If youāve just arrived, then be sure to watch our introductory video on the homepage.Ā Youāll find many of your questions answered here but if you have any other questions, please contact the Placements Office: enterprise@soton.ac.uk or +44 (0)23 8059 1298.
General
When should I complete the courses?
Each course will run at specific dates: you can see when a course next runs in the course description on the home page.
The āGot Skillsā course should be completed in the first semester of your first year.
The āGet application readyā course should be completed in the second semester of your second year.
The āPath to successā course should be completed in the first semesterĀ of your secondĀ year.
The āGot Skillsā course should be completed in the first semester of your first year.
The āGet application readyā course should be completed in the second semester of your second year.
The āPath to successā course should be completed in the first semesterĀ of your secondĀ year.
Iāve just transferred to the placement programme: when should I complete the course?
If youāve transferred to a placement degree programme and missed a course, then you can simply complete the course in your own time. You should try to catch up with your placement preparation as soon as you can.
Your placement advisors are on hand throughout the year to help you with any questions you might have.
Your placement advisors are on hand throughout the year to help you with any questions you might have.
I think I want to do a placement but Iām not sure. What should I do?
If youāre considering taking a placement, but havenāt decided yet, you should still take the placement preparation course, as it will undoubtedly enhance your employability skills.
If you would like to discuss the placement year in more detail, then please get in touch.
If you would like to discuss the placement year in more detail, then please get in touch.
Courses
Do I have to complete the courses in order ?
Yes. Your placement preparation course has been designed so that each lesson and course utilises learning from previous courses.
Lessons
Can I skip lessons?
No! You must take every lesson in every course in order to complete that course. Even if you believe you have a great CV, or are an interview pro, taking the lesson will ensure youāre equipped for further success!
If you missed a week’s lesson due to illness or other circumstances, then please catch up before proceeding to the next lesson.
If you missed a week’s lesson due to illness or other circumstances, then please catch up before proceeding to the next lesson.
How long should I spend on each lesson?
You can spend as long as you like on each lesson, but you can find an estimate of the time needed for each lesson in that lessonās description.
We strongly recommend you complete a lesson in one sitting, and that you plan out a particular time of day to take part in your placement preparation course.
We strongly recommend you complete a lesson in one sitting, and that you plan out a particular time of day to take part in your placement preparation course.
Contact/Discussion
Can I contribute to the placements blog?
Yes! We welcome submissions for the placements blog ā please get in touch!
I have a question thatās not answered here: who can I contact?
The Placements Office is open 9-4pm Monday-Friday, except during university closure days/public holidays, so come and see us.
Alternatively, you can send us an email on enterprise@soton.ac.uk,
Alternatively, you can send us an email on enterprise@soton.ac.uk,
Tweet @fblaplacements,
‘Like’ us on Facebook,
or call us on +44(0) 23 8059 1298
Who can see my contributions towards a discussion?
Your discussion contributions are viewable by all students enrolled on the placement preparation course. Please write your submissions in proper English, and be polite!
If you want to send the Placements Office a private message, please use the ‘Contact Lesson Teacher’ button at the end of each lesson.
If you want to send the Placements Office a private message, please use the ‘Contact Lesson Teacher’ button at the end of each lesson.