Finding a Placement
Finding a Year in Industry
or Year in Professional Practice
Finding a Year in Industry or Year in Professional Practice
It is your responsibility to find and secure your Year in Industry or Year in Professional Practice. Firstly, you must understand the academic requirements for your subject(s). You will have access to the Year in Industry Preparation Journey, in addition to a wide range of workshops and support from the Careers and Employability Service team.
Employers recruit at varied times of year, depending on the size and type of company and the industry.
Below is a guide to a typical Year in Industry recruitment cycle.
Recruitment Cycle
Larger Companies
August - November: Application deadlines advertised and applications open.
September - January: First Stage Application.
November - April: Second and Third stage selection.
December - May: Offers issued to students.
July - September: Year in Industry or Year in Professional Practice begins.
Smaller Companies
November - June: Application deadlines advertised and applications open.
November - June: First stage application.
January - July: Second and Third stage selection.
January - August: Offers issued to students.
July - August: Year in Industry or Year in Professional Practice begins.
With these dates in mind, you need to be application ready by Summer of Stage 1. Don't worry if you are a little behind, we have a dedicated team to support you in getting you to where you need to be.
Finding a Year in Industry Abroad
Should you consider a Year in Industry overseas, either in Europe or the rest of the world, please provide full details to the Year in Industry team before accepting the position so that we can ensure that it meets the programme criteria and necessary duration. Before you leave, you will complete a thorough risk assessment and are required to obtain the correct insurance (via the University's insurance department at no extra charge).
Follow the below link for further information:
Where to find Year in Industry Opportunities
There are a number of websites where you can find Year in Industry or Year in Professional Practice opportunities advertised.
Make sure you check whether you can register an account with them to receive targeted emails with reminders when opportunities go live.
