University Blog: The Inside Story

In the second of our blogs about students’ recent experiences during their Work Based Learning placements, we spoke to

Here at the University of Chester, we’re big on getting you connected throughout your degree: making career connections, building your network of contacts and gaining real-world experience.

Hannah reflects back on the opportunities she had during her time at Chester and explains why she wants to give something back to current students now she has graduated.

Our Work Based Learning module is one of the things that make our graduates stand out from the crowd. So what do we do when our students can’t go out into the workplace?

BA (Hons) Marketing and Advertising Management student, Sophie, tells us about her Work Based Learning experience and we hear about the benefits of WBL for students from her placement provider.

BSc Criminology student, Emma, tells us about her Work Based Learning experience and the insights it gave her.

It’s been a busy five weeks for our Level 5 students who have been completing their Work Based Learning module. Placements have ranged across a variety of sectors, including law, animal care, film production, science and policing. The opportunities have been endless and we’ve heard a number of brilliant success stories!

Find out how Marketing Management student, Hannah Jarrett, helped to launch the world’s biggest cruise ship and was offered a job in the process.

We’re passionate about helping to support our students through their broadcasting aspirations.

It’s a busy time of year for our second year students as they are currently undertaking their five-week Work Based Learning module.