Jobs and work experience
Information and support about graduate roles, part time jobs, work experience and internships.
To get started, come along to an event about job seeking or finding work experience and internships.
Internships and placements
Gain quality, paid, work experience with an internship.
- Find an internship through the University's internship scheme.
- Read our guide or book an appointment to find out how you can source your own internship and apply for funding.
Search for:
- Other work experience and internship opportunities.
- Placements of between 6 and 12 months.
- Internship schemes for PhD students.
Part-time work while you study
Part-time work is a great way to gain work experience, engage with the local community and develop your skills.
- Search for a part-time role.
- Apply for student roles within the University.
- Join the University’s Temporary Staffing Service (TSS).
Graduate roles
Graduate level roles are advertised on mycareer; some of these are available with an immediate start date. You can also search for vacancies by sector.
You can also find vacancies with specific employers, including small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs).
Self-employment and working for yourself
Our Basecamp Enterprise Team provides support to those interested in start-up and entrepreneurship.
- Attend our enterprise events and skills-build workshops.
- Enter the New Enterprise Competition.
- Book an appointment if you need further support.
Work abroad
Opportunities to work outside the UK are advertised on mycareer. We also have a guide on working abroad that can help you get started.
International students
We provide guidance on finding a job in the UK and finding work experience and internships. Find vacancies on mycareer or Student Circus.
We also support you to work overseas. Read our guide for more information, or search for a role on GradConnection based on your work rights.
Equality and diversity
We support students to have equal opportunities to access work regardless of their background.
- Search for vacancies with employers who value diversity.
- Our resources explain the Equality Act, discrimination and workplace rights.
- Learn about Flying Start and Career Boost - targeted support for widening participation students.
- Attend a workshop on disability disclosure, or book an appointment to dicuss this one-to-one.
Did you know?
Many jobs aren’t openly advertised, and some employers rely on speculative applications.
Networking with employers in person or using LinkedIn, and talking to alumni, are key to securing work experience and finding opportunities.