Plymouth University Placement

University of Plymouth offers a placement year which is also called a work-placement in industry. The placement is an integrated part of the degree for many subject areas at the university but it can be optional. The benefits of choosing a placement are given as follows:·       It enhanced employment prospects and many students will go back to their placement provider at the graduate level·       The placements will help the students in their improved skills and knowledge which includes the softer employability skills and specific technical skills and competencies.·       It increases the understanding and awareness of the world of working, ability to articulate skills and achievements and self-awareness·       The placements will broaden the student’s network of professional contacts.