Leeds Global Industry Programme  Testimonials

Find out what our students and clients say about the programme so far (taken from a programme evaluation carried out in November 2025).

• 200 students took part
• 29 clients took part.
• 90% of students completed the programme.
• 97% of reports were described as ‘high’ or ‘outstanding’ quality by clients.
• 84% of students feel they have gained relevant work experience.
• 86% of students would recommend taking part.
• 86% of students feel more confident in what they can offer an employer.
• 87% of students are better able to communicate their strengths and experience in a professional setting.
• 88% said they would use their experience to get future opportunities.

Student feedback

I would definitely recommend this program because it gives real consulting experience with an actual client... The feedback process was incredibly valuable and pushed me to improve my thinking, structure, and communication.

Working with a diverse team, solving a real problem, and seeing our final work appreciated by the client made the whole experience meaningful...you genuinely learn by doing and walk away with skills you can apply immediately.

The programme was a genuinely valuable experience that helped me grow both personally and professionally. Working on a real-world project gave me a clearer understanding of what employers look for and helped me build confidence in my skills.

It wasn’t just about completing tasks, it was about learning how to adapt, communicate effectively and think critically in a team setting. The guidance and feedback I received throughout made a real difference.

It’s really a first-hand experience into the professional world, I also got to discover a completely new industry to me, you learn a lot while you enhance or develop business skills.

Client feedback 

It was a really great experience working with the team. They were thoughtful, proactive and open to feedback throughout the project, and the final report was detailed, practical and genuinely valuable for our work. I’ve come away with recommendations we can actually use, which is exactly what I was hoping for. 

It was great to have focused work and an outside perspective on our digital marketing. The team listened, communicated well and provided a report that was insightful and will inform our future digital marketing strategy.