Frequently asked Questions

 

How will the University Support Me?

  • From looking for a student placement to monitoring your progress, the university will be there to support you throughout the whole process.
  • Our Work Placement Officer has many years of experience in working with employers and students and offer a professional placement service.
  • The university will help you with recruitment support, as well as continued advice and guidance
  • A named tutor is on hand to provide assistance to you and your employer during the placement.

 

How will your progress be monitored and evaluated throughout your Placement?

  • Reflection and Review Process
  • Setting Personal Objectives
  • Maintaining a Placement Logbook
  • Student Tutor Visit Report
  • Employers Visit Report
  • End of Placement  - portfolio submission including reflections and updated CV

 

How long does a placement last ?

  • Placements are generally for a minimum period of 34 weeks but can be for as long as 48 weeks starting between July and September.

 

Will I get paid?

  • Placement students are treated as full-time employees and are subject to a company’s standard employment policies and procedures
  • Students are generally paid a wage by the employer, and the salary will be negotiated between you and the company, but as a guideline the salary is between £12,000 and £22,000