Student stories

The support services provided by the University for my placement were amazing and made the entire process – from sending off my CV to arriving in Texas – so much easier. I received advice and guidance at every step, which really boosted my confidence." 

My placement year helped me ultimately decide that I love the office environment and am passionate about sales and marketing. I feel confident that the skills I developed during my placement will assist me in getting a role in the future. 

Studying Criminology and Sociology has provided me with lots of opportunities to apply my knowledge from lectures in real-life situations and assignments. I've received a huge amount of support from my lecturers who speak engagingly about the topics they teach.

I really enjoyed using my Professional Training placement to not only gain an insight into working within the charity sector, but also to actually give back to my community. 

I love how we get to explore so many aspects of the criminal world, not just the typical 'prisons' and how criminals are punished. The Criminology course goes well beyond that; it discusses the why and how for almost every aspect you can imagine, such as treatments, prevention and broader societal impacts.

For anyone considering an internship abroad, I can’t recommend it highly enough. Not only do you get hands-on experience, but you also gain cultural insights that no classroom can offer.