What are the benefits of a research-based placement for Students?

Experiencing politics in action is an ideal and exciting way to see how the concepts and issues you are studying, play out in practice.
Research-based placement learning is an opportunity for you to:

• Gain valuable insights into the activities of different organisations, and how these organisations are performing political roles within society.


• Develop academically, and personally. You can practice the skills learnt from your studies, and see how they apply in the workplace.


• Use the practical knowledge gained in your placement to reinforce your studies, giving you a better understanding of your subject area.


• Enhance your key skills (communication, problem solving, IT use, working on your own - or as part of a team). Gain new contacts and network with professionals in your chosen field.


• Gain experience of working within your field, so increasing your chances of employability, and enhancing your CV.
  

Please visit the student experiences page to see what students said about their research-based placements.

The universities play an active and engaged role, providing you with full pre-placement briefings, along with support - both on-line and in person - during the placement itself. The universities establish formal partnership agreements with the placement providers and students, setting out responsibilities and expectations of each party.