COURSES FOR EXCHANGE STUDENTS 2016-2017
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DEPARTMENTS & REGULAR DEGREE PROGRAMMES PXL-BUSINESS Campus Elfde Linie Hasselt Bachelor of Business Management Accountancy and Taxation Finance and Insurance Logistics Management Marketing Legal Practice Bachelor of Office Management Management Assistant Medical Management Assistant Business Translation and Interpreting PXL-EDUCATION Campus Vildersstraat Hasselt Bachelor of Preschool Education Nursery Education Bachelor of Primary Education Bachelor of Secondary Education: General Subjects Physical Education PXL-HEALTHCARE Campus Guffenslaan Hasselt Bachelor of Occupational Therapy Bachelor of Midwifery Bachelor of Nursing PXL-IT Campus Elfde Linie Hasselt Bachelor of Applied Computer Sciences Application Development System and Network Management Software Management PXL-MAD Campus Elfde Linie Hasselt Bachelor and Master of Arts in Visual Arts Graphic Design Fine Arts Object and Jewellery PXL-MEDIA & TOURISM Campus Vildersstraat Hasselt Bachelor of Communication Management Commercial Communication Public Relations Bachelor of Journalism Bachelor of Tourism and Leisure Management PXL-MUSIC Campus Bootstraat Hasselt Bachelor of Pop and Rock Music Music Performance Music Management Music Technology PXL-SOCIAL WORK Campus Vildersstraat Hasselt Bachelor of Social Work Social Work Personnel Management PXL-TECH Campus Diepenbeek Diepenbeek Bachelor of Agro- and Biotechnology Biotechnology Green management Bachelor of Electronics-ICT Bachelor of Electromechanics Climate Maintenance Technology Bachelor of Construction www.pxl.be/international international@pxl.be 3
PROFESSIONALS & EXCELLENCE IN LIMBURG A young dynamic and vibrant organisation A centre of expertise for innovation, creativity and entrepreneurship A long and strong international tradition 8200 students 9 departments / faculties 5 campus sites in Hasselt and Diepenbeek In the heart of Europe, the Euregion Meuse-Rhine Close to Brussels, the decision centre of Europe CAMPUSES The 9 departments of PXL are located in Hasselt and Diepenbeek. Campus Vildersstraat, Hasselt - PXL-Media & Tourism - PXL-Education - PXL-Social Work Campus Elfde Linie, Hasselt - PXL-Business - PXL-IT - PXL-MAD Campus Diepenbeek, Diepenbeek - PXL-Tech Campus Bootstraat, Hasselt - PXL-Music Campus Guffenslaan, Hasselt - PXL-Healthcare E314 BRUSSEL - AKEN CAMPUS VILDERSSTRAAT Vildersstraat HASSELT Eindhoven CAMPUS QUARTIER CANAL CAMPUS ELFDE LINIE CAMPUS GUFFENSLAAN CAMPUS DIEPENBEEK Maastricht DIEPENBEEK Sint-Truiden E313 ANTWERPEN-LUIK 4
PROFESSIONALS & EXCELLENCE IN LIMBURG Studying at PXL equals Practice-oriented study programmes: you acquire knowledge and develop skills that are crucial in your future job A competency based education system A strong focus on IT in education Student centred and interactive teaching methods, case studies, projects,... Good and respectful contact between students and teaching staff International modules and courses taught in English Language courses and welcome activities for international students Excellent student services: housing service, free bicycle rent, sports facilities, job service for students, student catering service, INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS @ PXL Ruben, an IT student from Spain: After six months I can say that this is a good place to study! The international module offers the possibility to put into practice all the knowledge that I learned at my university in Spain. The subjects are very practical, and therefore interesting to study. It was also very clear that the teachers are responsible people who look after their students very well. Gabriela, an art student from Romenia: As from the first meeting on, at the introduction day, I felt welcome and prepared for my stay in Hasselt. The academic and administrative staff at PXL is professional and friendly. The courses are very well elaborated. I learned many important things in a short time. I loved the interaction with other international and local students. I was never bored, meeting new people, travelling and discovering. 5
LANGUAGE COURSES@PXL Several language courses can be added to the learning agreement of every international student. SURVIVAL DUTCH Learn the basics of our Dutch language. In no time you will be able to take the bus, to find your way in Hasselt or order a pint in a pub. The course has a strong focus on communication skills. SUMMER SCHOOL ENGLISH Students will work on a variety of language competences with the focus on speaking and writing skills within the context of everyday student life. ENGLISH FOR EXCHANGE Learn how to communicate in an international context by practicing the four communicative skills: reading, writing, listening and speaking. PERIOD Survival Dutch Autumn semester 3 Summer School English 12 Sept. - 16 Sept. 3 English for exchange Autumn Autumn semester 3 English for exchange Spring Spring semester 3 6
SUMMER SCHOOL INNOVATION AND CREATIVITY FOR LIFE WHAT? The international summer school Innovation and Creativity for Life (IC4Life) is an intensive programme that aims to develop multi-professional and intercultural competences. Students are able to create idea s, products, prototypes or assistive technology in order to improve the quality of life in living, learning, working and playing for individuals, communities and the intercultural society. FOR WHOM? International students in the study field of occupational therapy, engineering, technology, IT, (multi)media & product design can apply for this summer school. Applicants should have obtained at least 120 ECTS in their study field, on bachelor level. Erasmus students can add the summer school to their study period at PXL. There will be a participation fee for non-erasmus students. Places are limited. More information about the summer school and the application procedure: www.ic4life.weebly.com. PERIOD 05/09/2016-15/09/2016 7
Campus Elfde Linie - Hasselt EXCHANGE COURSES IN BUSINESS MANAGEMENT FOR WHOM? Exchange students in the study field of business management, on bachelor level. LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION All courses are taught in English. Individual coaching and study material is in English. PROGRAMME TRIM 1 SEPT - DEC European Studies 3 Understanding Global Cultures 3 Investments 5 International Law: Special Topics 3 Applied Marketing Research SME s 3 Doing Business with New Markets 6 Digital Marketing 3 EXTRA COURSES The course units in the above list can be combined with the following course units from the programme of communication management (PXL-Media & Tourism). SEPT - JAN Direct Marketing Communication 4 Marketing 4 Public Relations 5 8 LEARNING AGREEMENT Students in business management can choose courses from the above lists. They cannot add courses from other study programmes. In addition language courses can be added to the learning agreement (see Language Courses@PXL). The course unit codes and ECTS files including the content of the courses are available on www.pxl.be/international.
Campus Vildersstraat - Hasselt EXCHANGE COURSES IN PRESCHOOL AND PRIMARY EDUCATION FOR WHOM? International exchange students in the study field of preschool and primary education, on bachelor level. LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION All classes are taught in Dutch, tutoring is in English. PROGRAMME PRESCHOOL EDUCATION SEPT-FEB SPRING FEB-JUL Artistic education 3 Creative education 2 5 Cultural concepts 1 3 Cultural concepts 2 3 Cultural education 5 Exploration of preschool education 4 Focus on human movement 5 Module of choice Spring choice between 2 options: Foreign languages in preschool education* 3 Schools with a different educational project 3 Mathematics 3 North-South Crossing Borders 3 Picture books in the picture 3 Science & technology 1 3 * Notion of the French language is required. Classes are taught in Dutch, English and French. 9
PRIMARY EDUCATION SEPT-FEB SPRING FEB-JUL Basic pedagogical skills 3 Creative education 1 5 French* 4 French for young children 1* 3 Mathematics 1 7 Mathematics 2.1 4 Mathematics 2.2 3 Media literacy 3 Module of choice Spring choice between 3 options: Cultural concepts 1 3 Non-confessional moral education 1 3 Perspectives on religion and meaning 1 3 Module of choice Autumn choice between 4 options: Cultural concepts 2 3 Non-confessional moral education 2 3 Artistic education: image and media 3 Multilinguism** 3 People and society 4 Physical education 3 Extra muros project Two week stay extra muros, price: ca. 265 3 Science and technology 4 * Classes are taught in French. Minimum level B1 is required. ** Notion of the French language is required. Classes are taught in Dutch, English and French. PRACTICAL COMPONENT Optionally, students can observe and assist mentors in the classroom. LEARNING AGREEMENT Students in preschool and primary education can choose courses from the above lists. A combination of courses from both programmes is only possible under special conditions. Students cannot choose courses from other study programmes. Language courses can be added to the learning agreement (see Language Courses@PXL). The course unit codes and ECTS files including the content of the courses are available on www.pxl.be/international. 10
Campus Vildersstraat - Hasselt EXCHANGE COURSES IN SECONDARY EDUCATION GENERAL SUBJECTS FOR WHOM? International exchange students in the study field of secondary education, on bachelor level. LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION All classes taught in Dutch with tutoring in English 11
PROGRAMME SEPT-FEB SPRING FEB-JUNE Commerce 2a virtual enterprise 3 Commerce 2b virtual enterprise 3 Intercultural Journey Autumn (price: ca. 150) 3 Cross curricular competences Spring 4 Intercultural Journey Spring (price: ca. 500) 3 Elective course ICT-coordinator 6 Generic methodology Autumn 6 Generic methodology Spring 6 ICT 1 choice between 2 options ICT 1 Full Year 3 ICT 1 Spring 3 Intercultural Awareness 4 North-South Crossing Borders 3 Pupil guidance 3 Specialisation choice between 4 specialisations English 3 levels English 1a and/or English 1b 7 7 English 2a and/or English 2b 6 6 English 3 6 French 3 levels French 1a and/or French 1b 7 7 French 2a and/or French 2b 6 6 French 3 6 Computer science 3 levels Computer science 1a and/or computer science 1b 7 7 Computer science 2a and/or computer science 2b 6 6 Computer science 3 6 Geography Geography 2a and/or Geography 2b 6 6 Observation practice French or English Autumn* 10 Observation practice French or English Spring* 10 *Only for students with a specialisation in English or French 12 LEARNING AGREEMENT Students in secondary education can choose courses from the above list. They cannot choose courses from other study programmes. In addition language courses can be added to the learning agreement (see Language Courses@PXL). The course unit codes and ECTS files including the content of the courses are available on www.pxl.be/international.
Campus Vildersstraat - Hasselt EXCHANGE COURSES IN SECONDARY EDUCATION - PHYSICAL EDUCATION FOR WHOM? International exchange students in the study field of sports education, on bachelor level. We do not expect you to master all sports but a good basic level is mandatory. LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION All classes are taught in Dutch, tutoring is in English. 13
PROGRAMME SEPT-FEB * The sports week in Butgenbach is obligatory for all students. ** The student has to have basic skiing skills. SPRING FEB-JUNE Cross curricular competences Sport Spring 4 Generic methodology Autumn 6 Generic methodology Spring 6 Internship: indoor and outdoor sports in Butgenbach* (price: ca. 160) 3 Internship: outdoor sports in Spain (price: ca. 580) 3 Internship: physical education and recreational sports 8 Internship: ski/snowboard in Austria** (price: ca. 550) 3 North-South Crossing Borders 3 Physical Education 2a practice: gymnastics, dance and swimming 3 Physical education 2a theory: physiology 3 Physical education 2b practice: football, basketball and handball 3 Physical education 2b theory: health education and biomechanics 3 Physical education 3: volleyball, athletics, condition training and fighting sports 4 Pupil Guidance 3 Recreational sports 2a: ski/snowboard, training education part 1, mental training, 5 nutrition training and climbing Recreational sports 2b: tennis, dancing activities, recreation sports and training education part 2 5 Recreational sports 3: toddler swimming education, actual fitness, urban sports, traumatology, event management, adapted movement activities 3 14 LEARNING AGREEMENT Students in sports education can choose courses from the above list. They cannot choose courses from other study programmes. In addition language courses can be added to the learning agreement (see Language Courses@PXL). The course unit codes and ECTS files including the content of the courses are available on www.pxl.be/international.
Campus Guffenslaan - Hasselt EXCHANGE COURSES IN HEALTHCARE FOR WHOM? International exchange students in the study field of nursing, occupational therapy or midwifery, on bachelor level. All students should have achieved at least 120 ECTS in their field of study. International students wishing to enroll in the clinical placement must be fluent in at least one of the mentioned languages below. Students who do not have sufficient language skills, can be refused access to this course or will be obliged to follow a part-time language course (15 hours per week). LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION The classes of the course units in this list are taught in Dutch. Tutoring and supervision is in English. English course material is available as well. A sufficient level of language skills (Dutch or English or French) is required for placements and internships. PROGRAMME All courses are organised in a modular way. 15
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY SEPT-JAN SPRING FEB-JUNE Integration OT Competences: Outplacement 1 12 Elective Courses on Healthcare issues* 5 Project Work: Outplacement** 20 20 Project Work: Outplacement 12 Module Enabling Occupation 3 Integration OT Competences: Outplacement 2 12 Bachelor Project 10 Elective Courses on Healthcare issues* 5 * Choice between several options. For details about the elective courses you can contact the departmental coordinator PXL-Healthcare ** You can register for the **Marked course in semester 1 and/or semester 2 NURSING NO SEMESTERS Module 3.4a Basic Internship in General Nursing Wards 5 Module 3.4b Basic Internship in Specialized Nursing Wards 5 Module 3.2 Nursing internship part 1 international 10 Module 3.5 Nursing internship part 2 international 8 Module 3.8 Professional Engagement 3 MIDWIFERY NO SEMESTERS Work Placement 1: Delivery Room 15 Work Placement 2: High-Risk 9 Work Placement 3: Specific Perinatal Care 6 LEARNING AGREEMENT Courses from different study programmes cannot be combined. Language courses can be added to the learning agreement (see Language Courses@PXL). The course unit codes and ECTS files including the content of the courses are available on www.pxl.be/international. 16
Campus Elfde Linie - Hasselt EXCHANGE COURSES IN IT FOR WHOM? International exchange students in the study field of IT, on bachelor level. LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION Classes are in Dutch. Course material, tutoring and individual projects are in English. PROGRAMME SPRING FEB - JUNE Web Essentials 6 Cisco Academy: CCNA 1 3 Cisco Academy: CCNA 2* 3 Cisco Academy: CCNA 3 3 Cisco Academy: CCNA 4* 3 Programming Advanced 9 Web Advanced 6 Statistics for IT 3 Elective Course Project choice between 2 options: Project Application Development** 3 Project Systems & Networks*** 3 * These course units have to be studied independently through English course material, with the possibility of tutoring in English. There are no classes. ** This course unit can only be followed in combination with the course unit Programming Advanced. *** This course unit can only be followed in combination with at least the first 3 Cisco curriculum courses. LEARNING AGREEMENT Students in IT can choose courses from the above list. They cannot add courses from other study programmes. In addition language courses can be added to the learning agreement (see Language Courses@PXL). The course unit codes and ECTS files including the content of the courses are available on www.pxl.be/international. 17
Campus Elfde Linie - Hasselt EXCHANGE COURSES IN VISUAL ARTS FOR WHOM? PXL-MAD offers a fixed compilation of bachelor courses for exchange students in visual arts: graphic design, object and jewellery, fine arts. Students must have completed two years (120 ECTS credits) of art studies at a bachelor level before arrival. www.pxl-mad.be 18 LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION Although Dutch is the language of instruction and communication, international students will be supervised in English.
PROGRAMME SEPT-JAN SPRING FEB-JUNE Autumn semester Studio 1* - choice between 9 disciplines 16 Studio Graphic Design 1 Studio Illustrative Design 1 Studio Interactive Design 1 Studio Advertising Design 1 Studio Ceramics 1 Studio Painting 1 Studio Printmaking 1 Studio Sculpture & Installation 1 Studio Object and Jewellery 1 Group Exhibition Project 1 6 Drawing 1 5 Image Analysis 1 3 Spring semester Studio 2* - choice between 9 disciplines 18 Studio Graphic Design 2 Studio Illustrative Design 2 Studio Interactive Design 2 Studio Advertising Design 2 Studio Ceramics 2 Studio Painting 2 Studio Printmaking 2 Studio Sculpture & Installation 2 Studio Object and Jewellery 2 Group Exhibition Project 2 6 Drawing 2 6 *The student can only choose one studio PREREQUISITES An extended electronic artistic and personal portfolio presenting professionally a minimum of 20 arts works must be submitted. The approval of the application is based on this portfolio. LEARNING AGREEMENT Students in visual arts can choose courses from the above list. They cannot add courses from other study programmes.in addition language courses can be added to the learning agreement (see Language Courses@PXL). The course unit codes and ECTS files including the content of the courses are available on www.pxl.be/international. 19
Campus Vildersstraat - Hasselt EXCHANGE COURSES IN MEDIA & TOURISM FOR WHOM? International exchange students in the study field of communication management, journalism or tourism and leisure management, on bachelor level. LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION All classes are taught in English. PROGRAMME COMMUNICATION MANAGEMENT SEPT-JAN SPRING FEB-JUNE Digital Photography 4 Direct Marketing Communication 4 International Communication & Project 3 Marketing 4 Professional Communication 1 3 Public Relations 5 Spanish level A1 3 Spanish level B1 4 Communication Internationale & Projet* 3 Communication Professionnelle 1* 3 Advertising Media Planning 4 Market Analysis 6 Marketing PR, Promotions, In Store Communication & Packaging 5 Online Communication and Information 4 International Communication Project 8 Spanish level A2 3 20 *These course units are taught in French.
JOURNALISM SEPT-JAN English for Journalism 6 International Publishing 6 European Integration Belgium in Europe 4 Radio Journalism 4 Television Journalism 4 International Media Landscape 3 Media Development 3 Fact Checking 3 TOURISM AND LEISURE MANAGEMENT SEPT-JAN Destination Management 4 Tourism Practicals 6 Tourism Geography 4 Tourism Marketing 4 EXTRA COURSES Students in communication management can add the following courses from the programme of business management (PXL-Business) to their learning agreement. SEPT-DEC European Studies 3 Understanding Global Cultures 3 Applied Marketing Research SME s 3 Doing Business with New Markets 6 LEARNING AGREEMENT Students in communication management, journalism and tourism and leisure management can choose courses from the above lists. A combination of courses from the different programmes is possible. Only students in communication management can add the extra courses from the programme of business management. In addition language courses can be added to the learning agreement (see Language Courses@PXL). The course unit codes and ECTS files including the content of the courses are available on www.pxl.be/international. 21
Campus Bootstraat - Hasselt EXCHANGE COURSES IN MUSIC FOR WHOM? International exchange students in the study field of pop & rock music, on bachelor level. Students should have completed two years (120 ECTS) of music studies at a bachelor level before arrival. LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION The courses are taught in Dutch, however due to the high level of interaction and the possibility of tutoring in English, this should not pose a problem. PROGRAMME MUSIC PERFORMANCE SEPT-JAN SPRING FEB-JUNE Instrument* 7 8 Stage and Studio Performance 7 8 Soundlab 3 3 Masterclasses 3 Music Production Analysis 3 Web technology 3 Rhythm Section Lab 3 Improvisation Lab 3 Interdisciplinary Project 3 *Applicants have to choose between guitar, bass, drums, keys, vocals or electronic music. MUSIC MANAGEMENT 22 SEPT - JAN Strategy in Music Management 6 Event Management 3 Project management 9 Masterclasses 3 Music Production Analysis 3 Web Technology 3 Interdisciplinary Project 3
MUSIC ENGINEER SEPT - JAN Masterclasses 3 Music Production Analysis 5 Web technology 3 Interdisciplinary Project 3 STUDIO* Studio 12 Studio: Projects 7 Studio: Production and Producing 3 LIVE* PA 12 PA: Projects 7 Production Engineering in PA 3 *Applicants have to choose between Studio or Live. PREREQUISITES In addition to the application form and learning agreement, an extended electronic artistic and personal portfolio must be submitted. The approval of the application is based on this portfolio. LEARNING AGREEMENT Students in music can choose courses from the above list. They cannot add courses from other study programmes. In addition language courses can be added to the learning agreement (see Language Courses@PXL). The course unit codes and ECTS files including the content of the courses are available on www.pxl.be/international. 23
Campus Vildersstraat - Hasselt EXCHANGE COURSES IN SOCIAL WORK FOR WHOM? International exchange students in the study field of social work, on bachelor level. LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION Classes are taught in Dutch. The international students work on individual projects, tutoring is offered in English. Students may participate in the Dutch taught classes. PROGRAMME INTERNATIONAL COURSES IN SOCIAL WORK, PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT SEPT-JAN Integrated social work 6: the professional human resources worker 9 Human resources management 5 Work methods: human resources in practice 6 Legal science for the human resources worker 5 Applied research 5 24 LEARNING AGREEMENT Students in social work can choose courses from the above list. They cannot add courses from other study programmes. In addition language courses can be added to the learning agreement (see Language Courses@PXL). The course unit codes and ECTS files including the content of the courses are available on www.pxl.be/international.
Campus Diepenbeek EXCHANGE COURSES IN BIOTECHNOLOGY AND GREEN MANAGEMENT FOR WHOM? International exchange students in the study field of biotechnology or green management, on bachelor level. All students should have achieved at least 120 ECTS in their field of study. LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION All courses are taught in Dutch, but tutoring is offered in English. Due to the high level of interaction and tutoring in English this should not pose a problem. GREEN MANAGEMENT NATURE- AND FOREST CONSERVATION - PUBLIC SPACE AND TREE NURSERY - GARDEN LANDSCAPING SEPT-JAN SPRING FEB-JUNE Bachelor project in greenery management* 15 15 Organisation and society* 3 3 Work placement in a company/institute within greenery management* 11 11 Small business project 3 Field trip abroad 3 *You can register for the *marked courses in either semester 1 or semester 2. 25
Campus Diepenbeek PROGRAMME BIOTECHNOLOGY SEPT-JAN *You can register for the *marked courses in either semester 1 or semester 2. SPRING FEB-JUNE Food technology Work placement in a food technology company* 11 11 Bachelor project in food technology* 15 15 Technical project: food technology 5 Organisation and society* 3 3 Practical applications in food technology 6 Project: specialisation 4 Environmental Technology Work placement in an environmental technology company 11 Bachelor project in environmental technology* 15 15 Technical project: environmental technology 5 Environmental technology: case studies 8 Organisation and society* 3 3 Project: specialisation 4 Molecular Biology Bachelor project in molecular biology* 26 26 Technical project: molecular biology 5 Organisation and society* 3 3 Project: specialisation 4 PREREQUISITES For students applying for a bachelor project or a work placement approval and allocation is based on a CV with relevant experience and a transcript of records. 26 LEARNING AGREEMENT Students in biotechnology and green management can choose courses from the above list. They cannot add courses from other study programmes. In addition language courses can be added to the learning agreement (see Language Courses@PXL). The course unit codes and ECTS files including the content of the courses are available on www.pxl.be/international.
Campus Diepenbeek EXCHANGE COURSES IN CONSTRUCTION FOR WHOM? Exchange students in the study field of construction, on bachelor level. All students should have achieved at least 120 ECTS in the study field of construction or other technical study fields LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION All courses are taught in Dutch, but tutoring is offered in English. BUILDING/INFRASTRUCTURE SEPT-JAN SPRING FEB-JUNE CAD Modeling of a Footbridge in 3D 4 CAD Modeling of an Industrial Building in 3D 4 Bachelor Project* 25 25 Small Business Project** 3 3 Buildings: Project 8 Communication & Research 3 LifeLong Learning 3 * You can register for the *marked course in either semester 1 or semester 2. **You can register for the **marked course in semester 1 and/or semester 2. PREREQUISITES For students applying for the Bachelor Project approval and allocation is based on a CV with relevant experience and a transcript of records. LEARNING AGREEMENT Students in construction can choose courses from the above list. They cannot add courses from other study programmes. In addition language courses can be added to the learning agreement (see Language Courses@PXL). The course unit codes and ECTS files including the content of the courses are available on www.pxl.be/international. 27
Campus Diepenbeek EXCHANGE COURSES IN ELECTROMECHANICS FOR WHOM? Exchange students in the study field of electromechanics, on bachelor level. All students should have achieved at least 120 ECTS in the study field of electromechanics. LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION The course unit Bachelor Project corresponds to a thesis, any guidance can be given in English.The other courses are taught in Dutch, but course information and audio material will be provided in English. Tutoring will also be offered in English. 28
PROGRAMME SEPT-JAN SPRING FEB-JUNE Technical drawing 6 Technical languages: German and French 3 Technical project 2 3 CAD and reverse engineering 8 Robotics 5 International bachelor project* 20 20 Small business project** 3 3 Technical project 1 4 Automation 3 Applied technical languages: German and French 3 CAD 4 Global engagement* 3 3 * You can register for the *marked courses in either semester 1 or semester 2. ** You can register for the **marked course in semester 1 and/or semester 2. PREREQUISITES For students applying for the Bachelor Project approval and allocation is based on a CV with relevant experience and a transcript of records. LEARNING AGREEMENT Students in electromechanics can choose courses from the above list. They cannot add courses from other study programmes. In addition language courses can be added to the learning agreement (see Language Courses@PXL). The course unit codes and ECTS files including the content of the courses are available on www.pxl.be/international. 29
Campus Diepenbeek EXCHANGE COURSES IN ELECTRONICS-ICT FOR WHOM? Exchange students in the study field of electronics and computer science, on bachelor level. All students should have achieved at least 120 ECTS in the study field of electronics and computer science. LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION All courses are taught in Dutch, but tutoring and course material is offered in English. PROGRAMME SEPT-JAN SPRING FEB-JUNE Mechatronics with LabVIEW 3 Embedded FPGA 3 Small Business Project 3 Building Automation 3 Electronics engineering project* 18 18 *You can register for the *marked courses in either semester 1 or semester 2, not both. PREREQUISITES For students applying for the Electronics Engineering Project approval and allocation is based on a CV with relevant experience and a transcript of records. LEARNING AGREEMENT Students in electronics and computer science can choose courses from the above list. They cannot add courses from other study programmes. In addition language courses can be added to the learning agreement (see Language Courses@PXL). The course unit codes and ECTS files including the content of the courses are available on www.pxl.be/international. 30
STUDENT SERVICES HOUSING SERVICE Our housing service assists you in finding a room at a reasonable price on the private market. Note that PXL University College doesn t have own student residences. LAPTOP SERVICE The PXL Laptop Service assists students with configuring their laptops, e-mail settings and technical problems. STUDENT CATERING PXL offers student catering on our campuses. FREE BIKE RENTAL Since distances are small, cycling is the ideal way of travelling around Hasselt and Diepenbeek. We offer free bike rental for all students. CHEAP BUSES With a campus pass (20 ), students can travel by bus in Hasselt and between Hasselt and the Campus in Diepenbeek. The campus pass is valid for one year. CONTACT Studentservices@pxl.be 31
APPLICATION APPLICATION PROCEDURE Students from higher education institutions that have an inter-institutional agreement with PXL can apply for a student exchange period. The application documents consist of: Application form Learning agreement Certificate of English proficiency, signed by the home university (level B1 is required) An extended electronic artistic and personal portfolio for students applying for PXL-Music and PXL-MAD A CV and a transcript of records for students applying for a project or a work placement at PXL-Tech The application procedure is online. All the forms must be filled in and uploaded in Mobility Online. See www.pxl.be/international. LEARNING AGREEMENT The learning agreement can only contain course units from one study programme. Students cannot combine courses from different study programmes, unless specified otherwise. In addition language courses can be added to the learning agreement (see Language Courses@PXL). The course unit codes and ECTS files including the content of the courses are available on www.pxl.be/international. APPLICATION DEADLINES All the forms have to be filled in, approved and signed by the home institution and uploaded by: 01/06/2016 for students applying for the Autumn semester or 1 st trimester 15/11/2016 for students applying for the Spring semester KNOWLEDGE OF ENGLISH We expect students to have level B1 in English, according to the European Framework of Reference. Except for native speakers, this should be certified with a certificate of your university or a recognised language testing centre or the results of the OLS test (Erasmus+). STUDY LOAD AND A full time programme consists of 20 ECTS for one trimester, 30 ECTS for one semester and 60 ECTS credits for a whole academic year. 1 ECTS credit corresponds to 25 to 30 working hours, all included (attending classes, working an studying at home, passing exams,...). 32
ACADEMIC CALENDAR Summer school IC4Life: 05/09/2016-15/09/2016 Summer school English: 12/09/2016-16/09/2016 SEMESTERS: Autumn semester: 19/09/2016-05/02/2017 Spring semester: 06/02/2017-02/07/2017 TRIMESTERS: 1st trimester: 19/09/2016-11/12/2016 Autumn Holidays: 31/10/2016-06/11/2016 Christmas Holidays: 26/12/2016-08/01/2017 Carnival Holidays: 27/02/2017-05/03/2017 Easter Holidays: 03/04/2017-16/04/2017 Summer Holidays: 03/07/2017-20/08/2017 2nd trimester: 12/12/2016-19/03/2017 3rd trimester: 20/03/2017-02/07/2017 33
Campus Guffenslaan - Hasselt ADVANCED HEALTH CARE Together with Zuyd University of Applied Sciences, PXL offers an international honours programme Advanced Health Care. This challenging programme incorporates the latest insights in the development and provision of excellent health care. This one year programme is open to professionals from around the world who have a bachelor s degree (or equivalent) in health care. Outstanding students who are about to complete their bachelor s degree are also encouraged to apply. Exchange students cannot register for this international honours programme. More information about the programme and the application procedure: www.international.zuyd.nl/studying/study-programmes/short-programmes. 34
Campus Elfde Linie - Hasselt MASTER IN VISUAL ARTS PXL-MAD offers an English one year master degree programme in Visual Arts for the studios: Object & Jewellery Art Sense(s) Lab (Fine Arts) Reading Type & Typography (Graphic Design) International students with an academic Bachelor (180 ECTS) in Visual (Fine) Arts can register for the master degree programme. Exchange students cannot register for this master programme. More information about the programme and the application procedure: www.pxl-mad.be. 35
CONTACT International Relations Office PXL University College Hogeschool PXL Elfde-Liniestraat 23A Building D B-3500 Hasselt Belgium www.pxl.be/international international@pxl.be