Careers and employability

The Work and Work Placement unit, available to all policy studies’ undergraduate students, is a unique module aimed specifically at preparing students for the world of work through C.V and interview practice, industry placements and analysis of employment market. 

The Professional Liaison Network (PLN), within the Faculty of Social Sciences and Law, has well-established connections to local public and third sector employers in the City of Bristol. Their team facilitate access to professional mentors working in disciplines related to policy studies.

The University of Bristol Q-Step Centre is part of a national initiative enhancing quantitative skills training for undergraduate students in the social sciences. We offer a choice between single honours degrees (childhood studies or social policy with quantitative research methods), and stand-alone units that are open to all Policy Studies' students.

The School works closely with the Careers Service throughout the academic year to coordinate a programme of seminars providing insight into careers in the social sciences.

The Bristol PLUS Award rewards extracurricular activities completed at any point during your degree, including paid employment (part time work), volunteering/outreach work and student leadership roles. The award is a great addition to your C.V and is formally recognised on your degree transcript.