Study Abroad

University of Kent provides various opportunities to its students for pursuing internships and placements. Students can undertake internships and placements that can improve their employability and develop their skills that will help them in their professional journey. The following points provide more details about internships and placements at University of Kent:

• When it comes to placements (also called placement year), students spend up to 12 months in employment. This duration comes between your second year and final year of academics. Placements are a great opportunity to gain work experience, improve employability and gain a pre-placement offer.
• Summer placements and internships usually involve 2-3 months of work.
• Students can also opt for volunteering with the help of online resources such as TargetConnect.
• The University provides various online tools and resources that help the students in finding the right kind of placement/ internships.
• University of Kent has an Employability Points Scheme that rewards students for their co-curricular activities and work experience. Students can utilize these points while applying for internships, work placements, training, etc.