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Secure a Placement

As a student of Âé¶¹Íø Business School, part of what will give you a competitive edge in the job market is your placement year in industry, where you get the chance to put theoretical learning into practice.

Âé¶¹Íø is ranked in the top 170 universities in the world for graduate job prospects (), partly down to our excellent careers service and dedicated QBS Careers and Work Placement Office.

Hear from a student on placement

Bebhinn Elliott - Murphy studied a BSc in Business Management and completed her placement year at The Walt Disney Company in London

Which courses take part in a placement?

Placement specifics vary across the different degree courses at Âé¶¹Íø Business School, taking into account joint degrees with languages. All placements are paid and relevant to the student's area of study, with formal agreements in place. 

Minimum 9 months paid industry placement

  • BSc Actuarial Science and Risk Management
  • BSc Business Management
  • BSc Finance
  • BSc Financial Risk Management

Minimum 9 months paid industry placement overseas

  • BSc Accounting with a Modern Language (Spanish)
  • BSc Accounting with a Modern Language (French)
  • BSc Economics with a Modern Language(Spanish)
  • BSc Economics with a Modern Language(French)
  • BSc International Business with a Modern Language

12 week summer internship

  • MSc in International Business
  • MSc Marketing

Final year 12 week internship (Semester 2)

  • MAcc Advanced Accounting
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How are students supported?

Students are supported fully along the placement process - before, during, and after - by the dedicated QBS Careers and Work Placement Consultants, who have decades of experience in helping students develop their employability skills.

First year: Preparation begins with an induction course educating students on the placement process and the opportunities available.

Second year: Students attend pre-placement employability modules addressing key areas such as CVs and applications, interview skills and sector / opportunity awareness. One-to-one sessions are available with the dedicated QBS Careers and Work Placement Consultants for CV review and mock interviews, and students have the opportunity to hear from employers both within the modules and beyond with bespoke careers fairs dedicated to their area of study.

Third year: Students take their year out of study, and begin their placement from June onwards. They return to University the following September to complete their final degree year.

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What are the benefits of completing a placement?

Through completing a placement, students develop professional and personal skills that will help them to stand out in the competitive job market.

  • Valuable work experience in a relevant business area and the chance to develop a range of in-demand work related skills.
  • The opportunity to put academic theory into practice and apply textbook learning.
  • Experience of job applications and adapting to workplace culture within a supported environment.
  • An insight into a particular career and future job opportunities, enabling students to make informed career choices.
  • Personal as well as professional development including self-confidence, self-discipline and responsibility.
  • The creation of a network of industry contacts and subsequent job opportunities.
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PHOTO: Niamh Quin
I really enjoyed my placement. My work was so interesting, working in a small yet senior team advising many different companies. Every day provided a fresh challenge and an opportunity to learn. I never got bored and everyone was so friendly. This opportunity has helped kick start my career. Niamh Quin
Corporate Finance - M&A analyst, EY
Who do I talk to about my placement?

Placements are organised through the QBS Careers and Work Placement Office, who have strong relationships with businesses locally, nationally, and globally. Each degree course has a specialist Careers and Work Placement Consultant to support students. 

Meet the Careers and Work Placement Team

  • BSc Actuarial and Finance: Lisa Burns 
  • BSc Business Management: Jill McGrath and Greta Campbell
  • BSc International Business w/ Lang, BSc Economics w/ Lang, BSc Accounting w/ Lang: Ciaran McMullan
  • MSc Marketing: Greta Campbell
  • General enquiries: qbsplacement@qub.ac.uk 
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