Student Richa Veterinary Biosciences BSc I’ve been inspired by career opportunities in fields such as animal care, welfare, research, conservation, and even veterinary medicine. Exploring these diverse options on my course has been incredibly rewarding, and I now feel more confident in shaping my future career.
Student Bhavya B. Civil Engineering MEng Professional Training Placement played a crucial part in informing my career plans by providing me with opportunities to experience various engineering disciplines prior to graduation.
Student Olivia International Business Management with Placement BSc (Hons) I completed my Professional Training placement at Performance Communications in Kingston and it was one of the best experiences I've had during my time at university ... From working on real campaigns to attending client meetings and managing deadlines, it was such a valuable experience. I gained confidence in my skills and really grew as a person.
Student Talha N. Chemistry MChem The best thing about my course is the opportunity to apply and transfer the theoretical background of what we learn in our lectures to the laboratory every week. The skills we learn in the laboratory alone are incredibly useful as we learn not only skills for chemistry, but also professional development skills like teamwork, data analysis and more.
Student Michael Business Management with Marketing BSc (Hons) I never planned to do a placement year or study abroad, but in my third year I did both. It was an awesome experience! I studied at Northern Arizona University. This was one of the best experiences in my life. Doing a placement in the UK also significantly helped me develop professionally: developing new skills, networking and having significant responsibilities.
Graduate Rhea H. Corporate Environmental Management MSc I found the industrial placement a brilliant foot in the door, and the connections I made through the guest speakers helped me to secure my first role in sustainability soon after graduation.
Graduate Raj Joshi Pawan Joshi Master of Business Administration MBA The programme has enabled me to transition from a technically focused role to a more strategic position in product marketing, and I'm now pursuing my dream of building my own marketing agency.
Student Niamh Veterinary Biosciences BSc I worked for the reptile department at Lincolnshire Wildlife Park on placement. I was responsible for many of the daily chores and management of the animals, from cleaning the enclosures to checking health and preparing food!
Student Pearle Sport and Exercise Science BSc 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."
