Professional Pathway Scheme
The Professional Pathway (PP) scheme is an innovative mode of study, unique to the School of Informatics at City. It allows students to transfer to relevant four-day-a-week employment after a period of study and complete their degree by a combination of day-release and e-learning. PP students do the same course content as full-time students, but over a longer period.
How does it work?
A student can join the scheme at various points during their degree, providing they have met the satisfactory academic requirements.
Professional Pathway Entry Points
| Entry Point: year two | Entry Point: year three | Entry Point: after year two plus one-year placement | |
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Must have completed |
One full year of the degree |
Two full years of the degree |
Two full years of the degree and a placement year |
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Total duration of degree |
Four years |
Four years |
Five years |
Studying whilst working
PP students attend university one day a week for 45 weeks of the year and normally attend lectures and other course components with full-time students. They do the same course content as full-time students, but over a longer period.
Support from the PLU
The PLU offers support and advice to students throughout the placement process.
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The PLU has long established links with employers who offer exclusive Professional Pathway opportunities. The Unit is continually working to source more opportunities for those seeking to complete a placement
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The Unit provides workshops and seminars which are designed to assist with your professional development and enhance your employability in preparation for undertaking a placement
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We offer personalised advice and guidance for students making applications and attending interviews for placements
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Students on the Professional Pathway scheme are assigned a work-based learning advisor (WLA) who provides a central point of contact and support throughout the placement
For further information regarding the scheme please visit the Placements FAQs page