Global Employability & Culture Experience in Bangkok, Thailand
Key Information
Information
Application Deadline: 02/02/26 at 12:00 pm
Ref: 10009995
Dates
Departure Date: 06/06/25
Return Date: 20/06/26
Costs
£556 - £612 plus flights: The student contribution towards the programme fee (including accommodation). Participants will book their own flights independently, with eligible students. qualifying to receive up to £905 towards these costs
Funding
DMU Global Bursary: £600
Additional Funding: £238-294
Booking
Accommodation: Shared hotel rooms booked by Pagoda Projects
Travel: Students book flights independently
Contact
General Enquiries: Global Mobility Office - dmuglobal@dmu.ac.uk
Trip Lead: Global Mobility Office - dmuglobal@dmu.ac.uk
How to pay
Payment details: Students will be required to pay the programme fee contribution of either £556 or £612 after accepting their offer of a place on this opportunity. Additionally, Students will be required to pay £800-850 (approx) for flights, as well as any additional costs such as UK transfers, food and drink, and visa (if applicable)
Your application
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Trip Profile
Independence
Independence
Trip price
Trip price
Trip duration
Trip duration
Eligibility
All DMU undergraduate students are eligible to participate in this opportunity. We particularly welcome applications from:
- Students who are enrolled on, and on-track to complete the DMU Global Intercultural Competence Course (*priority group*)
- Students in their first year at DMU who are interested in pursuing further international experiences (such as Studying on Exchange) as part of their degree
- Students participating in the Future You programme with DMU Careers
- Students interested in working overseas who wish to gain insight into the working world in South East Asia
The maximum number of places available is 15. Shortlisted students may be invited to an interview to learn more about your interest and motivations in applying for this opportunity and outcomes will be communicated following the group interview. Please check our eligibility criteria for further details.
About
In cooperation with our partner, Pagoda Projects, this two-week Global Employability (GE) Experience in the bustling city of Bangkok, Thailand, is designed to enhance students’ employability and cultural awareness through a dynamic mix of networking opportunities, employability workshops, and immersive activities. This programme offers a unique opportunity for students to explore a new country, develop valuable intercultural fluency, and grow in confidence as they prepare for the global job market.
Participants will engage with local professionals, university alumni, and peers while upskilling in essential transferable skills such as leadership, communication, teamwork, and problem-solving. We work with British private and public sector representation in Thailand to ensure that the best possible experience is provided.
Bangkok is the capital of Thailand, and often ranked among the world’s most visited cities. With rich Buddhist tradition meeting lively nightlife, the city is home to all kinds of experiences as impressive as its internationally loved cuisine. And if you find yourself wanting a change of pace, there’s a myriad of adventures possible outside of the city, whether its waterfalls, diverse landscapes or elephant sanctuaries that take your fancy. You can find details of the proposed schedule here:
Learning Objectives
The objectives of this trip to Thailand are:
To get a flavour of the what the programme will look like, watch the video of DMU students on a similar experience in Vietnam…
What to expect?
The programme includes: 2 weeks of professional and cultural activities; In country transfers, hotel accommodation (x2 sharing in single gender rooms), breakfast and some dinners, 24/7 in-country support, welcome pack (sim card and travel card); health and travel insurance. Specific in-country activities will include:
The programme fee for this opportunity is £1450 (including accommodation) and will be part-funded through a £600 DMU Global bursary and a grant of £238 or £294 from the Turing Scheme, depending on whether participants meet the schemes widening participation definition. This means that students will contribute the following towards the programme fee:
In addition to the programme fee, students will be required to pay for and book flights to Bangkok, Thailand (approx. £800-850). Those who meet the widening participation criteria are eligible to receive up to £950 toward the cost return flights.