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Work opportunities

Money. Skills. Networks. Experience. Working as part of your studies is the best possible preparation you can give yourself for your later career.

Work opportunities are what we do best at York. Here’s an overview of the types available, and how they can boost your employability.

Internships

Internships are a great way to get to know employers, often as part of a shorter-term project. Our partners run plenty of paid, exclusive internships through our team.

Volunteering

Whether through the Students’ Union, local schools and businesses, or charities in and around the city, volunteering can give you an extra experience boost. We'll talk you through what’s out there, helping you find what matches the time and commitment you have to spare.

Part-time jobs

Every year, we promote jobs in the University (like Student Ambassadors or content creators) and the city (cafes, shops, local attractions and more). They’re a flexible way to keep your finances in check, and to gain the transferable skills that careers are built from.

Placements

A lot of our courses come with an option to spend time – usually a summer or a year – in industry as part of your degree, with some acting as a fast track to a graduate job. We’ll help you find and connect with our partner employers.

Recent placement partners

Recent placement partners
Recent placement partners
Recent placement partners

Global experience

Want to take things further? We work with organisations and other universities around the world to give you even more possibilities.

Explore global opportunities

Student stories

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Posted by El

Last year, I applied to the Summer Accelerator on a whim. I had an idea for a business that I loved – one that…

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Posted by Lexie

Hi, I’m Lexie, an MMath student currently in my third year here at York. I came to university with little career experience but the…

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Posted by Rachel

When starting university, most people are just thinking about getting their degree. But if you’re anything like me then you’re probably already thinking about…

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Posted by Vivek

This blog post will explain how the Department of Computer Science supports students in securing a year in industry placement, the help available while…

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Posted by Ricardo

Hi there, My name is Ricardo, I am an international student from Mexico currently on a fascinating journey doing the MSc in Fusion Energy…

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Posted by Orla

I’m Orla, a final year biology student who has returned from a year long placement in the Science and Technology Facilities Council, UKRI. Read…

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