Earn points in Professional+ by participating in any of the different types of activities listed here, click or tap on an activity card to see a description of the activity.
Business Life provides workshops aimed at helping students to acquire a range of employability skills. The workshops cover networking, teamwork, analytical skills as well as practical skills sought after by employers such as Advanced Excel, Sage Accounting and project management.
You will earn points for attending Business Life Workshops.
The Professional Development Centre (PDC) organise and facilitate a variety of events that give information on careers and the employability skills students can gain for their potential career. New events are always being added to the programme. Several sessions are hosted by employers who visit the university.
You will earn points for attending workshops.
CAB aims to provide the advice people need for the problems they face and improve the policies and practices that affect people's lives. CAB provide free, independent, confidential and impartial advice to everyone on their rights and responsibilities. You can participate as a volunteer for the Citizens' Advice Bureau.
If you volunteer for CAB, then you earn points per session attended.
If you enter into competitions, either run externally by companies or here at Brunel, that help develop your skills then you will earn points. You can enter either as a team or as an individual- provided you meet all the competition rules and take part to the best of your efforts.
In addition to your degree, many employers value professional qualifications.
You can undertake a variety of different qualifications in different fields run by external providers. You will earn points for each certificate attained.
Summer internships. Internships can be provided by WPSIS or can be those you have applied for yourself from a professional organisation. 4 week internship - 50 points, 8 week internship - 100 points
If you are looking for careers advice and guidance you can talk individually with a Careers Consultant. A typical discussion often includes CV, application or cover letter checks; postgraduate study; work experience and placement activities; and graduate employment. Appointments can be booked online, and you earn points for attending each appointment.
Here at Brunel there are 100+ societies for you to join. Societies are a fantastic way for you to meet like-minded people and can supplement your university studies. The recreational activities on campus can offer a great social life and skills that may not be part of your degree subject. You earn points in this category for involvement in a society with a professional development focus.
Peer-assisted learning (PAL) is a model of student-to-student learning. PAL leaders facilitate groups of level 1 students giving them the opportunity to work together and further understand and solve any queries that might arise during their studies.
Attend debriefing sessions to feedback what went well and what requires improvement and earn 10 points per session (max 50 points per term)!
Peer-assisted learning (PAL) is a model of student-to-student learning. PAL leaders facilitate groups of level 1 students giving them the opportunity to work together and further understand and solve any queries that might arise during their studies.
PAL leaders receive full training at the start of the year, participate in observations and attend debrief sessions following their PAL sessions....
Peer-assisted learning (PAL) is a model of student-to-student learning. PAL leaders facilitate groups of level 1 students giving them the opportunity to work together and further understand and solve any queries that might arise during their studies. PAL leaders receive full training at the start of the year, participate in observations and attend debrief sessions following their PAL sessions. ...
If students need to earn money or gain useful work experience there is a Job Shop here on campus. The Job Shop advertises a wide range of roles including the popular student ambassador scheme, administration, customer service, IT support and more. Most offer flexible working hours or are event-based so it’s easy to find work that meets your needs. You earn points for your part time work.
The Ready Programme is for first year undergraduate students to take on a unique challenge as part of a team. Students develop transferable skills that will be of benefit through their time at university and beyond. They meet new people from different courses and work with them on an exciting project based on responding to four real world needs. You earn 50 bonus points for attending all sessions.
The Ready Programme is for first year undergraduate students to take on a unique challenge as part of a team. Students develop transferable skills that will be of benefit through their time at university and beyond. They meet new people from different courses and work with them on an exciting project based on responding to four real world needs. You earn 10 points for attending each session in the...
The Ready Programme is for first year undergraduate students to take on a unique challenge as part of a team. Students develop transferable skills that will be of benefit through their time at university and beyond. They meet new people from different courses and work with them on an exciting project based on responding to four real world needs. You earn 10 points for registering on this Programme...
The Ready Programme is for first year undergraduate students to take on a unique challenge as part of a team. Students develop transferable skills that will be of benefit through their time at university and beyond. They meet new people from different courses and work with them on an exciting project based on responding to four real world needs. You earn 60 bonus points for winning the READY progr...
The Student Ambassador Scheme gives students the opportunity to represent the University to the outside world through a variety of activities. If you love your time here and fully embrace all that Brunel has to offer, get involved as an Ambassador. You earn points for each activity attended.
Brunel Students have the opportunity to work in the wider community as Teaching Assistants. These volunteers provide assistance with reading in local schools, as Drama, English, Maths, or Music tutors. In addition, you can also be a Study Coach or online skills trainer. You earn points for each full term attended.
The University Officer Training Corps (UOTC) presents university students with a unique opportunity to challenge themselves by partaking in military exercises, adventure training, community projects and expeditions both in the UK and overseas. You earn points for being in the programme.
This is experience you gain doing unpaid work and includes Internships and informal work experience at a company. You earn points for your unpaid work experience.
Brunel University London’s Innovation Hub offers students the yearly opportunity to enter the Venture Programme. With support from our staff, students develop their own ideas to take to market and compete for a prize that serves as seed capital to help them to progress and grow as entrepreneurs. You earn 10 points for participating in a session (max 110 points)
Brunel University London’s Innovation Hub offers students the yearly opportunity to enter the Venture Programme. With support from our staff, students develop their own ideas to take to market and compete for a prize that serves as seed capital to help them to progress and grow as entrepreneurs. You earn 10 points for registering in the programme.
Brunel University London’s Innovation Hub offers students the yearly opportunity to enter the Venture Programme. With support from our staff, students develop their own ideas to take to market and compete for a prize that serves as seed capital to help them to progress and grow as entrepreneurs. You earn 60 bonus points for winning the Venture programme.
Brunel University London has an extensive volunteering programme. With a number of charitable and community organisations seeking support, there are plenty of opportunities available for students to donate their time to help good causes. Volunteering also enables students to demonstrate dedication on a well rounded CV.
You can earn points for each volunteering activity that you attend.
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