Electives, intercalation and special study

• An elective is a placement of your choice, sometimes abroad.
• Intercalation adds a year for another degree.
• Student-selected components let you explore topics in depth.
• Each adds cost and time: plan the money first.

Deciding what suits you

• Electives let you see practice somewhere different, at home or abroad. Plan early and budget for costs.
• Intercalating adds a year of extra study, often a degree. It can build research or academic skills but costs time and money.
• Talk to students who have done each and to your tutor.

This page is general education, reviewed 27 October 2026. Rules, fees and dates change: always confirm with the official sources below. It is not medical, legal or immigration advice.