Placement And Career Information

QA Higher Education does not treat employability as an afterthought. Its Student Futures and Careers Service says it supports work-experience and career opportunities from the first year through to graduation, and it can help students look for internships, placements and part-time work where appropriate.

That said, students should not assume that every partner route includes a formal placement year. The structure depends on the university partner and the exact programme.

How Work Experience Usually Works

At QA Higher Education, work experience can show up in different forms depending on the route. Some students may take part in a formal placement, while others build experience through part-time work, volunteering, enterprise projects or course-linked practical learning.

Students should check whether their chosen programme includes:

• A placement year
• An internship
• Client or project-based learning
• On-campus work experience
• Optional work experience support
• Professional body links
• Industry-linked modules or assessment

Career Support At QA Higher Education

The careers team helps students with:

• One-to-one appointments
• Career planning
• CV writing
• Cover letters
• Application reviews
• Mock interviews
• Psychometric test practice
• Networking and employer-led events

The team also shares a weekly newsletter with job opportunities and local events, which can be useful for students trying to secure their first UK role.

Common Career Directions

Depending on the route, QA Higher Education students may move into:

• Business and management
• Project management
• Computing and IT
• Cyber security
• Data-related roles
• Web and digital roles
• Health and social care
• Professional services and operations

These routes are a good fit for students who want a practical qualification and a clear link to employability.

Why The City Location Helps

Being based in London, Birmingham or Manchester gives students access to a large student job market and a broad employer base. Newcastle and Southampton partner routes can also be useful for students who want a campus environment with city access.

That can help students gain experience in customer service, administration, retail, hospitality, support work or office-based roles while they study.

Planning Advice For September 2026 Students

Students arriving for the September 2026 intake should:

• Ask whether their route includes a placement or internship option
• Book a careers appointment early
• Start a CV before classes begin
• Use part-time work carefully and legally
• Build evidence of projects and achievements
• Attend employer events during the first year
• Check whether the partner university has any work-related learning built into the course

If a student wants a formal placement year, they should confirm that directly with the programme team before accepting an offer.