Work experience

Undergraduate placements and work experience*

One of the key factors that could make a student stand out to a potential employer is having undertaken some vocationally relevant work experience.

Our career advisors support a large number of students across a diverse range of programmes by providing guidance and advice on securing placements and work experience opportunities. They also help students with exploring and applying for work placements and work experience opportunities through talks, one-to-one guidance, workshops, presentations and events, as well as providing information and resources.

Many of our undergraduate degrees offer the option of a one-year placement, sometimes referred to as a sandwich year. This typically takes place after year two, subject to availability and successful application. Placement opportunities are not guaranteed, and students are usually responsible for applying for and securing a suitable placement with support from the University.

Students will have the opportunity to apply for placements with a range of organisations across the public and private sectors.