Sheffield Hallam University is one of the largest providers of 'sandwich' education in Europe and is very experienced at providing students with placements at degree level. Placements help students to understand the connection between their course and how it relates to their career. For employers, it can be a great way to recruit, with a chance to bring fresh ideas into an organisation and an opportunity to create links with our University.
Key information about placements at Sheffield Hallam:
- The work should be developmental and appropriate for degree-level study - students receive an Applied Professional Diploma for qualifying placements
- Placements should last between 24-48 weeks but typically last 12 months
- Our placement period is between May and September of the following year, depending on the commitments of particular courses this may be earlier or later. We also have some between January - December on postgraduate courses
- All roles must be full-time (minimum 21 hours per week)
- Students can work in the UK or overseas
- Placements are approved before commencement to confirm safety and suitability
- We advertise all year - If you would like to advertise with us, please contact the Employer Partnerships Team on 0114 225 3433 or email at business@shu.ac.uk. The Employer Partnerships Team will also be able to provide you with more information about other ways you can work with Sheffield Hallam University.
