The performance effects of international study placements versus work placements

Abstract To be competitive, universities across the world are embedding an international perspective into every layer of institution’s operational structure. For higher education (HE) providers that offer sandwich degrees (4-year undergraduate courses with a compulsory placement after second year), this allows students to choose range options. Students can enter labour market for one year, or they go overseas study at foreign institution. some students, it might even possible do both. However, regarding final year degree performance, which option leads student performance? In paper, we aim shed light on empirical question. Our results drawn from Aston University (UK) is world-leading in Advanced Technology. Overall, using large dataset, find who have built their programme, work has more powerful impact performance compared abroad. findings important implications students.