Other exchange options
La Havre, France - courtesy Peng Peng Wang, Know Europe postgraduate study tour, 2006. |
Besides undertaking an International Full Study Period Exchange, there are a number of different student exchange opportunities available to students, which are outlined below. Please ensure you complete the appropriate application form, if applicable.
- International short-term study or placement
- International study tours
- Hawke Ambassador International Volunteer Experience Program
- Postgraduate by Research
- Study abroad
Karen White "During my studies, I received a scholarship to travel overseas on exchange to South Korea, presenting me with a fantastic opportunity to undertake an intensive cultural and language program. I work with many nurses for whom English is a second language, and the exchange experience has given me valuable personal insights that will increase my capacity to support these individuals." |
International short-term study or placement
An undergraduate or postgraduate (coursework) student wishing to undertake an international short-term study or placement at a university or work place may be eligible to apply for a travel grant. Whilst the duration of the study or placement would be less than a study period, to be eligible for a travel grant confirmation that you will receive a minimum 4.5 units credit toward your UniSA program must be included in the application.
Students may not be enrolled at UniSA during their international study or placement and if not must complete and submit an Application for Credit form signed by their Program Director on their return.
Any student undertaking placement overseas must ensure that a signed Placement/Affiliation Agreement or FS23 form is in place with the Host Organisation. The placement administration unit for the School/Division (for example, in the Division of Health Sciences, the Clinical Placement Unit) will be able to advise re which of these is required and will facilitate what is necessary to arrange this.
If a placement is of a clinical nature (e.g. Physiotherapy, Podiatry, Psychology, Occupational Therapy, Medical Radiation, Nursing & Midwifery placements etc.) Medical Malpractice insurance is required. Students are not permitted to undertake clinical placement in the USA or Canada as the University does not hold Medical Malpractice in these countries.
Research and Fieldwork activities of a clinical nature require
confirmation of insurance cover prior to
work commencing.
Details on opportunities can be found on the Short-term and study tour opportunities webpage.
To apply for an International Short-Term Study or Placement Travel Grant, please complete the online application form.
Criteria
- Grade Point Average (GPA) of 4.0 or above
- No more than 9 failed units in the program in which you are currently enrolled
- Undergraduate students - at point of application, completion of at least a minimum 36 units in the program in which you are currently enrolled. Or alternatively, the 36 units can be made up from 18 units in your current program and 18 units from a previous UniSA program. For postgraduate students - at point of application, completion of at least 9 units in your current UniSA program
- Demonstrated empathy and understanding of cultural differences
- Good health or a manageable condition
- Approval from your Program Director that minimum credit of 4.5 units toward your current program will be provided on return to UniSA
Application deadline and processing
Applications can be received throughout the year. A minimum period of 2-3 weeks will be required for assessment and processing of travel grant applications once your short-term study or placement has been approved by your Program Director.
Christina Phung "During my degree, I spent five weeks in France doing a French
study tour, including language study and historical and cultural
tours in different regions of France. I had the privilege of staying
with French families and experiencing both city and country life in
France. The |
International study tours
An undergraduate or postgraduate (coursework) student travelling overseas as part of a group of students from UniSA may apply for a travel grant. The study tour may include an academic staff member accompanying the group.
Study Tours are generally advertised through your School, Program Director or other academic staff.
Details on 2008 opportunities can be found on the Short-term and study tour opportunities 2008 webpage.
To apply for an International Study Tour Travel Grant, please complete the online application form.
Note to Program Directors: In order to organise approvals and payment of Travel Grants for a Study Tour, please contact UniSA International for details on the process. A Student Exchange Officer will provide you with a web link to the Study Tour application form which you can send out to applicable students once details of the Study Tour have been confirmed.
Criteria
- Grade Point Average (GPA) of 4.0 or above
- No more than 9 failed units in the program in which you are currently enrolled
- Undergraduate students - at point of application, completion of at least a minimum 36 units in the program in which you are currently enrolled. Or alternatively, the 36 units can be made up from 18 units in your current program and 18 units from a previous UniSA program. For postgraduate students - at point of application, completion of at least 9 units in your current UniSA program
- Demonstrated empathy and understanding of cultural differences
- Good health or a manageable condition
- Approval from your Program Director that minimum credit of 4.5 units
toward your current
program will be provided on return to UniSA
Hawke Ambassador International Volunteer Experience Program
The School of International Studies and The Hawke Centre offer this program to students undertaking their 2nd, 3rd or 4th year of the:
- Bachelor of Arts (International Studies)
- Bachelor of Applied Languages and Intercultural Communication
- Double degree programs with International Studies, including International Business, Management, Marketing, Journalism and Social Work and Social Policy
The program is worth 18 units toward your current program and differs from traditional exchange as students are based within an international non-government organisation (NGO) usually in an overseas location and working as a volunteer, rather than undertaking formal study at an overseas university.
Insurance
UniSA may be able to provide travel insurance to Hawke Ambassador students
at no cost. Please contact
UniSA's Insurance Officer to see if you qualify.
If the duration of your program is longer than 180 days or you are undertaking small amounts of personal travel, you will be required to organise an extension to the University's insurance and pay the additional costs involved with covering you for that period. UniSA's Insurance Officer will need to know your travel dates including any personal travel to advise on specific regulations.
To apply for the Hawke Ambassador International Volunteer Experience Program, please complete the online application form.
Full details of the program can be found on the Hawke Centre website (opens in a new browser window).
Application deadlines
UniSA Study Period 2 (Feb July): 30 June of the
previous year
UniSA Study Period 5 (July Dec): 30 November of the
previous year
Postgraduate by research
Students undertaking a Doctoral degree (PhD or Research Professional Doctorate) or upgrading to a Doctoral degree from a Masters by Research degree may apply for a travel grant to support their international research, data collection or work with institutional or industry partners in overseas locations. Travel grants can be applied for through the Research Degrees Office. Information on criteria and application closing dates can also be found at the above link.
Study abroad
If you wish to study in a country or university with which this University does not have an exchange agreement, you will need to research your own program and take care of your own arrangements. You may want to ask academic staff in your School or Division for any contacts they may have in the country or university of your choice. You will then need to make contact with the overseas institution for application and fee information. Please be aware that this informal style of arranging study abroad is very time-consuming to plan and can be very expensive as you will be required to pay fees to the host institutions in most cases and take leave of absence from your UniSA program. Credit arrangements will also need to be discussed with your Program Director.