If you're an undergraduate student, you'll spend part of your course gaining work-related experience or insights. Discover resources and opportunities to help you along the way.
Get a head start through real-world experiences
What's required
You’ll need to complete at least 35 hours of work-based learning in your first or second year. This could include:
- career insight days
- real-world projects
- certified online courses
- work experience
Your module leader will guide you on the types of activities you can do. You’ll be encouraged to choose options that suit your interests and goals.
Explore your options
Alongside any suggestions from your module leader, you have a range of resources and opportunities to explore to help you earn your hours. Here are some of our top picks.
- Get career coaching and advice through mentoring
- Visit workplaces in the UK and abroad with Westminster Working Cultures
- Plan your future and get job-ready with the Westminster Award
- Access expert-led online courses through Bright Network Academy
- Practise your interview skills with Shortlist.me
- Start or grow your own business through WeNetwork
- Take part in virtual work experience with top companies via Forage
- Find paid part-time work at the University
- Explore internships and other work experience opportunities
- Get career coaching and advice through mentoring
- Visit workplaces in the UK and abroad with Westminster Working Cultures
- Plan your future and get job-ready with the Westminster Award
- Access expert-led online courses through Bright Network Academy
- Practise your interview skills with Shortlist.me
- Start or grow your own business through WeNetwork
- Take part in virtual work experience with top companies via Forage
- Find paid part-time work at the University
- Explore internships and other work experience opportunities
Still looking for inspiration? See the latest job opportunities and events on CareerZone.
If you’re not sure what to do, speak to your module leader – they’ll help you choose suitable activities.
Record your experience
After completing your required hours, you’ll need to submit your experience for assessment.
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Add your experience
Upload your evidence through a dedicated CareerZone pathway.
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Complete your assessment
Submit your evidence once complete to receive your Certificate of Achievement.
Optional placement year
Between your second and third year, you may be able to take a year-long industry placement or study abroad at one of our partner institutions.
This is a great opportunity to:
- gain long-term, hands-on experience
- explore your career options in more depth
- experience different cultures and ways of working
- enhance your confidence and career prospects
You’ll be guided through your options and deadlines during your studies.
Get inspired
Wondering how to complete your 35 hours, or whether a placement year is for you? Get inspired by the stories and experiences of other students.
What students say
My experience has made me feel far more confident about my future career choices.
Dominika Iskow, Citibank Virtual Experience participant
I learned from inspiring speakers, connected with amazing people and gained useful insights.
Ibrahim Ifaaf, Future Leaders Experience participant
Who students have worked with
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