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Undergraduate professional training year

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Can I add a placement year?Can I cancel my placement?Can I do my placement outside of the UK and how do I organise this?Can I get a reference from the university for my placement?Can I start my placement year with less than 120 credits?Can my placement be something unrelated to my degree?Do I need to choose any modules if I’m going on placement?Do I need to take out the insurance policy offered/required by my placement provider?How can I find out more about current and former students’ placement experiences?How do I contact or book an appointment with someone to help me find a placement?How long is a Professional Training placement?How much does a Professional Training Year cost?I am an international student and I want to add a placement year. Where should I start? How do I extend my visa?If I’m going on a placement year when will I be given the opportunity to choose the following academic year’s modules?What funding options are available to me for the Professional Training year?What funding options are available to me on an unpaid placement?What is the deadline to add a Professional Training year to my degree?What is the difference between a Professional Training year and a placement year?What should I do if I cannot find a placement by the deadline?What support is available during my placement?When can I start looking for a Professional Training placement?Where can I find more information on risk assessment for my placement?Where can I get more information about placements?Why has my placement not been approved yet?