Get experience

University is about more than your studies. It’s an opportunity to gain new experiences and develop yourself personally and professionally.

Gaining experience alongside your degree can build your confidence and make you more employable. It can also be fun and allow you to meet new people.

This page should support you to explore your opportunities in:

  • Placements and internships
  • Volunteering
  • Entrepreneurial and startup support
  • Mentoring

Gain vital experience through volunteering, mentoring, and placement opportunities. All of which can be explored on Careers Connect. Over 6,000 University of Brighton students are already exploring opportunities, so don't miss out.

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You can gain professional experience outside of your course

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Graduating Class of 2025 – Introducing the Get Confident: Job Search Summer Series! 

Class of 2024 and 2025 – Brighton Grad Futures is here to help you take the next step with confidence.

Learning by Giving: Community Placements at the University of Brighton

The University of Brighton is delighted to be working once again with local charities, community groups, CICs, and not-for-profit organisations across Brighton and Hove and Sussex to offer community placement opportunities to our students.

Celebrating Small Charity Week with Our Community Partners

This Small Charity Week (23–28 June), the University of Brighton is proud to join the national celebration of the vital role small charities play in communities across the UK.

🌟 Celebrating National Volunteers’ Week 2025: The Power of Student Volunteering at Brighton 

As we mark National Volunteers’ Week (2–8 June 2025), we take this opportunity to celebrate the incredible contributions of student volunteers at the University of Brighton.

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