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Employability and Careers
By studying a degree at Brunel University of London, you will be exposed to a wide range of professional opportunities that will maximise your chances of graduate success.
Global career capital
London is often described as the “global career capital”, offering unmatched access to professional opportunities. London hosts many world-leading companies that regularly hire students and graduates, including Google UK, Deloitte, HSBC, and PwC. London also offers exceptional sector diversity, with industry options ranging from finance and banking to healthcare to the creative industries.
Work placements
Over 95% of undergraduate degrees at Brunel University of London offer a work placement, ensuring you gain invaluable work experience alongside your degree. The University’s award-winning placement team are dedicated to supporting you throughout your placement search.
There are many benefits to completing a placement as part of your degree. A placement will enable you to:
- Increase your chances of securing a graduate role
- Discover what you enjoy in the world of work
- Earn money, if you decide to do a paid placement
- Gain new perspectives on your career choices
- Develop key employability skills.
Check out some of the companies that have provided previous students with work placements:
Placement Experience
Additional opportunities
Whether it’s a free online course, video tutorials, or online volunteering roles, there are many additional ways in which you can build your skills and experience throughout university.
Volunteering
Taking on a new challenge with Brunel Volunteers is a great way to boost your employability and show employers that you are proactive, willing and motivated. The University partners with over 200 organisations, offering opportunities whatever your schedule or interests.
Online development
As a Brunel student, you will have free and unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning – a vast online skills development platform with courses in creative, technology and business skills. All courses are taught by industry experts.
Programmes and award schemes
You can explore the READY programme (Reach Every Ambition by Developing Yourself): an additional work experience opportunity to be completed outside your degree which promotes awareness of global humanitarian issues while helping you develop key employability skills. There is also Brunel Plus, an awards scheme that recognises the non-academic activities and skills you develop beyond your degree.
Job Shop
If you want to earn money and gain valuable work experience while studying, our Job Shop will help you find part-time opportunities on and off campus. This includes seasonal, casual or course-related work experience to fit around your studies.