A professional placement year is an excellent way to add value to your degree.
It enables you to put your skills and knowledge into and giving you substantial industry experience that can really help your CV stand out in the competitive market for graduate jobs.
The Mathematical Sciences Department has established relationships with a variety of industrial, commercial and research companies, which has led to our students undertaking placements within these sectors.
Although you are responsible for securing your placement, you will have the support of our Careers Network, plus the opportunity to find out about placement opportunities at our annual recruitment fairs.
Additional award
This course comes with the option to undertake a professional placement for a year, 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.