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start your career, while you study

Why wait until graduation to begin your dream job? We encourage all of our students to start building experience and contacts straight away, so they can leap straight into employment. We can help you secure placements, build industry skills, build your network, and find the right path for you.

placement opportunities

A placement can be an amazing opportunity to get to grips with the workplace, and lay the groundwork for a future job offer. In your third year of study, you can apply for a paid 12-month opportunity with your chosen employer.

We work with many different employers in various industries, so you can find a company that inspires you.

"I felt independent within the workplace, and I found the career path I would like to follow, after graduating."

Elettra BA (Hons) Public Relations with Journalism
"Whilst at university, I’ve completed internships at BBC Leeds, an online magazine and several different local newspapers to gain valuable experience for my journalism career."

Lucy BA (Hons) Journalism
"On two occasions I was asked to fly out to Zurich with a team of other employees to work alongside our full resort staff in the beautiful Swiss Alps."

Sim BA (Hons) Marketing with Advertising Management

Other opportunities

You've got the chance to make yourself known, long before you hand out your first CV. Our practical business activities will put you in the room with businesses, solving challenges and coming up with ideas together. You'll be able to attend annual careers fairs, events such as our Spotlight presentations and roundtables, and guest lectures with inspiring professionals. Our annual Leeds Business School Lecture Series is open to both students and alumni, and covers a range of exciting topics.

Guest lecture series

What do you need to become a candidate that's in demand with employers? Today's successful applicants are versatile self-starters, and our careers team can help you explore all you need to make an impression. We offer guidance to help you plan your career, as well as access to online resources and vacancies.

We'll also help you with:

Developing presentations
Mastering in-person and telephone interviews
Completing applications
Building successful CVs and cover letters

We'll also carry out assessments and psychometric tests to give you the best idea of what suits you.

Beckett Careers

The opportunity that changes your life could be anywhere in the world. We offer students the chance to study abroad, where they'll explore a new culture and language and become more confident and adaptable. We also have links to businesses across the world, giving you a chance to continue your career in a variety of exciting locations.

Study abroad