Learning from work
This route allows you to draw upon experience gained through existing work (paid or unpaid) for academic credit.
We will help you use your work, including running your own business*, to build a bank of skills that you can use to impress employers when you graduate. At the same time, you will become more aware of how you’re contributing to your existing workplace and how you can illustrate your value to employers.
*If you wish to use your own business as your placement, please contact the Careers Service for advice on supervision.
What can I do?
Students have undertaken work in a wide variety of sectors and roles - take a look at our examples of placements (PDF: 209KB) for ideas and inspiration.
NB: You must have confirmed part-time term-time work before you start the module, and you must confirm your choice of placement with your personal tutor or degree programme director.
Need more help?
- Careers Service: Vacancies Online - search for part-time jobs and placements.
- Finding a part-time job - for additional sources of part-time vacancies.
- Work experience - advice and links to sources of placements.
- Making applications - information and advice on preparing CVs and covering letters, completing application forms and contacting employers speculatively. Get feedback on your CV, application form or covering letter - support is available from 10.00am – 4.30pm, Monday - Friday; no appointment needed.
Key Resources
- Outstanding student case studies (PDF: 1MB)
- International Students' Experiences of the Career Development module (PDF: 221KB)
You may also be interested in
- Student tutoring - supporting learners in primary, secondary and special schools, or on campus.
- Student volunteering - volunteering through the Students' Union.