Do you have a career plan? It’s okay if you don’t, we don’t expect you to have everything figured out yet. Because how do you know what to pursue if you haven’t tried it out for yourself? It’s why we include as much real-world application as possible on our courses.

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Success Coaches

As a student you can receive coaching from a Student Success Coach. They aim to provide you with the tools and support you need to achieve your education goals and make the most of what university life offers.

Learn more about our Success Coaches

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Career support/Talent Team

The Talent Team are rigorous in shaping your unique professional profile. It can be a daunting prospect to send off your first job application, but our team have championed thousands of applications and couldn’t be better placed to elevate your employability. They offer free psychometric tests, interview tips and tricks, and CV reviews, alongside hosting employability networking fairs.

Careers and employability services

Work experience

There’s no better way to find out what you love doing than trying it out for yourself. Work placements* are a way to find out what resonates with your strengths and passions, where the work responsibilities are equal to your level of study and experience. Your Academic Tutor regularly checks in, alongside your manager, providing support from both sides.

Learn more about placements

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Add+vantage Scheme

This scheme is a unique opportunity to explore other subjects outside your course. It’s a tool for two things: diversifying your portfolio and chasing your interests. Discover new knowledge, broaden your skills and maybe get a qualification along the way**.

Add+vantage scheme

Global university

Have you ever been to New York? There’s actually dozens of places you could go on some courses (but this will cost a bit more, you should check our disclaimers**). We’re a truly global university; we know how to support students looking to gain international experiences, and provide students from abroad with the support they need to settle into their new home.

Global opportunities

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Disclaimers

Disclaimers

*Qualifications may be subject to competitive application and/or additional costs.

**Please note that we are unable to guarantee any UK or International opportunities (whether required or optional) such as internships, work experience, field trips, conferences, placements or study abroad opportunities and that all such opportunities may be subject to additional costs (which could include, but is not limited to, equipment, materials, bench fees, studio or facilities hire, travel, accommodation and visas), competitive application, availability and/or meeting any applicable visa requirements. To ensure that you fully understand the visa requirements, please contact the International Office.