We’re committed to providing the highest-quality student experience to develop your employability and confidence. Whether it's through an internship, work experience, volunteering or even setting up your own business, we’ll provide you with the opportunities you need to reach your full potential.
Your work experience and internship activities can also count towards your My Stirling Award.
If you’d like to gain real-life experience within your chosen field, an internship or work experience is the perfect place to start. Internships provide you with a major CV boost, invaluable networking opportunities and a chance to develop the transferable skills that employers want. It’s a great way to develop practical skills ahead of your future career, in a real workplace environment, while being supported by industry professionals.
My internship has given me a good taste of the 9-5 work routine. It has also given me a head start in my marketing career by providing me with lots of valuable experiences from very early on.
Alexander Bergström, Marketing Internship with Labels4Kids Ltd
Our strong partnerships with national, international and start-up businesses can provide you with a wide range of opportunities to test your learning in real-life situations. Whether it’s an internship, work experience or a work-based project, you’ll learn new skills and get an idea of which working environment suits you.
I have gained invaluable experience in several areas of a successful, growing company. I have developed an understanding of what it takes build and maintain professional relationships. Most importantly, I know what full-time employment involves, a thought which can be quite daunting upon completion of university studies.
Owen Smith, Resource Coordinator internship at YouTrain
Taking part in internships can help you stand out to potential employers. It gives you a great opportunity to test out a possible career you have in mind.
Volunteering is a great way to enhance your time at university, add to your CV and most importantly give something back.
Phoebe McCulloch explains why clubs and societies offer such good opportunities to gain useful career skills and experiences.
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