As a BSc Social Sciences joint major student, there are lots of exciting destinations available for you to study abroad during Stage 3. Below is some important information to help you decide whether to apply for an exchange or Erasmus opportunity, but if you have any further questions, please contact the Global Engagement Programme Manager: (opens in a new window)outgoing.socialsciences@ucd.ie
BHSOC010 Exchange Programme & Subject Pathway Credit Requirements
Students studying abroad should register to 30 ECTS at host university for one-trimester exchanges & 60 ECTS at host university if studying abroad the full academic year (or Non-EU credit equivalent).
| Exchange Duration |
ECTS Credit Programme Requirements* |
Credit Requirements breakdown per subject pathway |
| One Trimester |
Min of 20 ECTS |
15 ECTS credits made up of one or both Joint Major subjects must be earned. The remaining 5 credits earned can be electives. |
| Full Year |
Min of 45 ECTS |
20 ECTS credits must be in one Joint Major subject and 15 ECTS credits must be in the other Joint Major subject must be earned The remaining 10 credits earned can be electives. |
- Non-EU Exchange Credit equivalent: Applicable to students on an exchange outside Europe. Please see here for the conversion guide.
- Students on a joint major who are going on exchange for the full academic year must consult academic exchange coordinators for both their subjects, prior to registration at host institution.
- You should be aiming to balance your academic workload over the two trimesters as evenly as possible. You are required to attend lectures during the whole academic year and the minimum number of credits that a student is required to take during any trimester is 20 ECTS.