What is Understanding International?

What is international?

taster module

• overview of international activities
• understand how international work is structured in your institution
• reflect on your role
• identify how you will progress through the modules

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Education systems and cultures

• understand how education systems differ
• understand implications of these differences for your institution, for you, international applicants and students

Cultural awareness

• understand cultural differences
• understand the impact of these differences on international activities
• this module is a precursor to Communication across cultures

Outward mobility

• understand the key role that mobility can play in enhancing the student experience and in promoting your institution
• awareness of national and international strategies which promote outward mobility (for both students and staff)

Safety, security & wellbeing

• understand the importance of assessing risk and undertaking risk assessment
• identify protocols for dealing with crises (on and off campus)
• examine good practice in relation to international travel arrangements

The international student journey

• consider the journey from the perspective of the student
• identify how best to support incoming and outgoing students throughout their journey

Communicating across cultures

• understand the impact of culture on the way in which we communicate
• identify ways in which communication in your institution can be improved to support international (and home) students

Partnerships

• appreciate the key role that partnerships play in an international(isation) strategy
• examine the importance of managing and supporting partnerships effectively

Internationalisation

• consider the content, role and benefits of an internationalisation strategy
• examine the significance of an internationalisation strategy for your institution

*Introduction to immigration

• know where the rules come from and their key functions
• gain an overview of how rules apply to students

*This module is not currently up-to-date and so no longer available.

What next?

• reflect on Understanding International, or the modules you have completed
• decide what you want to do next - this may involve playing a more pro-active role in your institution, undertaking further training, joining social and/or professional networks, attending/participating in conferences