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Employability

Do you have a career plan? It's okay if you don't, we don't expect you to have everything figured out yet.

How do you know what to pursue if you haven’t tried it out for yourself? That’s why our courses include as much real-world application as possible. It’s also why we offer lots of support to help you define and achieve your career ambitions.

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Phoenix+

Phoenix+ brings you together with other students to learn, experience and develop essential knowledge and skills. You’ll have access to a range of learning opportunities, work experience, personal and career development activities.

Learn more about Phoenix+
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Success coaches

Everyone has the potential to succeed, but sometimes you may need extra support and guidance. Your success coach aims to provide you with the tools and support you need to achieve your goals and make the most of university life.

Learn more about our success coaches
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Careers support

Our in-house professional careers support service is on hand to help you build your skills to become a career-ready graduate. From mock interviews to employer networking events, they provide dedicated support to help you achieve your career ambitions.

Careers and employability services
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Work experience

There’s no better way to find out what you love doing than trying it out for yourself. Work placements* are a great way to find out what suits your strengths and passions. You’ll be supported all the way, with your Academic Tutor regularly checking in with you.

Learn more about placements
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Go global

If you’re looking to head out on your own global adventure, then we can support your search for travel and study opportunities**.

Learn more about global opportunities

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*Qualifications may be subject to competitive application and/or additional costs.

**Please note that we are unable to guarantee any UK or International opportunities (whether required or optional) such as internships, work experience, field trips, conferences, placements or study abroad opportunities and that all such opportunities may be subject to additional costs (which could include, but is not limited to, equipment, materials, bench fees, studio or facilities hire, travel, accommodation and visas), competitive application, availability and/or meeting any applicable visa requirements. To ensure that you fully understand the visa requirements, please contact the International Office.

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