Outgoing Social Sciences with Language Minor

As a BSc Social Sciences with language minor (French, German, Spanish, Italian, Chinese) student, studying abroad for Stage 3 is an integral part of your programme.  Below is some important information to help guide you through this process.  If you have any further questions, please contact the Global Engagement Programme Manager: (opens in a new window)outgoing.socialsciences@ucd.ie

It is important that you research the language requirements for any institution that you wish to apply to. As the exchange programme is very competitive and you may not be offered your top preference, you are encouraged to check at least a few options -  which you can then include in your application.

It will be your responsibility to ensure that you check in advance the course catalogue on a host university website to see if there are sufficient subjects/modules offered through English. You don’t need to select modules before you apply but you must check their suitability in advance so you are fully aware of subjects choices should you be nominated to that institution. You should check with the relevant academic exchange coordinator if you  have a specific question on particular subjects offered in host university. 

You should consult academic exchange coordinators for both your Social Sciences Major and Language Minor, prior to selecting courses.

Pre-term language courses (language courses offered prior to the commencement of your lectures) can be accepted as the language component of your academic requirements as long as you can obtain a certificate showing a final result and the number of credits/hours involved in such course. Please note that some Universities may charge a fee for language courses. ‘Language Tandem’ courses: although these may be highly beneficial in order to improve your language skills, they are not recognized by UCD as part of your language credits.  Students should not usually be taking language modules at a level below B1/ B2 or you will have difficulties with languages modules on their return.

You should be aiming to balance your academic workload over the two trimesters as evenly as possible. 

For more information on requirements please check the  UCD Global website.

Destinations

BSc Social Scienes (with language) students will study abroad for a year (two trimesters) in Stage 3.  Your study plan will need to be discussed with bothh academic coordinators (for your major and minor) in advance.

DN700 Destinations Guide for BSc Social Sciences students studying a lanuguage

Please note: Destinations listed are for guidance and are subject to change, based on a number of factors, including availability of places and agreements with host universities.

Academic Contacts:

Please refer to Academic Exchange Coordinator  Contact Details here

Students studying a Social Sciences subject with a Language minor through BSc Social Sciences are expected to spend Stage 3 abroad, immersed in the language and culture of their chosen language. We understand that circumstances may exist in your life that prevent you from being able to take up the opportunity to study abroad. If you believe you are not in a position to travel to study abroad, please contact the Social Sciences Office as soon as possible.

Please also see below (opens in a new window)a form to commence the exemption/alternative process.

In exceptional circumstances you can apply for an (opens in a new window)exemption from an exchange.