Some degrees offer the chance to broaden your experience through a year in industry or a year abroad. Many students undertake work or volunteering placements during their degree, gaining valuable experience and contacts with potential employers.

Part time and distance learning options are useful for those changing career, as well as those wanting to fund their studies and gain valuable work experience while studying.

Please click on the department name to find out more about the institution and accredited degrees offered.

Industry Placements / Sandwich courses

University of Cardiff	University of East Anglia
University of Leeds	University of Portsmouth

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Study Abroad

University of Birmingham	University of Bristol
University of Cardiff	University of Durham
University of East Anglia	University of Leeds
University of Leicester	University of Liverpool
Imperial College, London	Royal Holloway, University of London
University of Southampton

Find out more about studying abroad

Part Time & Distance Learning options

Birkbeck College, University of London	University of Derby (MSc Only)
University of Manchester (MSc Only)	University of Newcastle Upon Tyne (MSc Only)
University of Portsmouth (MSc Only)

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