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Returning from placement
Having been out on placement, many students report that they have learnt so much in the workplace that the skills and confidence they have gained equip them to be more successful students on returning to their academic studies. See below to complete the final stage of your placement journey.
WHAT THE UNIVERSITY NEEDS YOU TO DO
- Re-register for your studies.
- Ensure you meet any deadlines for submitting and/or present placement-related work and attend the sessions you need to.
TOP TIPS
Having been out on placement, many students report that they have learned so much in the workplace that the skills and confidence they have gained equip them to be more successful students on returning to their academic studies.
However... the transition back to university is not always easy and the thought of returning can often bring up mixed feelings.
Do seek help if you need it and there is also information about transitioning into your final year on the Careers Network LEARN pages (CA007). This includes presentations to help you develop academically, professionally, and personally as you move into your final year. Examples include:
- Research resilience
- Don't be doomed by your data
- Exploring career options and opportunities beyond graduation
- Finding and applying effectively for graduate jobs
- Getting ready for your research project
- Academic writing 101
- See the entrepreneurship magic
- LaTex for scientific writing
For information, advice and the formal requirements for undertaking a placement, follow the placement journey below.