We take our responsibility for preparing international students for employment seriously.
Here at University of Chester, we offer you the opportunity to develop work-based skills in the professional world as part of your degree.
Almost all our undergraduate students undertake a Work Based Learning module in their second year of study. This involves spending 5-weeks (May-June) working at an organisation of your choice, anywhere in the world. Our Careers Team can also find you a suitable placement on your behalf.
In addition to the project outcomes or work tasks completed during the placement, each student will produce a reflective report that focuses on their skills development.
Students value Work Based Learning which they say provides opportunities to:
- Try out a future career
- Gain expertise and experience in a particular role or occupation
- Apply academic subject knowledge in a work setting
- Develop practical, work-related skills (e.g. project management, decision making, negotiating skills and teamwork
- Build your professional networks
- Learn about graduate employment and enhance your employability
