Students can apply to study abroad on Erasmus or Exchange with Social Policy's or Sociology's exchange partners during stage 2 of their degree programme, and if successful, will spend their third year studying abroad, and then return to UCD to complete their final fourth year of study. If you successfully complete the academic programme (both while abroad and at UCD), you will graduate with a BSc (International) in Sociology Policy and Sociology after four years of study.
Eligibility to study abroad: In order to be considered eligible for exchange, you will need to have achieved an average GPA of 3.0 or higher, and have successfully completed 60 credits in stage 1, and be on track to earn 50 credits in stage 2. Please also see ‘Application Process’ separately for the specific application eligibility criteria.
Note: It is strongly advised that any student who does not pass all stage 2 modules, does not take up an opportunity to study abroad for a full year as it will be very difficult to remediate your outstanding modules and successfully complete stage 4 on your return. Should you wish to discuss this further please contact your Programme Director
How many and what modules do I need to take?
Students must have their modules approved in advance of their exchange by the relevant International Exchange Coordinator. While studying at the host university , where possible, students should study modules in both of their subject areas covered of the BSocSc Social Policy and Sociology, and an even balance of subjects is not required and if only one of your subjects is on offer, students are permitted to only focus on one of these, during your exchange.
Exchange Programme Credit Requirements: While away, it is recommended that students attempt up to 60 ECTS for the full year (two trimesters). The requirement is to pass at least 45 ECTS (or non-EU courseload equivalent) while at your host institution, to be awarded a full year of UCD equivalent academic credit. Academic advice in advance of travel is provided by your International Exchange Coordinator.