going on exchange.
Q:
When do I need to start the course approval process?
A: Once you have been nominated by IEO to a particular
institution, you should begin the course
approval process straight away. If you wait until you have
received confirmation of your acceptance by the host institution,
you are likely to find that there is not enough time to receive
course approval prior to the start of your exchange.
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