You’ll have the opportunity to complete a year working in industry as part of your degree, usually after the second year of study.
A placement year provides an incredible opportunity to gain a whole year of invaluable experience, to enhance your CV and to broaden your professional network.
The School of Design and Creative Arts has strong and long-standing industry links. Our students benefit from these by accessing a variety of flexible work placements both in the UK and internationally. Some students choose our Year in Enterprise option, spending 12 months developing their own business idea with the University's help and support.
Additional award
This course comes with the option to undertake a year in enterprise or a professional placement, at the end of which you will gain a Diploma in Professional Studies (DPS). This is an additional award to the final qualification you will receive once you have successfully completed this course.