Application Process – DMU Global

When to apply?

DMU Global will be organising a range of overseas trips throughout the 2023-24 academic year. We will be publishing details of the opportunities on offer for the 2023-24 academic year according to the following schedule:

Application round	Trip dates	Student application dates
Term 1 (Autumn)	1 September – 31 December 2023	Open: Tuesday 9 May 2023 Close: Tuesday 30 May 2023
Term 2 (Spring)	1 January – 28 April 2024	Open: Monday 2 October 2023 Close: Monday 23 October 2023
Term 3 (Summer)	29 April – 31 August 2024	Open: Monday 15 January 2024 Close: Monday 5 February 2024

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:

Why do you want to take part in this opportunity? Your answers may refer to academic, professional or personal motivations. Use the 100 word limit for each text box to fully explain and showcase your interest in the opportunity
What skills or knowledge do you hope to develop as a result of participating in this opportunity? E.g. Enriching your subject knowledge, enhancing intercultural awareness, developing communication skills, adaptability, confidence etc. Make specific reference to the opportunity you are applying for, your interest in the country, culture and planned activities

Important: our application form will time out after 60 minutes and data will not be saved

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:

Prepare your three answers for each of the two motivation statements in advance of making the application
Use the 100 word limit for each text box to fully explain and showcase your interest in the opportunity
Clearly demonstrate your motivations with particular reference to academic, professional or personal development
Make specific reference to the opportunity you are applying for, your interest in the country, culture and planned activities

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:

Submit some additional details to help us better meet your needs and accept the student agreement, the terms and conditions of your experience.
Submit your bank details in the MyBank Account tile (only if you are responsible for booking travel). We will aim to pay your bursary into the specified account at least two months before your departure date.

If you don’t formally accept your place within 10 days of receiving your offer email then the offer may be withdrawn and you could lose your place on the opportunity.

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.