The 100 hours of work-related learning guarantee

Work-related learning gives you the chance to apply your academic knowledge to real-world tasks, challenges or professional contexts. 

It includes a wide range of “learning by doing”, such as: 

• Live industry briefs and consultancy projects 
• Professional simulations 
• Lab work and fieldwork 
• Clinics, problem-based scenarios and real-world case studies 
• Virtual internships or micro-placements 
• Design and innovation challenges 
• Employer-validated project work 
• Career and skills workshops linked to professional practice 

   

We want every student at Leicester to graduate with: 

• Practical experience that employers value 
• Confidence applying subject knowledge in real contexts 
• A strong set of transferable skills aligned with our Skills Framework 
• A clear story to tell in applications, CVs and interviews 

   

Activities are shaped by employers, industry partners or professional accreditation bodies through: 

• Advisory boards 
• Input into task and assessment design 
• Guest lectures, workshops and feedback 
• Practitioner involvement or industry contacts from academic staff 
• PSRB-informed requirements developed with employer consultation 

   

You will: 

• Build a portfolio of experience during your degree 
• Develop skills in communication, teamwork, creativity, problem-solving and digital literacy 
• Understand workplace expectations 
• Build networks with employers and industry professionals 
• Increase your readiness for employment or further study 

   

The hours are: 

• Embedded into modules you already take and every student will complete them
• Scaffolded with preparation, support and reflection 
• Assessed on skills and experience, not on counting hours 
  
   

The 100 hours are guaranteed, built into your course, and do not require you to apply separately.