Helping you get career-ready
WE AIM TO GIVE YOU ALL YOU NEED TO THRIVE IN THE WORLD OF EMPLOYMENT .
‘ I enjoy the psychology part of my course as I want to work with children and their mental health . The most exciting part has been the placement opportunity I had . ’
Charlie Dalby , BA ( Hons ) Childhood and Youth Studies with Psychology
Find out more about BA ( Hons ) Childhood and Youth Studies with Psychology on page 70 .
Work-related learning
• Our courses are designed to give you a range of transferable skills , so you can show employers you ' ve got what it takes to be a valuable addition to their team from day one
• Working environments such as our Dental Academy and industry-standard newsroom for journalism students let you develop and practise skills for your professional career
• Many courses are accredited , approved or recognised by Professional Statutory Regulatory Bodies ( PSRBs ) – this shows employers you ' ve got specialist knowledge and skills needed for those professions
• We organise regular visits from employers , many of which run career-specific seminars , to give you a head start on your job hunt
Learning on the job
• Our dedicated placement offices facilitate work experience with local , national and international employers
• Whether it ' s a year in industry or a short stint over summer , a work placement gives you a real edge when starting your career – from the contacts you make , to the experiences and achievements you can put on your CV – make a great impression and you might even be invited back to start your graduate career
• We provide you with a range of volunteering opportunities , so you can gain valuable skills and professional experience
• We have our own in-house Graduate Recruitment Consultancy which can help you to find graduate roles with local employers
Getting you on the career ladder
• The Careers and Employability Service can help you develop your abilities and find opportunities to achieve your ambitions
• You can access the Service for free from day one of year one , to up to five years after you graduate
• Career planning advice
• Help to find and apply for graduate jobs
• Support to start your own business
• Personal tutor that can provide guidance on professional development
Part-time work
• Many students choose to work part time while they study
• Portsmouth is a city with a wide range of part-time jobs
• The Careers and Employability Service can help you find part-time work
• In a typical year , we advertise hundreds of part-time opportunities with a wide range of employers and the University
32 + 44 ( 0 ) 23 9284 4444 | myport @ port . ac . uk | port . ac . uk 33
Read out loud