A work placement can be a good way of gaining hands-on, relevant experience, and in some cases, can count towards your degree.

The following links may be helpful as a starting point when looking for a placement.
If you are undertaking a work placement in Europe (outside the UK) which will count towards your degree and will last a minimum of three months, you may be eligible to apply for Erasmus funding.
This article was published on Mar 28, 2013