Placement Year
- Paid or unpaid:
- Paid
- Location:
- Placement years are available across the region, country and world
- Time available:
- Full-time work
- Study level:
- Undergraduate
- Formal recognition:
- Degree Accreditation
- Cost:
- No specific cost to participate, but relocation costs may be involved
A placement year can help you:
- gain experience
- develop commercial awareness
- increase your confidence
- make contacts within the sector
It can also be a great way to try out a career choice and consider if it’s a good fit for you in the future.
Most placements are paid, although there are some exceptions
You can expect to:
- complete your placement after your penultimate year of study (this will extend your degree by one year)
- continue as a registered student, with access to University services
- find and apply for the placement yourself, with support from the Careers Service
- complete a 120 credit module while on placement, such as the Careers Service Module
- have a university contact available to discuss any personal or workplace issues
Skills you'll develop
Primary skills
- Skill: ImpactCollaboration
- Skill: ImpactCommunication
- Skill: CreativityCreative thinking
- Skill: CreativityProblem solving
- Skill: ExcellenceReflective and self-aware
- Skill: ExcellenceSelf-management
Secondary skills
- Skill: ExcellenceAdaptability and resilience
- Skill: ImpactFuture facing
- Skill: ExcellenceSelf-directed learning
