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The arts work placement module is an opportunity for second year undergraduates in theÌýSchool of Cultures, Languages and Area Studies (CLAS) and School of Humanities. It offers the chance to develop valuable employment skills, before completing a placement at a local business.

What you'll do

You will learn key skills, from constructing an outstanding CV to practicingÌýinterview technique, before completing a part-time placement in theÌýspring. This will be for one day a week, or equivalent, for up to eight weeks.

How it works

YouÌýcan apply for placements inÌýrelevant local organisations. The dedicated faculty placement team have anÌýestablished list of providers, or you can arrange your own placement, subjectÌýto approval.

Our placements include a range of sectors, including:

• creative and culturalÌýindustries
• media
• marketing
• heritage and museums
• the music industry
• education
• charitable and third-sector organisations

These are subject toÌýchange each year.

Our placement hosts

Our placement hosts include:

• Digital Transformations Hub (ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´)
• - Teaching English as an Additional Language project, where students go into primary schools that are below the national literacy average
• - curating, researching, digitising, and exhibiting Leicestershire Museum Collections in co-production
• VIP Studio (ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´)

How is the module assessed?

Assessment is through an online portfolio, includingÌýapplication materials, reflective writing and a research report.Ìý

What skills will I gain?

You will develop a wide range of transferable skills, including:

• communication
• presentation
• organisation
• professionalism
• time management skills

What our placement hosts have to say

Read about how some of our partners feel about the programme.

• City of Literature
• Synfonia Viva
• Southwell Minster
• LeftLion