From recent reviews, students say the following about work placements:

"The work placement was not only life changing but we applied psychology to education and on other placements people had to do similar for their individual placement. The module requires a 20 minute interview with a member of the organization we worked with, which was then transcribed and analyzed under psychological theories of work for the modules assessment. It made me realize that although I enjoy educational psychology there's alot more to it than meets the eye, which is why I chose to continue for the upcoming year as one of my module choices."
Ben, doing Psychology at York St John University. Read more

"Studying law, it is vital to gain as much work experience as possible in order to understand the excessive amounts of work involved and additionally to boost your C.V. since law is a competitive programme of study and standing out from the crowd will benefit you in interviews. I have had numerous amounts of work experience, both during and before university. I ensured that I varied the departments in which I interned with in order to gain a greater understanding of what area of law I'd like to specialise in when my legal training is completed.
*Tip* When applying for work experience with solicitors' firms or barristers' chambers, always go directly to them and ask them face-to-face. Writing emails or letters is a waste of time and they're usually unlikely to get in touch with you."
Adam, doing Law at University of Sunderland. Read more

"I haven't as yet, although this coming academic year (3rd year) I am doing a placement in an art gallery in Edinburgh. "
Rebecca, doing History Of Art at The University of Edinburgh. Read more

"i haven't yet, but hopefully will be soon."
Charlie, doing Computer Science at Aston University Birmingham. Read more

"I have not been on a placement as of yet however a 6 week placement is included on my couse."
Adam , doing Sport Business Management at Sheffield Hallam University. Read more

"This course does not involve a placement year."
Georgie, doing Media Studies at Loughborough University. Read more

"The placements we have done so far have only been for a few hours every fortnight. Although we as students haven't been able to participate much, it has given us an insight into what is expected of a doctor in the future."
Jeremy, doing Medicine at Keele University. Read more

"Doing my placement as we study is great because it means that I can apply what we have discussed in class as I go along week to week. It also means I can see improvement in my placement."
Sarah, doing Community at University of Bedfordshire. Read more

"I have to find a work placement in my third year."
Terry, doing Business and Management at Birmingham City University. Read more

"Worked for a hedgefund which was amazing, showed how hard everyone worked and what you have to do to get there. Worked for an auction house for 4 months, very useful experience for later life. "
Fred, doing History Of Art at University of Leeds. Read more