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Placements

Information for students

Placements benefit students in a number of ways:

  • You can apply the knowledge of your degree subject in a real-life working situation.
  • The knowledge gained from your time in a professional environment informs your final year project work and academic study.
  • You will develop contacts that could lead to an offer of a permanent position by your employer on graduation.
  • Placements are usually salaried. This may help you to manage your finances for your current and final year.
  • Successful completion of professional training is recognised on your degree certificate when you graduate, offering additional evidence to employers of your competency and experience.
  • You will have gained some first hand experience of the recruitment and interview process, which will increase your confidence when you next interview.
  • You get the opportunity to enjoy a different way of living for up to a year.
Courses with placement opportunities

The following courses offer placements for students

Undergraduate courses

Courses with a twelve month placement:

The two courses above are also available with an integrated foundation year

The three courses above are also available with an integrated foundation year

the following integrated masters awards also have a 12 month placement:

Postgraduate courses

Courses with a three month project placement:
Nicola Hann, BSc Mathematicss with Finance

What our students say

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"My placement year was very rewarding, and feel I gained a lot from the experience. I have expanded my knowledge and developed skills which would not have happened if I chose not to do my placement year. "

Nicola Hann, BSc Mathematicss with Finance

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Samantha, BSc Mathematicss with Finance

What our students say

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"I thoroughly enjoyed my placement and learned so much. I now have more confidence in myself and my abilities"

Samantha, BSc Mathematicss with Finance

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