Placements and work experience
Our award-winning Professional Training Placement Programme is one of the largest in the world, with network of over 2,000 placement providers both in the UK and overseas.
If you have questions regarding what it’s like being on placement, financial support available to you, or general support available if you decide to undertake your placement abroad, then this page will help answer your questions.
Resources for students who are considering doing a Professional Training placement
Whether you're a placement seeking student, a first year student looking to find out more about a Professional Training placement why not explore our Professional Training Placement Portal.
Find out more about our past placements - where will your year take you?
Resources for students who are considering doing a Professional Training Placement.
Enhance your CV
Advice for students who are in the process of applying for a professional training placement.
EDI and Wellbeing
Explore more on the University of Surrey's approach to EDI and Wellbeing.
Supporting your placement
We are here to make sure your placement experience is a success.
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How to apply for a placement
Advice for students who are in the process of applying for a professional training placement. -
Practical and financial placement advice
Support available to help you before or during your Professional Training placement. -
Professional training charter
An agreement between you, the University and your placement provider. It outlines the University’s expectations during your placement. -
Returning from placement
Helping you to have a smooth transition back to university life.
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Placement experiences
Surrey Professional Training placement students | Working with BMW and EA Games