There was also a lot of freedom to create what you want out of the course, whether this was choosing modules or selecting which essay questions to do. This meant you could hone in on your strengths, or alternatively explore new topics that you may not have before. In addition, everybody in the department was friendly and approachable and provided a fantastic network of support during all stages of your degree.

I started off by doing some independent research about placements, as well as subscribing to email alerts from the Careers Network for the School of the Arts, English and Drama which highlighted appropriate placement opportunities. I found the department to be really supportive and it was easy to find help for application processes, whether this was from the careers network, lecturers, or other students.

To secure my placement I sent a CV and a cover letter which included specific points that Disney had requested me to include. Following this, a few months later I was asked to create a presentation and invited to an assessment day which involved group work, a written assessment and multiple interviews. This sounds intense and although I was nervous, I found the day enjoyable and was just so pleased to have gotten that far in the process.