In the run up to securing a placement, it is a good idea to identify which kinds of organisations you are interested in and to research the occupational roles and job descriptions within that field. You may wish to arrange your own placement and below are some ideas on where to look. For further advice ask the Employer Partnership Office.
Business, Management & Marketing: banks, finance houses, accountants, insurance companies, human resources departments, manufacturing, retail, commercial, transport companies, marketing and advertising agencies, local and central government, charities, public relations, in-house marketing departments, recruitment.
Media/TV & Film: newspapers and magazines, TV and radio stations, video production companies, online TV stations, digital media companies, theatres, museums, press offices and voluntary organisations, media departments in education, photographers, independent DVD prodcution, graphics.
Journalism/Sport Journalism: traditional newspapers, online newspapers, magazines, publishers, voluntary organisations, PR companies, online media and sports media, sports clubs and societies, schools.
English/English & Writing: magazines, publishers, voluntary organisations, museums, theatres, public sector organisations, universities, online organisations, tourist information
History/Theology: museums, theatres, historical and civic societies, heritage attractions, schools, social service agencies, National Health Trusts, conservation and environmental projects, voluntary organisations, chaplaincies, youth services.
Psychology/Forensic Psychology: social services, mental health services, community projects, youth offending schemes, probation service, schools, charities, police, research organisations, universities, recruitment agencies, fund raising offices.
Sport, Health, Leisure and Nutrition: coaching organisations, schools, sports clubs and societies, leisure centres, council sport development units, NHS, national sport organisations, community projects, outdoor centres, charities.
Centre for Children, Young People & Families: nurseries, playgroups, childminders, children's charities, youth groups, after school clubs, outdoor centres, extended services, social services, learning centres, family support units.