Employability and Careers

International Outlook

At Brunel Pathway College you can study alongside people from over 104 different nationalities. Brunel University London is ranked joint first in the UK and 4th globally for its international outlook, so you can be sure to feel welcomed here (The Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2024).

London’s global outlook and thriving job market offer invaluable prospects for internships and networking, ensuring that students can seamlessly transition from education to career. With its dynamic energy and boundless possibilities, London undoubtedly stands as an exceptional destination for students seeking a truly transformative educational experience.

Work Placements

Brunel University London has an award-winning placement team who are dedicated to supporting you throughout your placement search once you have progressed on to the university. Over 95% of undergraduate degrees at Brunel offer a work placement, ensuring you gain invaluable work experience alongside your degree and helping to prepare you for success after graduation.

There are many benefits to doing a placement. A placement can allow you to:

• Increase your chance at securing a role.
• Discover what you really 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.

Please take a look at some of the companies that our students have completed their work placements at in previous years.

What you get to do

Whether it’s a free online course, video tutorials, mobile apps or online volunteering roles, there are many different options for you build your skills and experience throughout university.

Taking on a new challenge with Brunel Volunteers is a great way to boost your employability and learn first hand about industry, showing employers that you are proactive, adaptable and motivated.

Build your skills and experience

As a Brunel student you have free, unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning, a vast online skills development platform with courses in creative, technology and business skills – all taught by industry experts.

Exploring programmes like READY and Brunel Plus can also teach new skills like confidence and communication, as well as help build your network.

Brunel students can also develop skills by learning a language for free.

Who Do You Want To Be

For guidance on what would be the most productive use of your time book a Quick Query appointment with one of our highly experienced careers consultants.

Work while you study

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.

If you’re looking for part-time jobs off-campus, you’ll find a whole range of vacancies advertised on our Jobs Board.

This includes seasonal, casual or course-related work experience to fit around your studies.

Find out about paid part-time opportunities on campus through our Job Shop