The record of national employability figures reflects how relevant and appropriate this training has been in preparing Brunel students for the workplace. Our graduates have been rated in the top five universities in the country each year for the last five years. Duration Students are usually available for work placement from the beginning of February or starting in the summer. The company can expect assistance with interview arrangements, either at Brunel or the employer's site. Pay Students are normally paid by their employer during work placements.
Pay is usually lower than, but related to, graduate salaries for the type of work undertaken.
Placement officers can provide advice on salary levels. The mentor or supervisor at the company and the tutor discuss the progress and achievements of the undergraduate, and also work towards solving any problems. Each placement is usually linked to some practical aspect of the degree being studied and could comprise an assessed part of the course. Employers are encouraged to assist in assessing a student's performance on placement. Students either produce an extended report on some aspect of their work placement or utilise their work experience in writing their final year projects.