Postgraduate industrial placement

Masters degree programmes with available industrial placement options.

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Masters degree programmes with available industrial placement options.

Postgraduate industrial placement

Master’s programmes with an industrial placement

Add a year-long industrial placement to your master’s degree.

It gives you professional experience, industry contacts and practical skills before you graduate. 

You complete your placement after your taught modules and dissertation. This allows you to apply what you have learned in a real workplace.

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Postgraduate industrial placement FAQs

Which programmes have the industrial placement option?

You can add an industrial placement to selected master’s degrees at the University of East London. 

These two-year MSc programmes with Industrial Placement extend the standard one-year MSc courses in the School of Architecture, Computing and Engineering.

 

These programmes allow postgraduate students to gain subject-related work experience alongside their degree.

How does the postgraduate industrial placement work?

The industrial placement lasts one academic year (30 weeks). 

It normally takes place after you complete your taught modules and dissertation. 

During the placement, you will: 

  • undertake an internship with a partner organisation
  • complete the 120-credit Industrial Placement module

 

Progression requirements 

To progress to the industrial placement, you must: complete the taught modules, and achieve at least 60 credits

 

Information for international students

If you are an international student on a Student visa, your Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) will show a course duration of two calendar years, subject to meeting UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) requirements.

How is the postgraduate industrial placement secured?

Students are responsible for securing their own placement. 

The University supports you throughout the process. 

Support is provided through the Careers Zone and your School, including: 

  • guidance on CVs and applications
  • interview preparation
  • advice on finding placement opportunities
  • connections with participating industry partners 

However, you must apply for and secure the placement yourself.

What happens if I do not secure a placement?

If you do not secure a placement after completing your taught modules and dissertation, you will transfer back to the one-year full-time MSc programme without the placement. 

If you hold a Student visa, your visa will be curtailed in line with UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) requirements.

What is the postgraduate industrial placement module?

The industrial placement is a 120-credit module. 

It is graded Pass or Fail. 

Your placement is assessed jointly by: 

  • the partner organisation where you complete your internship
  • the University of East London 

The final result is recorded on your academic transcript.

How much does the industrial placement cost?

Please see individual course pages for fees information.

What are the admissions criteria for the postgraduate industrial placement?

Applicants to the two-year master’s programmes with Industrial Placement must meet the same entry requirements as the standard one-year MSc programmes. 

Full entry requirements are listed on each course page.

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