Global Engagement Programmes

Through our Global Engagement Programmes, students will develop the independence, autonomy and professional skills to succeed in the global workplace.

Outline of Activity

The University recognises the need to support the wider student community in increasing their global awareness. For your global experience to be EDGE eligible, the programme must be in addition to your degree programme i.e. in no way contribute to another module of your degree, lasting a minimum of one week.

Learning Outcomes

• Assist students to experience different education systems and new ways of learning, whilst exploring diverse cultures.
• Access learning opportunities to develop discipline specific skills e.g. language, communication skills.
• Discover more about yourself and where your strengths lie – independence, self-reliance.
• Support and provide evidence against the development of key employability skills.
• Support and complement students long term career plan and aspirations.

Short-Term Global Engagement Programmes

• Think Pacific
• Play International
• Summer School
• Common Purpose
• Go Global Language Course
• International Volunteer HQ
• Go Global Cultural Immersion Programme

One Semester / Full Year Global Engagement Programmes

• International Student Exchange Programme
• Study USA
• Direct Exchange

Assessment Details

Full Year Programmes (DIAS)

If you have or are completing a full year Study Abroad programme that results in you completing the Diploma International Academic Studies (DIAS) then you do not need to do anything additional for EDGE Award accreditation. Your DIAS will show on your EDGE record in November/December of your final year.

Other Global Engagement International Programmes and Languages

If you have completed a Global Engagement International Programmesuch as those listed above you can get this EDGE accredited by submitting your Global Story.

If you have completed one of our Global Engagement language programmes you can get this EDGE accredited by submitting an evaluation of the programme. Contact the Global Opportunities Team to find out how.

If you have engaged in another Global Engagement International Programme  or Language Programme that is not listed above and would like to discuss if it can be EDGE Award accredited, please get in touch.

Level of Commitment

Depends on individual programme

Contact

Global Opportunities Team

goglobal@ulster.ac.uk