During the programme, students are allowed to work in part-time or full-time in a placement compulsory to attempt for the course, those specific programmes are called sandwich programmes. This placement also extends the time period of the programme by a few months to one year, depending upon the course and placement months.
These are one year programmes especially for the students who wants to connect between their qualifications. This is also done prior to apply for an international degree programme.
Through sandwich programmes you get the first-hand experience during your studies and also before the completion of the degree, in an industry or organisation relating to your field and career what could be better than this. This not only helps you gain the experience, but also helps improve your grades and is very helpful in getting a job after the graduation.
It usually depends upon the universities rules and policies but most of the students do change their major during their programme. Majority of the students tend to change it in their four year programme according to the policies of the institute.
That mostly depends upon the course you’re studying, whether it’s short-term course or a long-term course. The work hours are adjusted according to your schedule. During the week-days, the student can work for less hours and then at weekends it can work for the whole day. A lot of jobs are offered on per hour and not on monthly basis. If you’re not able to find any suitable job for yourself then you may also consult the job agency to provide you with the best suitable job for you.
It depends upon the circumstances and policy of the institute and country. Most of them allow the students to stay and look for the job according to their course major. Majority of the students get the job at the same place they did their internship or placement year during the degree.
Almost every university has their career counselling and support centre, you may discuss it with them about your plans. Also seek help from your teacher as well. They might help you with that too.