Hosting a Placement

We offer a range of academic credit-bearing placements and projects across the university, at both undergraduate and postgraduate level. Placements can provide: the opportunity for students to consolidate and apply their learning; an invaluable chance to gain real life experience whilst gaining academic credits; experience to boost student employability through developing and expanding their professional network.

We firmly believe that a placement should be a mutually beneficial experience, with the host benefiting as much as the student.

For hosts, a placement can be a fantastic opportunity to:

• Access students with up-to-date knowledge, fresh ideas and enthusiasm
• Invest in an additional, cost-effective resource
• Contribute to CSR strategies – hosting a student can benefit your organisation by demonstrating your commitment to the next generation, their development and the local community.
• Build closer links with the university and establishing connections with the student body
• Establish a talent pipeline - many hosts treat placements like an extended interview, and an opportunity to get a first look at future talent
• Provide supervision / mentoring experience to existing staff
• Enable specific project work to be undertaken that otherwise would have to be delayed due to other priorities.

Timings of placements and projects vary from a few weeks to a full year, depending on the course. Our dedicated team of employability officers can offer a consultative approach, working with employers to connect businesses to the right students at the right time.

To discuss specific placement needs contact placements@rgu.ac.uk or call +44 (0)1224 263069.

Registered users on RGU’s InPlace platform can find out more information about using the system on the dedicated page:

Courses Offering Placements