By far, the largest benefit of doing a placement year is your increased employability. It's the main reason I chose to take the plunge. Most students will graduate with little to no work experience relevant to their degree, so having a full year of experience is guaranteed to propel you miles ahead of the competition.

Do you get paid on a placement year?

Placements are year-long programmes in which a student takes a year out of their degree to work in industry. They work on a full-time basis and get paid like any other regular employee.

When should I start applying for placement year?

1. Start searching for placements as early as you can. September is a time for freshers events, the first lecture of the year, slightly undercooked pasta and/or hangovers. You've probably seen our RateMyPlacement stands dotted around most university freshers fairs.