University of Bath School of Management

When you've finished university and you're competing for jobs with other graduates, the experience from the placements is definitely going to make you stand out.

Ben Prichard - BBA Student

Having placements with two different companies under my belt significantly increases my chances and gives me a leg up on competitors when applying for jobs.

Charlie Kenny - BBA Student

The placement is a good opportunity to establish which business area you'd like to work in.

Girish Shamdasani - BBA Student

You can tailor the modules you study to suit your individual future career requirements.

Peter Kneale-Jones - BBA Student

If you do a good job on your placement then you may get invited back, which can secure you a job when you graduate.

Mia Kastrup - BBA Student

Employers are going to know that we're accustomed to the working environment and the expectations that are placed upon a young graduate.

Joe Seager - BBA Student

The course is supportive yet competitive and it prepares you for the reality of the business world.

Oliver Frost - BBA Student

The placement has been invaluable in terms of seeing the bigger picture and what the content of each module actually gives you in the long run.

William Ranby - BBA Student

The placement is a big asset and serves as a key differentiatior once you have finished the course.

Alex Lazar - BBA Student

The two placements are crucial for your resumé...they are a selling point. I would say that is the competitive advantage of the BBA at Bath.

Daniel Ayash - BBA Student

Placement 1: Analyst Consultant, Edengene

Placement 2: Brand Assistant (Marketing), Unilever

"I was given lots of responsibility but received plenty of guidance and support. I was a valued member of the team and never felt like 'just a student'. I made fantastic contacts and am still in contact with these today. I gained many practical skills such as computing skills plus interpersonal, presentation, time management and project management skills. I applied for graduate jobs at Unilever, Proctor and Gamble and L'Oreal. I received offers from all of them."

Graduate position: I accepted a marketing job with L'Oreal.

Eleanor Gilmore - BBA

Placement 1: Analyst Consultant, Edengene

Placement 2: Junior Account Executive (Sales), L’Oreal

"During my placement at L’Oreal I assisted account managers on a day-to-day basis as well as being responsible for project-based activities. Responsibilities increased with time as my manager became more confident in my ability, and my role enabled me to liaise with other functions such as Finance and Marketing whilst also having complete ownership for some tasks. L’Oreal invested in my development and I participated in five official training courses whilst on my 6-month placement. However, I definitely feel that the range of courses taught at Bath equipped me with the necessary skills and knowledge to perform well. It is testament to Bath’s high calibre of students that during my time at L’Oreal the only interns that were still at university were from Bath - everyone else had a degree first."

Graduate position: Graduate Trainee Programme, L’Oreal.

Maria Norman - BBA

Placement 1: Placement Trainee, Danone

Placement 2: Analyst, Accenture

“For my first placement, at Danone, I was the territory sales manager for Scotland and the North. At 19 I was the only company representative in my territory and was responsible for over 500 clients and 25 area managers. The student sales team consisted of 5 BBA students. Collectively we had increased sales in our area by 100% and distribution by 56% from the previous year. At Accenture, I was given the responsibility of leading the regressional testing strategy for our client, BP. This testing approach has been developed and implemented across the UK and areas of the US.

My placement experiences have given me the confidence and stimulus to decide to pursue an entrepreneurial career path and establish my own company in student - recruiter communications."

Graduate position: Self-employed (own business)

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Geryn Evans - BBA Alumnus