Course placements in Humanities & Social Sciences

Humanities & Social SciencesStudent placements

Learning through practice.

Our degree programmes are aimed at equipping students with advanced training for success, whether in academia or in the workplace.

Many of our postgraduate taught and undergraduate programmes offer work and research-based placement opportunities where students can build experience and put academic learning into practice. Students work with external organisations, with successful completion of placements forming part of coursework.

As well as hands-on experience, these placements are invaluable opportunities for students to network and build connections in a field that interests them.

Shanaya's placement at the Thomas Graham Community Library

(MLitt) Creative Writing, Shanaya Wagh Work Placement transcript

MLitt Creative Writing student Shanaya completed her placement at the newly-built Thomas Graham Community Library in the Stirlingshire village of Strathblane. As part of her project, Shanaya used her writing skills to document the history of the building project and the life of Thomas Graham - a chemistry pioneer with strong links to both 黑料正能量 and Strathblane.

It was not just communication and planning - I also learned research skills, documenting and organising big data.

Our BA degree includes a work placement.

Work placements are at the heart of our undergraduate programmes. Every one of our flexible BA Humanities & Social Sciences degree options gives students the chance to gain valuable industry experience as part of a credit-bearing work placement class in their third or fourth year.

We work with partners in the private, public and third sectors to develop meaningful opportunities for hands-on learning that will prepare our students for life beyond graduation.

Grace's placement at the Alasdair Gray Archive

MLitt Interdisciplinary English Studies graduate Grace speaks about working on marketing and taking tours at the Alasdair Gray Archive - a public resource dedicated to the life and work of the renowned Glasgow artist and writer.

It has been great to be working in the arts sector. I'm just constantly in awe that I get to work here!

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Lucy's placement at RIG Arts

MLitt Creative Writing student Lucy on working on marketing and being inspired creatively during her placement at RIG Arts, a multi-award-winning arts and heritage charity based in Inverclyde.

I had the opportunity to get involved in social media, the marketing aspect of things, creating my own blog, I started to learn how to promote things professionally.

Sport Data Analytics: placements in football, cycling and ice hockey

MSc Sport Data Analytics students have the opportunity to undertake high-quality placements with external partners in the world of sport. Hear from students Nick, Freya and Matthew about their time working with Dundee United, sportscotland, Scottish Cycling and the Dundee Stars.