This year can be completed within the local area, anywhere in the UK or, if you can find one, you can even complete your placement abroad.

You’ll be able to demonstrate to employers how your knowledge can add real value to a company, whilst you get more of an idea of what you'd like to do as a future career. This will also help you stand out from the crowd when looking for graduate jobs. In fact, many of our placement students have been offered full time positions whilst on placement for when they finish their studies.

You’ll complete your year in industry between your second and third year, and, although you’ll be responsible for identifying and securing a suitable position, you’ll receive support and guidance with every step of the process. Simply indicate your interest via your UCAS application, and we will provide further information and next steps once you join us at CCCU.

A reduced tuition fee applies for the placement year. Please note that these opportunities are subject to availability and eligibility requirements and therefore cannot be guaranteed.

What are the benefits of a year in industry?

Gain experience to make your CV stand out in the graduate job market.
Develop your interprofessional and employability skills – giving you a head start with the move from university to professional life on completion of your degree.
Many employers will look to rehire students who have completed a placement. with them once they have graduated.
Start to build your own professional network.
You'll be fully supported by the placements team throughout the process of finding and securing year in industry placement.

What do students think about their years in industry?

Our students have completed placements at a wide range of organisations including:

Amazon
CGI
Fidelity International
Holiday Extras
Mace
National Crime Agency
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The next steps

Spending a year in industry is a transformative opportunity to gain experience beyond the classroom, build confidence, and develop highly valued skills that will enhance your future career prospects.

A year in industry at CCCU offers the chance to gain real-world experience alongside your studies. Students are responsible for securing their own placement, supported every step of the way by the University.

Simply indicate your interest via your UCAS application, and we will provide further information and next steps once you join us at CCCU. A reduced tuition fee applies for the placement or study abroad year. Please note that these opportunities are subject to availability and eligibility requirements and therefore cannot be guaranteed.

Year in industry