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Careers and Placements
The Careers and Placements team are based in the Main Building, Student Solutions Centre. It's where you will find our Placements Team, Careers Consultants as well as many of our other support staff.
The Careers and Placements team are available between 09:00-17:00
Call the Careers and Placements team on +44 (0)121 204 4757
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Reasons to use Rodeo
I’m in my final year doing Economics and I don’t know whether to apply for grad schemes now or do a masters first. What do you think?
Honest answer — it depends on where you want to end up. A lot of top grad schemes (Big 4, civil service, banking) don’t need a masters. Let’s look at the ones you’d be competitive for now, and we can decide if a masters actually adds anything.
Also worth knowing: most autumn 2026 applications are open now. Timing matters more than you think.
Start with a chat, not a search bar
Grad scheme, placement, apprenticeship? Not sure what you want yet — that's fine. Your agent talks it through with you and turns "I have no idea" into a shortlist.
Graduate Consultant — 2026 Scheme
Why you're a good match
StrongYour economics background and your summer at a regional bank line up with what PwC looks for on the consulting scheme. Applications close in four weeks.
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Every day your agent scans the market matching roles against what actually matters to you, not just keywords on a CV.
Why you're a good match
You’ve got the grades and the economics background, and your bank internship is exactly the experience this scheme looks for. Apply soon — deadlines close within the month.
Experience fit
Your summer at the bank plus your econometrics coursework map directly to the day-one responsibilities on this scheme — client modelling, market briefings, and deal support.
Only hits
No noise. No "maybe this fits." Just roles with a clear explanation of why they're right — and where to focus when applying.
- Finding a part-time job
- Securing a placement
- Checking your CV
- Practising interview skills
- Understanding how to network with employers
- Advice on going abroad
- Providing support if you don’t get the opportunity you want
- Keeping you motivated
- Finding a graduate job.
Research students: You can book an appointment directly with a Careers Consultant by emailing our Careers Team.
Get in touch by email
Careers
- General enquiries - for any generic careers-related questions.
Placements
- College of Engineering and Physical Sciences (EPS) - for any placement enquiries for the EPS Placement Coordinator.
- College of Health and Life Sciences (HLS) - for any placement enquiries for the HLS Placement Coordinator.
- College of Business and Social Sciences (BSS) - for any placement enquiries for the BSS Placement Coordinator.
- Study Abroad Team - for any enquiries about study abroad placement opportunities.
- On Placement Support Team - for support during your placement year.


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