Data from International Graduate Outcomes shows that more than 50% of people feel their university lacked substantial support regarding placement years, which is exactly why we are here to help.
If you’ve chosen a course that offers a placement year, then you’re well on your way to gaining essential skills for the workplace.
But for now, you're probably wondering whether you can live in student accommodation during your placement year and whether you’ll be considered a student. Read on to find out the answers.
A placement year, also known as a sandwich year or work placement, is a year spent working in an industry relevant to your degree.
You'll typically take a placement year between your second and final year of studies, as this will allow you to put your knowledge into practice and gain essential hands-on experience while still being enrolled at university.
Taking a placement year has several advantages. By choosing a placement year, you’ll:
Yes, universities consider students taking a placement year as being in full-time education since they are still enrolled in their university course.
However, there may be differences in tuition fees, student loans, and Council Tax exemptions, so it’s worth checking with your university and local council.
Absolutely. If you're undertaking a ‘student placement,’ you'll still be classed as a student while on placement, as long as you remain enrolled at your university - So you can still make sure of your student discounts!
Whether you can live in student accommodation on placement depends entirely on your accommodation provider.
Many student housing providers allow students on placement to stay in student accommodation, but some may have policies that require you to attend lectures full-time. If you’re unsure, it’s always best to check directly with your accommodation provider.
If you need accommodation during your placement year, consider the following options:
We’re a close-knit, family-run business at Stockton Students, which means we genuinely care about your experience as a student.
Choosing the right uni accommodation in one of our appealing locations will ensure you have a comfortable and supportive place to stay throughout your studies, including your placement year.
Check out this video to learn why Stockton Students stands out:
As your reputable student accommodation provider, it’s in our best interests that you enjoy your stay with us, which is why we’re proud to offer regular social activities for you to meet new people.
Whether you’re in a placement year or a full-time student, we have a range of properties to suit your needs.
Ready to browse your options? Find out more here!
The decision as to whether or not you can live in student accommodation as a non-student with other university students is completely up to your accommodation provider, and this decision may vary.
You can find more information on whether students and non-students can live together in student accommodation here.
Again, this will depend on your uni accommodation provider but we have explored this topic more in our blog: Can Degree Apprentices Live In Student Accommodation?
