Optional Placements

Students studying the BA (Hons) have the option to complete an optional 48 week placement at the end of Year 2.

Employers are looking to recruit staff with the right combination of skills, experience and specialised knowledge. Irrespective of which level you study, you will be at a major advantage when applying for a job if you have had some real experience of the working environment.

All our courses include opportunities to get valuable work experience, and the majority of these are real jobs with real responsibilities.

In total, around 2000 students undertake some type of work experience each year, with the Industrial Placement Centre arranging the majority of these. Staff from the Centre work very closely with students on an individual basis, in order to find the best match between their aspirations and the requirements of the placement provider.

If you decide to go on placement, the Industrial Placement Centre will strive to make your time away both enjoyable and educational.

Work starts a year before you are due to go on placement, you may wish to organise your own placement, which is always possible, whichever you decide we will work with you on a one to one basis, ensuring it's the best option for you.

There are a range of opportunities on offer including the UK, Channel Islands, Ireland, Europe and North America. In addition, if you are from overseas you may wish to return to your home country.

Most of the establishments we work with have taken students from the College for many years, so they fully understand what's required from the placement period.

Students at the College start their placements in either February or during the summer, depending on their course. Everyone gets a visit during the placement period, unless they are in a one-off remote location. If this was the case, we'd stay in touch with the student through email, fax and telephone communications.