Newcastle Work Experience

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What is Newcastle Work Experience (NWE)?

NWE offers paid work experience opportunities in local small and medium sized companies (SMEs) to bright and enterprising students. 

The term-time programme is open to all Newcastle University students from any degree discipline. You will be required to undertake a total of 100 hours work over 3 - 4 months, fully flexible around your timetable.

The summer programme is open to all current or graduating Newcastle University students from any degree discipline. You will undertake a full-time placement over a 5 or 10-week period.

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What's happening in 2012-13?

  • 100 term-time placements will be available.
  • 50 summer placements will be available.
  • Sign up to our NWE Interest Form to receive personalised alerts, including links to the latest placements, company details and bursary information.

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What do NWE students do?

Placements are available across a wide range of disciplines and previous projects have included:

  • business plan development;
  • arts management;
  • market research;
  • laboratory assistant;
  • IT support;
  • website and software development;
  • engineering problem-solving.

Take a look at our NWE case studies (PDF: 921KB) to find out more about what past placement students have done.

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What are the benefits of taking part in NWE?

  • Receive a training bursary - £600 upon completion of a term-time placement and up to £2400 for a summer placement;
  • Complement your studies and put academic theory into practice;
  • Develop your graduate skills and enhance your employability;
  • Gain an insight into UK business culture and practical experience of the recruitment and selection process;
  • Build up your business contacts in the North East.

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When do NWE placements take place?

The exact timescale is generally agreed between you and the host company, with the majority of placements commencing within 2-3 weeks of the advertised closing date. 

  • Term-time programme

Work may be undertaken during term-time up to a maximum of 15 hours per week, or up to 20 hours per week during University holidays.

  • Summer programme

Placements may be carried out between May and October. Placement dates will be advertised in advance for your information, where possible.

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Where can I find details of current advertised placements?


Visit Vacancies Online to view all currently available placements.

You can also receive placement alerts via email through Vacancies Online. To register, search for vacancies of interest and select 'Email me jobs like these'.

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How do I apply for an NWE placement?

Once you have chosen a placement to apply for, use the link within the advertisement to access the online application form. Please ensure you have your CV ready to upload.

Shortlisted applications will be forwarded to the host company for review; you will be notified of the outcome of your application within 48 hours of the closing date. The most suitable candidate will be selected following a round of interviews. 

We strongly recommend that you call in to the Careers Service for a 15 minute drop-in appointment with an information officer or CV adviser to review your application before submitting it.

You must be eligible to work in the UK during your studies before applying for a NWE placement. International students can visit the UKCISA website for information on working in the UK during your studies.

During each year you can complete only one term-time and one summer placement. Unsuccessful applicants are free to apply for further advertised NWE placements.

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Need to contact us?

To find out more about NWE, or to discuss an advertised placement, please call in to the Careers Service or contact nwe@ncl.ac.uk.

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