I am excited to complete a placement year as it is one of the reasons why I chose to study Architectural Engineering at Loughborough. I think it is very important to gather as much real-world experience as you can, and a placement year is the perfect opportunity to do so. You get to experience the job before you finish your degree, which will allow you to tailor your final year of the course towards what you enjoyed the most during your placement year.
When I graduate, I would like to work at a company where I can manage construction projects. This course gives me a firm footing to enter the built environment sector as I will be able to understand both the architectural design and engineering aspects and approaches to construction projects. This dual understanding will allow me to coordinate and problem solve far more efficiently than many other graduates. The School of Architecture, Building and Civil Engineering also has fantastic industry links, which will benefit me greatly when I’m looking to secure a job after graduation.