Turing Scheme

The Turing Scheme is the UK’s global programme for studying and working abroad, and offers funding for students to embark on once-in-a-lifetime opportunities for personal and professional development.

The funding is recognition of the University’s ambition to support students studying and working abroad, and evidence of the importance BCU places on broadening student horizons and enabling their aspirations to be met.

The Turing Scheme is the UK’s global programme for studying and working abroad, and offers students once-in-a-lifetime opportunities for personal and professional development.

Turing gives students the opportunity to develop new skills, gain vital international experience and boost their employability, as well as developing a wide range of soft skills, language skills and a better understanding of other cultures.

BCU's funding award through the scheme this year is up 54% compared with last year's award.

Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) Professor Peter Francis said:

BCU has secured funding for students to undertake international work and study during the forthcoming academic year. This is a great opportunity for our students to develop personally and professionally, and to gain new skills and absorb different cultures and ways of living, which in turn will broaden their horizons and make them more attractive to employers in the region and globally

This funding boost, much more than we received last academic year, will support hundreds of students across all our faculties to take part in study abroad, work placements, volunteering, summer schools and elective placements, with a strong focus on students from disadvantaged backgrounds. I'm so pleased that we can offer this through the Turing scheme. It really is an exciting and life-enhancing opportunity for all.

How much funding could I receive?

2023/24 grant amounts are:

For programmes with a total duration of four to eight weeks: £480 - £545 per month (depending on destination)
For programmes with a total duration of nine weeks to 12 months: £335 - £380 per month (depending on destination)

Students who identify as from a disadvantaged background may be eligible for an additional grant amount (as below) and an additional travel grant, ranging from £20 and £1,360 depending on the destination distance:

For programmes with a total duration of four to eight weeks: £655 - £950 per month (depending on destination)
For programmes with a total duration of nine weeks to 12 months: £445 - £490 per month (depending on destination)

For additional information on the scheme, please visit the Turing Scheme website.

For enquiries please contact goabroad@bcu.ac.uk

Go Abroad options

Exchange programmes

An exchange programme lasts for one semester at one of our partner universities across the globe. You will have the opportunity to obtain credits which are then recognised by BCU.

We have exchange opportunities in Europe, USA, Mexico, Australia, South Korea and many more! Please note that your academic study pathway will determine these destinations.

Exchange opportunities

Summer programmes

Each year, the University offers several places for BCU students to volunteer or study overseas at our partner institutions/organisations during the summer.

You can gain the same benefits from short-term programmes as with longer-term semester or full-year exchange. This could be the perfect option for you if you've never been abroad or don't want to spend too long away from home but still want an exciting study abroad experience. In previous years, our students have been to Europe, Brazil, China, Brunei, India, Mexico, South Korea, and Taiwan.

All students are eligible to apply.

How to apply

HELS Go Abroad

HELS Go Abroad is an international mobility programme for undergraduate students studying in the Faculty of Health, Education and Life Sciences at BCU. The programme aims to enrich studies, broaden cultural horizons and develop key skills valued by employers through a wide range of international opportunities.

HELS Go Abroad offers financial support in the form of a bursary and gives students access to a range of opportunities with one of our international partners, including study trips, elective placements and short-term summer programmes.

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