How does the placement year exactly go like?

Each Uni (and subject) will have a different system for placements - how you find one, who pays, how much choice you have, how long it is, etc etc. Have a look on the Uni website for info.
Surrey Placement student blog - My Placement Experience and Tips for Future Applicants | The Professional Training Placement Experience
Usually you can switch into a 'with placement' pathway (if offered) once you get to Uni, and often even in your first year - or you can ask to switch now.

I was contemplating whether I should’ve chosen this or no but I ended up applying without it. What exactly happens during a placement year/how does it work? Thanks

I was contemplating whether I should’ve chosen this or no but I ended up applying without it. What exactly happens during a placement year/how does it work? Thanks

Hi there @astr0star123 , this depends on your uni, course and type of industry 🙂 I am fashion design student currently on my placement year and can share a little bit of my experience. A placement year is usually between your 2nd and 3rd year of Uni, lasts around 6-8 months to a year, and are much longer than a regular internship. Personally, the placement year has been my favourite part of my university experience! It has given me the chance to explore different roles and make new connections with people in industry🤗 However some placements are better paid than others (depending on the company and industry) so it will be good to take note on the financial costs of taking a year out. I hope this helps and let me know if you have any questions about placements 🙂 Alternatively, you may want to consider doing a summer internship instead of a full year out.
Useful Links:
How to Look for Internships
Taking a sandwhich year out
Day in the life of a placement student
Zhi En
(Kingston Student Rep.)

I was contemplating whether I should’ve chosen this or no but I ended up applying without it. What exactly happens during a placement year/how does it work? Thanks

Hey there,
A placement year (also called a sandwich year or industrial placement) is a year-long work experience in your industry, usually taken between your second and final year of university.
How It Works:
Benefits:
Since you’re in you are still studying and applying for internships, you’re still gaining valuable experience—even if you didn’t choose a full placement year. Short-term internships can also boost your CV significantly!
All the best!
Kind & Regards
Coventry University Student Ambassadors.

I was contemplating whether I should’ve chosen this or no but I ended up applying without it. What exactly happens during a placement year/how does it work? Thanks

Hi there @astr0star123 , this depends on your uni, course and type of industry 🙂 I am fashion design student currently on my placement year and can share a little bit of my experience. A placement year is usually between your 2nd and 3rd year of Uni, lasts around 6-8 months to a year, and are much longer than a regular internship. Personally, the placement year has been my favourite part of my university experience! It has given me the chance to explore different roles and make new connections with people in industry🤗 However some placements are better paid than others (depending on the company and industry) so it will be good to take note on the financial costs of taking a year out. I hope this helps and let me know if you have any questions about placements 🙂 Alternatively, you may want to consider doing a summer internship instead of a full year out.
Useful Links:
How to Look for Internships
Taking a sandwhich year out
Day in the life of a placement student
Zhi En
(Kingston Student Rep.)

Hi, I’m thinking of doing a placement year I am also studying fashion design, I’ve been offered a placement but I’m still not sure if I should go or not?
As I didn’t plan on doing a placement year it was very last minute.Would you recommend. I’m also not sure it would be like when I go back to uni and everyone I know has graduated? What was your experience with this, did you make new friends how was it adapting back at uni ?
Thanks

Okay thanks for the information this really helped! How many days a week did you do the placement year for? And can I ask the employer if it’s paid if I originally reached out to them directly?