Janet Marshall, the Academy's Professional Development Advisor, offers 'drop-in' guidance as well as a wide range of useful support links on the Academy's intranet, Arena.

Business Placements
The Open Academy Business Placement Scheme provides students with front-line, professional experience in a range of innovative and stimulating environments. These opportunities complement both academic and practical study, and aim to provide a working knowledge of the current industry climate.

Placement schemes have been established with music festivals, publishers, art galleries and more, and also with professional departments within the Academy.