Placement Year

Placement Year

No matter where you are on your placement year, we're still here to support you.

Now you're on placement, you’ll be busy developing career skills and discovering more about yourself.

But don’t forget about your course – there are still things you can be doing to prepare for next year.

Things to remember while on placement:

  1. You’re learning new skills every day, so make a note of projects you’ve helped with, meetings you’ve attended, or designs you’ve had a hand in. It'll all enhance your CV!
  2. If you're an international student, you should be contacting us on a regular basis.
  3. Contact your Placement Tutor as soon as you can to see if you need to arrange a visit. It’s up to you to sort this out – and it all counts towards your course. 
  4. Check your Aston University email regularly, as we’ll keep in touch with you throughout the year.. 

Useful Resources

On-Placement Support

On-Placement Support

We have a dedicated set of resources for students on placements, as well as a team to support you with any issues you may experience.

Placement In Focus Competition

Placement In Focus Competition

Be in with a chance of winning some great prizes! To enter, all you have to do is send in photos and videos from your placement.

CVs, Applications and Interviews

CVs, Applications and Interviews

It's the perfect time to update your CV with all the new things you're learning and experiencing. Make this a regular activity so nothing's forgotten!

Returning to Aston

Returning to Aston

The transition from placement year into final year can be a challenge if you're not fully prepared. We've put together some useful information to help make it easier for you.