The Physics department takes the employability of its graduates very seriously.
The Department of Physics takes the employability of its graduates very seriously. Research suggests that students who have completed placements during the course of their degree have a distinct advantage over other graduates, and we make every effort to help you in your search for a fulfilling career after you graduate.
Have a look at the Careers Centre, or see what you can do to boost your CV and enhance your experience while you’re studying.
SEPnet (South East Physics network) is a consortium of nine partner universities working together to advance and sustain physics as a strategically important subject for the UK economy and its science base in the South East region of England.
Royal Holloway is one of the partner universities; the other partners are Queen Mary, University of London (QMUL); University of Southampton; University of Sussex; University of Portsmouth; and University of Herts.
During the summer after your 2nd year and 3rd year, you will have the opportunity to participate in various summer placements. All placements are awarded on a competitive basis and students are encouraged to maintain an up to date CV to allow applications to be made in advance of the closing date.
Your SEPnet Employer Engagement Advisor, Jana Checkley, will circulate a list of paid placements with Physics employers at the start of the spring term. SEPnet placements for Royal Holloway students have included: NPL, Culham, Echo Group (Science publishing), AMEC, Accelogress (Programming solutions), Online Lubricants, in2science, Thames Water, Ultra, University of Surrey and Ensilica.
There are over 80 SEPnet placements for the summer of 2024 available. Applications close on 31 March 2024 for this summer's placement opportunities.
In addition to the SEPnet placements, the Employer Engagement Advisor signposts all eligible students to any internal and external placements that are available throughout the year.
