An undergraduate degree is about more than gaining academic knowledge. At Bath, we'll prepare you for the world of work, no matter what you want to achieve.
From day one at the School of Management, you’ll have access to lots of opportunities to develop the skills, confidence and experience employers value most.
Our graduates go on to:
Whether you choose a three-year course, or a four-year course with a work placement, you'll graduate prepared for the future.
You’ll regularly engage with employers who bring their industry knowledge directly to you.
Throughout your time with us, you'll be able to attend sessions led by organisations from different industries. These might include:
These sessions help you understand what employers are looking for and how you can stand out in the application process.
As part of your timetable, you’ll take part in the Professional Development Programme (PDP). These sessions are designed to prepare you for recruitment processes and the workplace.
You can develop key skills like:
These sessions are delivered by our Employability Team, the University’s careers network and placement employers. They’ll give you practical advice you can apply to your job or placement search straight away.
Take part in mock interviews with real employers, either on campus or virtually. This is your chance to practise in a realistic setting, receive personalised feedback, and build your confidence before applying for internships, placements or graduate roles.
The University's Foreign Languages Service offers a range of language courses and learning opportunities. These may help you prepare for a placement in another country or with global firms trading in the UK. You'll have the opportunity to gain globally-recognised qualifications while improving your language skills.
Available languages:
These courses are extracurricular and will not count towards your chosen degree.
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Work experience is a great way to enhance your CV and develop your knowledge of the workplace. There are lots of ways to gain work experience before you graduate.
If you choose one of our four-year courses, you'll receive support from your Placement Officer who can help you to find and apply for a work placement.
Placements let you put your studies into action in a real job while learning about a particular industry.
The University Careers team advertise internships and micro-placements through the MyFuture platform.
You may also be eligible to apply for summer work experience on campus. Some of these options are paid, and may include free accommodation for the duration of the job.
These are great opportunities to fit in work experience alongside your studies.
They also offer 1:1 support from careers consultants, applications advisers and employability coaches. Find out how to get help from Careers.
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