Work experience, jobs and placements
Beyond the classroom
When it comes to your learning we want to take you far beyond the classroom. From getting involved in live projects and simulations, to field trips and insight sessions - there’s a lot to get you ready for the world of work.
Get valuable work experience and pay the bills with a paid internship. Internships will help you explore your options, grow your confidence and build on your skills.
Make a difference to the community and your CV through volunteering. We believe that you get more back when you give a little in return. For starters – you’ll get a fresh new perspective, CV-enhancing experience, confidence and new skills.
Jacob's placement story
Jacob Ball, BSc (Hons) Wildlife Ecology and Conservation Science, and Jen Nightingale, UK Conservation Manager for Bristol Zoological Society at Bristol Zoo Gardens, talk to us about his placements as a Conservation Assistant at Bristol Zoo Gardens.
Placements
Lasting anything from a few days to a whole year, you’ll get first-hand experience in your chosen industry by doing a placement.
More about placementsFind jobs and internships
The university has a number of resources to help you find professional jobs and work experiences.
InfoHub
Once logged into InfoHub you can book appointments, view vacancies, find placements, ask questions, access specialist resources and book events.
The SU Job Shop
Whether part-time work is about earning extra money or gaining valuable skills and experience, the SU can help find a role that suits you.
Gradlink
The UKs award winning careers website for international students studying in the UK. Search and apply directly for jobs.
Internship schemes
We have a number of paid internship schemes available to students graduating. These exciting opportunities will help you gain valuable work experience in a range of employment sectors, whilst building your skills and confidence.
Undergraduate internship scheme
Paid work opportunities with a range of employers.
International Talent Internship Scheme
Internships for international students in a professional work environment.
Strive Internship Scheme
A four-week internship scheme for UK domicile black, Asian and minority ethnic students.
Equity internship scheme
The Equity Summer 2022 Scheme is a chance for Black, Asian and minority ethnic students to participate in a four-week remote-working internship over the summer.
Contact
If you have any questions about internships, please email the UWE Bristol Internships Team at uweinternships@uwe.ac.uk.
Go further. Go Global
International experiences can be life changing. They can change your outlook on life and enhance your career prospects. Make this the year that you embark on a global adventure by working, studying or volunteering abroad.
Global experiences
Get paid and develop your skills
Become a Student Content Creator
Student Content Creators (SCCs) are current students at UWE Bristol who are employed as casual workers to assist our marketing and social media teams.
Become a Student Ambassador
Discover what being a UWE Bristol Student Ambassador is all about, and how they can support events and activities on behalf of the university.
Be a PAL leader
Become a PAL Leader and help other UWE Bristol students with their studies.
Careers toolkit
Careers toolkit resources for UWE Bristol students including CV and cover letter writing, application and interview advice, psychometric tests and the careers toolkit app.
Careers toolkit
Additional information
Rights at work
Resources with specific information on legislation, support, rights at work and equality issues.
Additional documentation supporting employability activities
An overview of the different types of additional documentation UWE Bristol can provide.
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Careers drop-ins and appointments
Careers service drop-ins and appointments.
Careers contacts
Get in touch if you have any questions regarding any of our careers services.
Careers and enterprise employer events
Find out about careers and enterprise employer related events including employers fairs, industry Q&A panels, workshops and competitions.