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Work while you study
Get work experience while you study
Get experience, grow your networks and demonstrate your skills to employers by engaging with our work-based learning opportunities from the moment you arrive.
Use our career zone platform to search for and apply to opportunities.
Paid internships (Funded Internship Scheme)
Our funded internship scheme provides students with the opportunity to work in exciting and varied internship roles both at the university and with our external partners.
You can earn while you learn - internships are part-time and flexible to fit in with your studies.
This is a great way to explore new career options, expand your network and get a reference for your next role.
You will also receive mentoring and advice about how to translate this experience onto your CV/LinkedIn profile.
Industry projects
Industry Projects involve students working in small groups on a live business challenge.
Organisations provide the project brief and are on hand for light touch support and agreed checkpoints for the duration of the project. Students also receive academic support.
Upon completion, students will present their findings and recommendations in the format that has been requested by the project sponsor.
This is a great way to get hands-on experience and understand employer expectations.
Freelance roles
We are here to support the growing numbers of students and graduates who wish to be freelancers.
We embed learning on how to be self-employed and freelance across our six schools providing you with the vital skills you need to be successful.
Workshops and one-to-one sessions are also bookable and available to all students and recent graduates.
To support this, we have recently launched a marketplace that supports students who wish to try freelancing for the first time.
We help students find a range of roles from sports coaching, and IT consulting, to creative disciplines such as film and animation.
Voluntary work
Volunteering is an opportunity for students or graduates to volunteer with a charity or not-for-profit organisation to gain the skills, experience and confidence they need for the world of work.
Volunteering is about giving the time and skills without pay, for the benefit of others, the local community and oneself.
We work with a range of charitable organisations to provide exciting opportunities to develop skills and experience whilst making a difference.
Virtual Internships
We offer a range of virtual internships that allow students to build their employability skills and experience working at world-leading companies from home. This is a great way to prepare for future work opportunities and gain real-world skills through Virtual Experience Programs. Participants receive a certificate upon completion, which can be added to LinkedIn.
Using Forage, students can access free courses, build sector-specific skills, and complete flexible short courses without needing prior knowledge.
Access global opportunities
GoinGlobal is an online jobs platform with a difference. As well as helping students to find job opportunities both at home and abroad, students can access employer directories, search for internships and read career guides packed with useful information. To access the platform students can log into the Career Zone.
Temporary work on campus
Randstad is an onsite recruitment agency that helps students gain the support they need to find employment, both while at university and beyond.
They offer advice and support in helping students to source:
- paid part-time
- full time
- temporary
- permanent roles
Get some valuable experience, earn some money and have the competitive edge to help students and graduates stand out from the crowd.
Student Ambassador Scheme
At UEL, we hire students as Student Ambassadors to inspire future students and support events like Open Days. This flexible, zero-hour contract fits around your studies and enhances your career experience. Duties include working with secondary school pupils, representing UEL at fairs and events, running Campus Tours, and assisting with social media and marketing.
For more information and to apply, please visit our Student Ambassador Scheme page.
What our students and partners say
The scheme has been great for us and the students, and UEL supported us through the recruitment process. The students we interviewed were all great candidates and we have now taken on one of our interns full-time. I would encourage businesses to take part - it's a great way to source talent for your organisation and to support students with the experience they need alongside their studies."
Mayor's Fund for London
The funded internship scheme was the perfect way for me to get relevant work in the creative industry from employers that take pride in nurturing my talent. I constantly remind my peers of the vast opportunities available at UEL and the funded internship scheme is always the first thing I mention."
Max
UEL Student
I've completed two internships during my time at UEL. One in the first year, and another in the second year. I've found both internships beneficial and valuable to my personal development. My favourite aspect of the internship was the mentoring scheme. Having someone to relay my plans and goals to was incredible and helped me solidify my plans. I would recommend the internship scheme to any UEL student."
Shewa
UEL Student
The UEL Internship Scheme provides an opportunity to engage with talented students, introducing new ideas and skills to our business. This year, we invited a UEL Creative Writing student, to join our marketing and operations team. Following a successful internship, we were pleased to offer him a permanent role."
Build Recruitment