Year In Industry
Year In Industry
Thrive in your field
Become Employable with a Placement Year
A placement year can have a big impact on your employability. By learning key skills in the workplace, and pairing these with the knowledge you gain on your degree, you can become a highly employable candidate in the labour market.
The Placement's team within the Careers and Employability Service are here to support you throughout your placement experience. From the moment you think you might want to take a placement year, to the completion of your placement, the team are here to support you.
Find out more about placements on the pages below.
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Find out more about what it's like to be on a Year In Industry placement on our student stories page.
More information
Find out more about what a placement entails. Read information on all aspects of your placement plans including how to find a placement and when to start applying for positions alongside other things you'll need to consider.
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Download the Placement's Handbook
Get all the information you need about Year In Industry Placements.
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Preparation
Starting early can be the key to securing a great placement.
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Finding a Placement
Read advise on how to find a placement and when to start applying.
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The Placement Team
Find out more about the placement team and how to get in contact with them.
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International Students
Information for international students.
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Money Matters
All you need to know about funding on a placement year.
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Accommodation
Your placement may require you to relocate. Here is all you need to know about accommodation.
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Wellbeing and Support
Information for those who may need wellbeing support during their placement year.
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Receiving an offer
What to do when you receive an offer.
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Starting your placement
Things to remember when starting your placement year.
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Placement FAQs and Additional Information
Find answers to frequently asked questions.
Year In Industry Events
From introductory workshops to placement preparation boot camps, find out what events the placement team are running to support your Year In Industry journey.