Student career placement testimonials

Our students share their views and experiences

 
Timothy J Norman, BA (Hons) Acting
The career placements that the Â鶹´«Ã½ has offered over the past year have been amazing.
The placements are an incredible asset to the Â鶹´«Ã½ and I am very lucky and grateful that the university has such a vast and detailed network to share with all of the students.
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Timothy J Norman, Stage Manager of Drum Show at Theatre Royal Â鶹´«Ã½
Timothy J Norman, Stage Manager of Drum Show at Theatre Royal Â鶹´«Ã½
Julia Antram, BA (Hons) Theatre and Performance
The amount of work experience and job opportunities available to us here at the Â鶹´«Ã½ is incredible. I have been a part of multiple projects working within the community while studying at university without it being too overwhelming. I have made numerous contacts through my work experience and have got to know artists in the local area on a personal level. The people I have met have assisted me with placements for my modules and have helped me to create a network of people involved in the work I am most interested in. This has been an invaluable service as I now don’t feel as daunted to graduate and start looking for work.
Conny Hancock, BA (Hons) Acting
I have had really solid advice on areas to grow my career through the community within Â鶹´«Ã½. The staff have helped me find out who to contact for different projects, made me aware of opportunities I wouldn't have been aware of before, let me know about workshops in the city that can give me wider experiences and helped me successfully fill out applications.
I feel that due to these opportunities, I am having a much larger engagement with Â鶹´«Ã½ and all it has to offer and as a result becoming far more employable for when I graduate.
Julia and Cary on placement with 'Trigger'.
Julia and Cary on placement with 'Trigger'
Eleanor, BA (Hons) Theatre and Performance
Eleanor, BA (Hons) Theatre and Performance
Cary Ryan, BA (Hons) Acting
Since I began exploring career placements my network in the South West has grown tenfold! Both my career and CV have gained many assets from work that I have been advised me to go for. The knowledge of staff about the arts industry in the South West is invaluable to any actor at the University and they’re always enthusiastic to help with any questions I may have about opportunities or applications. I look forward to future opportunities for placements to further enhance my career before graduating.
Eleanor Firth, BA (Hons) Theatre and Performance
Through a placement opportunity, I was able to work as an assistant stage manager at the Theatre Royal Â鶹´«Ã½ over the summer. I learned invaluable skills from established industry professionals and made great contacts.
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