Work abroad

Can I do a work placement abroad as part of my undergraduate degree programme?

Yes, this may be possible through a Year in Industry route (via your Department) or the Placement Year programme (through Careers and Placements).

Where can I work abroad?

Almost anywhere - be aware that it’s not possible to work abroad as part of your degree in a country where the UK’s Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office advice is against travel. 

You’ll need to find a suitable placement provider that’s acceptable for your Department / Careers and Placements. 

Having appropriate insurance in the event of an accident in the workplace is a consideration as part of the placement approval process so asking what insurance a company has may be one of the initial questions you ask the placement provider. For more information about insurance when on a work placement as part of your degree programme, take a look at the insurance information for work placements on the things to consider webpage. 

Start your work placement or study abroad journey

• Before you apply... advice from the University of York about applying for jobs / opportunities with external organisations.
• Working outside the UK, including information about finding different types of jobs.
• International placements, including preparing for your search, funding options and job search platforms.
• Global opportunities by subject, information about study abroad and summer abroad opportunities including things to consider before you apply.

University of York contacts 

• Year in Industry: Departmental Placement Coordinator
• Placement Year: careers-placements@york.ac.uk
• Study abroad: global-opportunities@york.ac.uk