The analysis indicates a consistent forecast for the number of Master’s or equivalent level study periods and/or work placements from 2024 to 2028, starting at 2 and slightly increasing to 3 by 2028. This suggests a stable market position with minimal growth over the five-year period. For context, the number in 2023 stood at 2. The year-on-year variation shows no change from 2024 to 2027, with a 50% increase in 2028. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) indicates an average growth of around 8.5% per year over these years.

Future trends to watch for:

Possible market changes that could lead to more significant growth beyond 2028.
Impact of external educational and workforce policies on these figures.
The influence of global educational trends and economic factors on work placement opportunities.