Placements

Real experience counts

No matter how much we prepare you for the world of work, there’s nothing like the real thing. That’s why many of our courses include placements. Lasting anything from a few days to a whole year, you’ll get first-hand experience in your chosen industry. And compared to graduates with no work-based experience, your employment chances will be increased substantially.

Not only will you learn valuable skills on the job, enhance your CV, make industry contacts and potentially secure your first employer – you’ll also find out whether it’s the right career path for you.

"My placement year pushed me outside of my comfort zone. I’ve had countless new opportunities, made unforgettable memories and developed key life skills alongside professional ones. I now have a really strong foundation on which to build a future career within conservation."

Jacob, BSc(Hons) Wildlife Ecology and Conservation Science
See Jacobs story

Jacob BSc(Hons) Wildlife Ecology and Conservation Science

Your advice to other students?

Put yourself out there. The reason I secured this placement was thanks to my volunteering work at Bristol Zoo. I knew what was expected and needed in the role, so I was able to step into the position when they needed someone. If you don’t put yourself out there, those great experiences will pass you by.

Information about your placement

Get help finding a placement

How to find a placement including when to start looking, where to look and what types of roles to apply to.

Completing your academic module

During your placement you will be expected to complete coursework related to your placement experience.

Confirming your placement

You must get your placement confirmed and approved before you can start your placement.

Before you start your placement

What to do after confirming your placement and before you start.

When you start your placement

Settling in to placement life, making a good impression, what to expect in your first week and keeping in touch.

Placement costs and finance

Tuition fee costs and living costs funding as well as how much you can earn whilst doing a placement.

Who can do a placement

You can find out if your course includes a placement by checking your programme specification.

Support during your placement

There’s plenty of help available while you're on placement.

Returning to your studies after a placement

What to do before starting your studies again after completing your placement.

Find placements and internships abroad

Explore the world and get paid to do it. Our careers team can help you find placement opportunities further afield.

Placements and interships abroad

Arash's placement experience

Arash Movahedi, BEng (Hons) Electronic Engineering, talks to us about his experience on placement as a Product Developer at British American Tobacco.

Placement events

We organise a wide range of events covering everything you need to know about placements.

  • Pre-departure briefings
  • Placement open days
  • Drop-in sessions.

Take a look at what's coming up.

View all placement events

Contact the placement team

If you've got questions please call the placement team:

Placement contacts

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