Students often say that placements are enormously valuable in helping them contextualise their learning and in improving both their employability and their employment prospects.

Students who do a placement year are much more likely to find employment quickly in a graduate occupation. Play the video below to see MMU students talking about placements…

 

Organising schemes of placement learning does present a range of challenges, including the need to support students whilst meeting the requirements of employers and protecting the interests of the University. The following pages provide further information to help you meet these challenges.

• Existing models of Placement organisation – links to a selection of established placement provision from around the Faculties
• Developing Placement Provision – essential things to do when planning a placement scheme and who can help
• MMU Careers & Employability Service – advice and resources to support students seeking placements
• Additional Placement Resources for Staff – information, advice and resources on planning placements from a range of organisations including ASET and PlaceNet
• Placements for Graduates – information on schemes to support unemployed graduates during the recession

There is also the Community of Practice for Placements – a forum for discussing placement related issues with experienced and knowledgeable staff across MMU