Professional Placements

Brunel University has a strong tradition of placements forming an integral part of its Undergraduate sandwich courses. Through this scheme we deliver diverse, talented and forward-thinking students to the commercial, charitable and public sectors. We are very proud of our award-winning Placement and Careers Centre which was named winner for the third year running at the National Placement and Internship Awards in January 2012.

The School of Information Systems, Computing and Mathematics has a dedicated Placement Officer who can provide expert advice on appropriate recruitment strategies, and help you get the best out of our current student talent. There are also many events organised on campus where employers can meet Brunel students, raise the profile of their organisations and network with other local employers.

Case Study

Mihir studied Mathematics and Statistics with Management and spent his placement as a Business Analyst at Virgin Trains.

I came to Brunel because the course included a variety of modules which I was keen to try. Brunel also offered a placement year, which many other universities did not, to help me prepare myself for the world of business.

The biggest challenge I faced was finding a placement during the economic downturn. The Placement and Careers Centre at Brunel was very supportive, so I didn’t give up.

My placement at Virgin Trains was a real eye opener. I took part in numerous projects, including project managing and leading a campaign, and I had the opportunity to take part in a Virgin Trains advert. It taught me to get more involved and to take on new challenges. I was also able to get valuable career advice from the CEO and other Directors across the company, which has helped me to set new career goals.

As a student representative for the Maths department, I found that issues were dealt with quickly and professionally. The lecturers make time to see you when you need advice on a module, but at the same time help you to think on your feet.

How can employers benefit?

Access to an intelligent, motivated and cost-effective labour resource
An opportunity to have useful project or research work undertaken
A fresh approach to problem solving using the latest tools and techniques
An opportunity to make early contact with future graduates

Students who complete work placements are sought after by well-known companies.

When are students available?

Students are typically available for 12-15 month placements from June each year, giving you the opportunity to consider their knowledge and skill range for future graduate recruitment campaigns.

For further details and to discuss how your business could benefit from a work placement student, please contact: siscm-placements@brunel.ac.uk

Recent graduates have gone to work for:

Accenture
British Airways
British Telecom
Coca-Cola
Compaq
HSBC
IBM
ICL

Logica
Microsoft
Morgan Stanley
O2
Orange
Toshiba
Vodafone

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