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Where can I get support with my placement?
Within each of the faculties, there is a dedicated Placement Office with Placement Coordinators who will help you with identifying placement opportunities and approving them. Details of the placement staff within each of the faculties can be found via MyCareerHub, and there's lots of helpful information on the Find a placement web page.
If you cannot find a placement, don't give up! Speak to your Placement Coordinator, as it is important that you keep in regular contact for advice and guidance.
It can sometimes take longer than expected to find a suitable placement. Some courses have a mandatory placement so you will be referred to your Programme Support Officer (PSO) if you are unable to secure a placement, to check on your course regulations. If it is an optional placement, you will be switched to the full-time course version, and you would then be notified by your faculty or the PSO. For more information visit the find a placement webpage.
All the latest vacancies and useful online resources are in MyCareerHub, where you can also find links to various online job sites. If you need advice or help with job search and application, appointments with Careers Consultants are available. You can book appointments online via MyCareerHub, by email to careers@bournemouth.ac.uk.
If you cannot find a placement, it might change your funding, you can find information about placement funding on the BU website . If you any questions about your funding, you can contact student finance England on 0300 100 0607. If you are living in another country within the UK, you will need to make your enquiries to the relevant service.
Please contact AskBU if you require further assistance.