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Gain Skills and Experience

Developing your skills through work experience and study can help with career planning and securing a graduate job.

Develop experience to suit you and your degree stage

In this section you can find out about summer internships, year-long placements or shorter periods of experience such as insight days or shadowing. You could also volunteer or complete virtual work experience. Find out how to apply and access vacancy websites.

You could develop skills and experience through one of our careers modules. Gain academic credit while volunteering, completing a placement year or in a part time job.

Spending time working or studying abroad can give you skills that are highly sought after by graduate employers. Find out how to find opportunities and apply.