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, enhance your CV, and broaden your professional network. Placement students receive ongoing support from tutors and the Careers Network.

Whilst students are encouraged to seek out opportunities in companies that they might want to work with, the University can offer support via our strong network of long-standing links to national and international employers. Students can opt to attend a series of talks and tutorials throughout the second year to prepare them for entering the industry. Students have previously completed placements in cities including London, Paris, Stockholm, Copenhagen, New York, and Sydney.

 

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.

Previous placement companies include

H&M, Alexander McQueen, Priestman Goode, Iris van Herpen, Jimmy Choo, Fusion Copenhagen, Karolina York Sydney, Timorous Beasties, Margo Selby, Paul Smith, House of Hackney, Dunelm, Next, Diane Von Furstenberg, ASOS, Burberry, Tom Ford, Oxfam, Sage Automotives, Again & Again and Designers Guild.