Work experience
This course has equipped me with the skills I need. There was so much practical experience, which has really appealed to employers.
Livvy Cropper
BSc (Hons) International Wildlife Biology
Start your career before you graduate
USW has a dedicated team to help you find career-related work experience in the UK and overseas. There are different types of work experience, so you’re sure to find one that suits you.
Some of our courses have a year of work experience, called a ‘sandwich year’, built in – just check the study options for your course. It’s a great opportunity to spend time in the workplace and gain relevant experiences to talk about at interview. You could even consider a degree apprenticeship to combine study with employment.
Industry partnerships
Professional partnerships
Our professional connections provide expert knowledge and essential experiences.
We work closely with our industry partners to shape your learning, making sure that it reflects real life and employer demands. Many of our degrees hold accreditations from professional bodies. It’s a marker of their high standard and demonstrates that course content meets industry standards.
At USW, you know you’ll have the right knowledge reinforced by relevant practical skills. Our partnerships open a world of opportunity for you to reimagine your tomorrow.
Our facilities
CLASSROOMS REIMAGINED
At USW, you can gain the skills you need in environments that recreate the workplace. From equipment to software to professional practice, build your confidence on campus and be ready for the real world. Our on-campus aircraft hangar, hospital ward, scenes of crimes house, recording studios and international-standard sports facilities are just a few examples of our approach. Being hands-on is the head-start you need.
Curriculum
Teaching is informed by employers and what happens in the workplace, so you’ll gain relevant skills to put you ahead of the competition. Plus, you’ll be taught by and hear from people who have real work experience in your field.
USW Careers
USW Careers will help you consider your career options and how to develop the skills and experience you need. We’re even here for you after you graduate, including personal career advice, application support and graduate job alerts.
Apprenticeships
I have an honours degree, five years of work experience, no student debt, and was offered full-time employment with my host company.
Claudia Schiavo
BA (Hons) Marketing
Network75
Like a degree apprenticeship, this scheme combines work and study to improve your employability.
Network75 students receive a bursary and their tuition fees are paid in full by their host employer. The scheme has had 100% employability for 20 years and all graduates have been offered employment at graduate level or above.
Subject areas include engineering, surveying, computing, business, accounting and law.
Degree apprenticeships
Degree Apprenticeships
Degree apprenticeships are an alternative to traditional university study that are increasingly popular among students. You’ll be placed in a working environment, gaining real world workplace experience and earning a salary, while simultaneously working towards a degree qualification on successful completion of the apprenticeship.
We currently have degree apprenticeship vacancies in Operational Policing, Engineering, Semiconductor Technologies, and Digital and Technology Solutions.