Employers are looking for much more than a degree when choosing graduates to employ, so gaining experience and developing skills whilst at university will give you a competitive edge.
From paid work experience to expert careers advice, at Swansea, we have a wealth of opportunities and resources to support you every step of the way.
Helping you to take the next steps toward your future, our dedicated team can support you by offering:
Many of our degree programmes include the option to work a year in industry as part of the course, providing valuable experience and the opportunity to put theory into practice whilst being paid. This puts you ahead of the game when embarking on your career and looks fantastic on your CV.
Through our Careers and Employability team's internship funding, we connect employers with students and recent graduates from all disciplines for six-week, graduate-level internships. Internships can run throughout the year across a wide range of subject areas.
Develop your entrepreneurial skills and test your business ideas in a variety of ways and gain valuable experience through workshops, competitions, test trading, 1-2-1 business advice, start-up programmes, business mentoring and placements with corporate partners who bring a wealth of industry expertise.
