Ten students from De Montfort University Leicester (DMU) have passed the highly competitive selection process for the Government Economic Service (GES).
With limited places on offer nationally, DMU students have secured a significant percentage of the placement opportunities for the latest recruitment cycle.
Most will start in September and, if they impress and pass all their tests, the students will be automatically offered a one-year graduate scheme.
Adam Chopdat is equally excited to be spending a year with the GES in Cardiff.
He said: "I saw the job description and thought it suited my Economics and Finance degree. I'm so happy, as I didn't think I'd get it."
The 21-year-old from Leicester said he wouldn't have known about the opportunity without the Business and Law Placement Team.
"I received great help and support from them. For me it's more like having a friend," he said.
Classmate Ismail Chebaiki believes the real-world experience will "give him a boost in the jobs market".
The 20-year-old from London said: "I'll be working for the Government, so will get an insight into how they work. It's crucial experience as well as an insight into how people's lives are affected by Government decisions."
Ismail also credits the placement team, along with his Economics lecturers, for helping him impress his future employer.
