Professional Pathways

We are delighted to announce that applications for the funded Professional Pathway Internship Programme (formally AberForward) are now open!

These placements will offer insight into non-academic careers within the higher education sector, boost your confidence in your abilities and prepare you for entering the workplace after graduation.

Hours will be worked part-time during Term 1 and 2; running from November to the end of March with a final 2 week full-time block placement after Summer exams.

 

Eligibility criteria includes:

• Final year undergraduate student
• Little to no previous work experience
• Able to commit to engaging with the Careers Service and pre-placement training
• Able to commit to the work schedule between November 2024 and March 2025
• Evidence Right to Work in the UK

Find all the details and application form on ABERcareers here.

 

Our former placement students say:

"I was excited to go to my placement every day and expand our creative ideas as a group and loved seeing the outcome."

"I feel more confident as a graduate about my skills and how they can be used in different jobs."

"I feel I have a much better understanding of how research is conducted in the real world"