Work experience

Work experience

Make your mark in the workplace 

Real opportunities for professional development

Ready to succeed

We offer rewarding and exciting work opportunities, from internships to industry placements. 

Hands-on experience

We offer extensive opportunities to explore the workplace before you graduate. 

Ambitious students can build career skills by:

  • Taking a Year in Industry at an innovative and established company
  • Securing in-demand summer internships through our Employability Points scheme
  • Representing the university as a paid student ambassador
  • Accessing part-time work via our JobShop

We use our industry connections to provide you with a range of options to earn money, build experience and impress potential employers.

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Guaranteed internships

Every business school masters student can now build industry experience with a guaranteed internship.

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Top 20 for work experience

We were ranked 18th in the country for work experience at the 2026/27 Higher In awards.

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Exclusive work opportunities

Our Employability Points scheme rewards engaged students with exclusive internships and work placements.

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Take a year in industry

Add a Year In Industry to your course, and gain valuable professional experience.

“Working for Cummins has broadened my perspective on how a global giant operates. It has also introduced me to an entirely new area of business, which I’m thoroughly enjoying.” Vincent Devanjith, MSc Marketing with Placement

Add a year in Industry

Gain vital experience alongside your degree to kick-start your career.
What you can do in a year

Employability points

Get involved. Get rewarded.
Enhance your employment