When to apply?
DMU Global organises a range of overseas trips throughout the academic year. The schedule below outlines the three application rounds and trip dates for the 2024-25 academic year:
Application round | Trip dates | Student application dates |
---|---|---|
Term 1 (Autumn) | 1 September – 31 December 2024 | Open: Tuesday 7 May 2024 Close: Wednesday 29 May 2024 |
Term 2 (Spring) | 1 January – 27 April 2025 | Open: Monday 30 September 2024 Close: Monday 21 October 2024 |
Term 3 (Summer) | 28 April – 31 August 2025 | Open: Monday 13 January 2025 Close: Monday 3 February 2025 |
How do I find DMU Global opportunities?
This video will give you an overview of how you can find overseas opportunities on our website, as well as useful information about the opportunity advert.
How do I apply?
This video will give you an overview of how to apply for overseas opportunities, as well as important information about the application form.
Application form questions and tips
To apply for a DMU Global opportunity you need to complete our online application form. Click the ‘Apply Now’ button or link (these are unique to each opportunity) in the opportunity advert that you would like to apply for.
In our application form you will need to provide three distinct answers for the following questions:
Application tips
As long as you are eligible to take part in the opportunity, selection decisions will be based on the quality of your answers for the questions above. Below we have included some tips for writing a good application:
Can I apply for more than one trip?
Students are recommended to apply for just one overseas trip per year. You may wish to apply for a second trip at the same time, but any additional applications will not be considered, and may be deleted.
What happens after I’ve applied?
This video will give you an overview of what happens after you have applied, and the steps you need to take if you are offered a place on an opportunity.
Next steps
You will receive the outcome of your application by email within 7 days of the opportunity deadline closing. If you are offered a place, you will need to complete the following steps to formally accept your place:
If bookings are being made by your Faculty, the bursary will be deducted from the total cost of the booking. You will be asked to make a payment for the remainder of the cost of your trip through the DMU online store.
After you have formally accepted and paid for your place, you will be invited to attend a DMU Global briefing session. This will give you more information about your trip.
What happens if I change my mind?
You will have up to 14 days from submitting your additional details to withdraw from the DMU Global opportunity. If you no longer wish to participate in the opportunity, please email dmuglobal@dmu.ac.uk.
Important: if you withdraw from the opportunity after 14 days of submitting your additional details you will be liable for costs incurred to the university, including full repayment of the DMU Global Bursary.
How will my DMU Global opportunity be recognised?
All opportunities are formally recorded on your HEAR (Higher Education Achievement Report). Some opportunities are directly linked to academic modules and may include some form of assessment.