Global Opportunities for Social Policy and Social Work students
Year Abroad Exchange Destinations
Social Policy and Social Work (SPSW) students studying BA (Hons) Criminology can apply to study abroad through Sociology: please see the options available to students in Sociology.
You must ensure that you are aware of the the mandatory modules for your time at the partner university.
SPSW are currently exploring the additional year abroad option.
As part of your internal application for an additional year abroad, you may be able to include ISEP Exchange as a destination. Start your ISEP research by looking at the ISEP Program Finder and applying the ISEP Exchange filter for your field of study.
Study abroad *
for an additional year or a credit-replacing year
Work abroad
For a placement year
Summer abroad
study, work, volunteer or research globally
* year abroad opportunities available to you depend on your degree programme. Please refer to the information below and contact your Departmental International Officer if you are unsure.
Summer abroad
Spending the summer abroad allows you to get a taste of living and working internationally without committing to a full year. Find out more about summer opportunities.
Work abroad
Explore the Year In Industry, Placement Year options, or summer international internships, if you are interested in work opportunities outside the UK.
Postgraduate opportunities
Depending on your programme of studies, you may be interested in postgraduate global opportunities.
Previous destinations
As well as taking part in Study Exchange, Social Work/Social and Public Policy/Criminal Justice students have also been to the following destinations:
| Degree | UG/PG | Country | Host organisation | Programme | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Administration - International Development | PG taught | South Africa | University of Cape Town | International Study Centre | 5 weeks, June-July |
| Applied Social Science | UG | United States | George Mason University | International Study Centre | 2 weeks, July |
| Applied Social Science | UG | Uganda | Play Action International | Travel award | 2 weeks, July-Aug |
For more on what you can expect if you decide to study abroad, read our student stories.