A placement year (sometimes known as a sandwich year) is a nine to 12 month full time placement in your preferred industry. A placement year can give you an opportunity to apply the knowledge gained during your studies to actual real-world situations.
Benefits of a placement year
There are many benefits to studying a placement course, for example you will stand out from other candidates with no work experience in your chosen sector.
Other benefits include:
- Gaining practical experience
- Developing transferable skills
- Enhancing your CV
- Learning from experienced professionals
- Networking opportunities
Changes to your course
There may be changes made to your course during your time at University. Your course leader will make you aware of these changes prior to you taking your placement year.
You will get to choose whether you want to continue going out on placement knowing that you might return to a different version of the course.
How do I take a placement year?
Explore our placement pages to find out how to take a sandwich year.
Our dedicated team will help you with finding a placement and can provide support with funding and accommodation.