A placement is time spent in a workplace, doing supervised work, during your studies or shortly after graduation.
You might see placements advertised as ‘internships’, ‘work experience’, or ‘volunteering’, as different organisations use different terms. What’s most important is that you choose an opportunity that interests you, and will help you develop skills future employers value.
Why should I consider a placement?
A placement will help you to:
- get hands-on experience of graduate-level work
- build the skills which employers want
- improve your awareness of the sector you would like to work in
- have a better idea of your future career goals
- gain entry into a competitive industry.
What our students say about their experience
As a result of my placement, I now feel secure and confident in my career plans. Completing a placement year has given me critical experiences and helped me to understand what steps I can take to be successful after University.
Sarah Wooldridge
Student of BSc Psychology with Placement Year.
Everyone tells you that doing a placement will give you invaluable experience in industry. Whilst that is true your placement year can be so much more. I was expanding my research science then after work I was at the beach exploring. It was such a great lifestyle, and I came back with a much better idea of what I wanted as a graduate.
Emily Tyack
Student of BSc Environmental Biology with Industrial Year.
The Summer Research Placement influenced my future studies; it introduced me to a new field and helped to build my academic interests.
Yiyin Lyu
Student of BA Hons English Language and Literature
One of the benefits of the Nottingham Internship Scheme was developing commercial awareness, the opportunity to help make decisions, connect with people and learn about different areas within the business really helped.
Jesica Dahal
Student of BSc Hons Industrial Economics
The Faculty of Social Science Placement has made me more confident in my abilities in the workplace.
Megan Chance
Student of BSc Economics
