Get ahead with real industry experience
At Solent, we’re all about giving our students opportunities to gain practice-led experience while they study. An excellent way to do this is by exploring placement opportunities as this gives you the chance to:
- Put your knowledge into practice and build confidence
- Boost your CV with industry experience and professional skills
- Grow your industry network
- Develop the skills you need to succeed in the workplace
Placement years, sometimes known as a sandwich year, give you the opportunity to spend a year on the job, so you graduate with valuable, relevant experience. They also enhance your studies, so when you return to university, you can apply your practical experience to your learning.
Get ahead with real industry experience
At Solent, we’re all about giving our students opportunities to gain practice-led experience while they study. An excellent way to do this is by exploring placement opportunities as this gives you the chance to:
- Put your knowledge into practice and build confidence
- Boost your CV with industry experience and professional skills
- Grow your industry network
- Develop the skills you need to succeed in the workplace
Placement years, sometimes known as a sandwich year, give you the opportunity to spend a year on the job, so you graduate with valuable, relevant experience. They also enhance your studies, so when you return to university, you can apply your practical experience to your learning.
See what our students have to say
Don't just take it from us! Our students have the opportunity to enjoy a placement at many different types of organisation. In this video, Chloe and Matthew share their experience of completing a placement year.
Securing your placement
Our expert Solent Careers team can help you find the right practical experience to get career-ready.
We share opportunities from our extensive network of employers, or you can source your own, including international placements.
If you choose a placement year, you’ll add an extra year to your studies. While you may graduate a year later, you’ll leave with a stronger CV, deeper insight into your chosen industry, and valuable connections.
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Find your perfect course
Many of our degrees offer a placement year, whether you're looking for a career in business, media, sport, law, or finance. Take a look at the options and apply today.
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Other opportunities
There are other ways to gain experience while you study too. At Solent, our courses are designed to give you as much hands-on, real-world experience as possible.
Other opportunities include:
- Volunteering
- Short-term placements
- Shadowing
- Internships
- Live briefs
To find out more about your options, speak to our careers team or course leaders at an open day, or explore our graduate stories.
