The Placement Programme plays a vital role in achieving this aim. A placement is a period of work experience of between 40 weeks and one year, starting from July to September. It forms the third year of a four-year sandwich degree. Over the last 15 years, the Placement Programme has evolved into a highly successful experience for all taking part. The placements are organised and managed in a professional way in order to meet the needs of both the student and their placement employer.
Most employers find they benefit from our placement programme as much as the students.
They are impressed with the level of commitment and overall performance of the students and generally find they contribute far more than expected. The programme also focuses on building a genuine partnership between your organisation and the University, which in many cases subsequently extends beyond the placement programme. In addition to the above, students appreciate this excellent opportunity to work with, and learn from, more experienced staff around them - to take their first business decisions and understand the impact of their actions on the work of the whole team. Crispin Bradley, Account Director.