Internships and work experience

Source: https://student.sussex.ac.uk/careers/experience Parent: https://student.sussex.ac.uk/international/visas

Find out about the types of employment experience you can get including internships, placements and volunteering opportunities.

[#### Internships

Internship opportunities during the spring and summer break.](https://student.sussex.ac.uk/careers/experience/internships)

[#### Volunteering

Boost your job prospects, by giving a bit of your time for a good cause.](https://student.sussex.ac.uk/careers/experience/volunteering)

[#### Placements

Spend time working at an organisation or company, as part of your degree.](https://student.sussex.ac.uk/careers/placements)

[#### Networking

Talk to the people you know, or reach out to people who work in careers you’re interested in.](https://student.sussex.ac.uk/careers/experience/networking)

Career Lab

Career Lab is a programme for Foundation Year and undergraduate students. It offers internships, courses and projects so you can develop your skills, experience and connections, to help boost your career prospects.

Your employment rights

It is against the law for an employer to discriminate against you when applying for jobs or in the workplace. Find out about your employment rights.