On this course you’ll have the opportunity to complete a year working in industry as part of your degree, which usually takes place 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. Placement students receive ongoing support from tutors and the Careers Network.
Our strong industry links help students to secure a variety of year-long and flexible work placements in the UK and internationally, supported by a dedicated School Placement Officer and Programme Placement Co-ordinator. Some students alternatively choose to opt for the Year in Enterprise option, where they can spend 12 months developing their own business idea with the help and support of the University.
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.
Featured placement year companies
Walt Disney, Met Police, Make us Human, Electric Circus, Creative VMLY&R, Diablo, Penguin House (India), Cotton Clara, Amazon, LEGO, TUI. The Met Office, Unilever, Picture Smiths, National Geographic, Red Rocket, L’oreal, Nestle, Adidas, 3 Colour Rule, Leicester Rider Basketball Team, Klingel, Puma, Interbrand (Germany).