Instead of an internship or placement with an employer, why not think about setting up your own business or working for yourself during your third year?
Enterprise Placement Year is an alternative placement where you explore, research and develop your own business or try self-employment.
All you need is an idea, commitment, motivation, self-discipline and enthusiasm.
Watch our videos to hear about Indie Shark Games and Devonte Brown's experience on EPY
Key facts
Enterprise Placement Year (EPY) runs from September 2021 until June 2022. You will be based in our Enterprise Hub (BIC2/19) and will have the support of The Enterprise Team throughout the year. We'll work closely with you to help you develop your ideas and make a success of your business.
Enterprise Placement Year is a competitive scheme - there are only 20 places available across the whole University.
What will the year involve?
Throughout EPY you will be expected to:
What do I do if I'm interested?
If you want to find out more about EPY why not come along to our Enterprise Workshop:
Or come along to one of our drop in sessions*:
*drop in sessions will be held virtually, keep checking back for joining details
Contact us if you have any queries or chat to your School's Placement Unit.
How to apply
Please complete the Enterprise Placement 2021/22 Application Form and submit it to your School's Placement office no later that Friday 12 March 2021. Applications received after this date will be rejected.