Why take part in Work-Integrated Learning?
Now more than ever, it’s important to gain experience in your chosen field that aligns with your career aspirations. With support from the Careers team, a diverse range of dynamic opportunities will kick-start your professional journey and allow you to stand out to prospective employers as you continue your studies.
Click to view FAQ'sWhat does Work-Integrated Learning involve?
Taking part in Work-Integrated Learning will help you gain specialist skills, knowledge, and experience that aligns with your career aspirations. This aims to propel your professional journey, providing the key to future success in your chosen field.
Placements
Placements involve working on a project or specific duties within a company. It’s an excellent opportunity to develop professional skills, sector-based knowledge and relevant industry experience.
View current opportunitiesLive Briefs
Live briefs will present a real-world problem and challenge you to work independently or as part of a dynamic team to devise creative solutions that benefit the company and develop your skillset.
Site Visits
Gain exclusive access and valuable insights into the daily workings of a company while touring their facilities. From studios to laboratories to offices, you’ll be introduced to industry experts and develop your understanding of how theory is put into practice.
Featured site visit: Professional Policing students meet Judge Steven Everett at Chester Crown Court, as part of their third year work experience module.
Taster Sessions
Taster sessions will provide the opportunity to explore various graduate-level roles, helping you make better-informed decisions on your future career pathway.
Student Success Stories
Taking part will:
Our Employability Adviser, Jess Gallagher, won the Non-Academic Support Staff Award in the Student Led Staff Awards, 2023. The award acknowledges Jess’ dedication to supporting our students on their professional journey.
I’m finding it hard to put into words how amazing it is to be nominated for the Student-Led Award, let alone win it! Thank you to the fantastic students and staff that I work with across the Business School and the School of Law, Criminology and Professional Policing. Thank you to my team, who are such dedicated and hard-working individuals, your continued support in this role is invaluable.
Jess Gallagher, Employability Adviser