Support

We're here to help you find a placement that fits your degree and future goals. We'll make sure you're ready for the role by supporting you with the professional and personal skills you need to succeed. Most placements are paid, and we'll be there to support you every step of the way, no matter what placement you choose.

How we support you

Recognised as the Best University Careers and Employability Service at the National Undergraduate Employability (NUE) Awards 2022; we will support you throughout your placement experience. 

We can assist you with the application process, be there during the placement and help with your return to your studies. 

Employability and Careers Team

Our Employability and Careers team will encourage you to be proactive and apply for your industry placement yourself, by writing a CV and cover letter. The application process can include interviews and assessment centres for which we offer support to ensure you are well-prepared. We also offer additional support if you decide to source your placement, subject to university requirements being met.

Personal and senior tutors

Your school or department will have a Director of Employability who is an academic member of staff with responsibility for delivering the Professional Training scheme, and supporting you at all stages of the journey. We also have a Placements and Employability team to support you from the application process through to the completion of your placement.

A placement tutor from your school or department will be appointed who will meet with you to offer support and check on your progress (the exact number of meetings will be dependent on your placement length and particular course).

Coaching scheme

For our undergraduate students, we offer a Professional Training coaching scheme, where you can be paired with a student who has recently returned from their placement.

A coach will assist you with:

  • Giving you friendly support and advice.
  • Helping you through the placement-seeking process.
  • Preparing you for the world of work.

Online resources

There is an array of online resources available to support you throughout this process, including our interactive Professional Training module. This module has been designed to provide you with guidance and signpost you to the most useful tools and resources.

Language skills

Some placements abroad may involve learning and communicating in a language other than English, as such we have support available to help you develop your language skills.

During the application process, the careers department is with you at every step. At the early stages, they offer sessions to go through your CV and cover letter, and towards the latter stages they help with mock interviews in order to give you the best possible chance of securing a placement. Henry Lea, BSc (Hons) Business Economics