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Introduction to the Year in Industry Program

The Year in Industry program is an opportunity for students to spend a year in employment during their studies, working as a full-time employee for an organization before returning to university to complete their degree. This program is also referred to as a 'placement year' or 'industrial year', and for Law students, it's referred to as 'Year in Practice'. In Biosciences, there is also a research-intensive alternative called a 'Year in Applied Research'.

Benefits of the Year in Industry Program

According to the Institute of Student Employers, 74% of employers say graduates who have completed an internship or placement are more career-ready. The Year in Industry program provides students with full exposure to the company they've chosen to work in and its culture, while developing real-life industry experience and building transferable skills that will set them apart when it comes to finding graduate roles.

Transferable Skills Developed

Through the Year in Industry program, students will develop transferable skills, including:

• Applying and interviewing for jobs
• Teamworking
• Commercial awareness
• Resilience
• Time management and managing workload
• Being proactive
• Confidence

Program Structure

The placement will be a minimum of 40 weeks in length and credit-bearing, assessed as part of a 4 or 5-year degree program. When students return to complete their degree, they will bring a wealth of industry experience and have built a strong professional network.

Student Testimonials

Several students have undertaken the Year in Industry program and have returned with fantastic first-hand work experience that has given them the confidence to perform well in their final year and engage in the working world after university. Examples include:

• Lauren Stodolnic, who described her placement as "Amazing" and benefited from learning office etiquette and working in various departments.
• Carys, who described her placement as "life-changing" and evolved as an individual and professional.
• Ria Gupta, who described her placement as "incredible" and gained exposure to the field of sales and enhanced her networking, Excel, and data analysis skills.

Program Details

• The program is available for students in various fields of study.
• Students will develop transferable skills and gain industry experience.
• The placement is credit-bearing and assessed as part of a 4 or 5-year degree program.
• The program is designed to help students secure graduate roles and build a strong professional network.