Student Projects and Placements
Discover the latest opportunities for businesses and third sector organisations to work with students.
Students can undertake projects or placements with host organisations to help explore new ideas or solve challenges they lack the resource or knowledge to undertake in-house. There are a variety of opportunities available which may be linked to the student’s degree programme or draw on more generic skills. Projects should be appropriate to the skill level of the student and never business critical. Please note some projects require no or minimal financial commitment, while some do. Please check each on enquiry. To discuss any of the opportunities please email info@interface-online.org.uk
“I have benefitted through Interface from student placements in many disciplines. My experience within working with Interface has been extremely positive and I have gained as much from the students as they have received from their placements. I hope to expand this relationship for many years to come.”
Carol Arnott, Get Set Yeti
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Business Management – Data analytics, project management, marketing, operations, human resources
Humanities & Social Science – Psychology, sport science, arts, law, health science, environmental, social science
Computing Science – Artificial Intelligence, big data, software engineering, fintech, machine learning, ethical hacking, UX design
Science & Engineering – life science, mechanical, electrical, food science, biotechnology
Creatives – Art & Design, music, gaming, visual communications
Data Science Projects
12 week projects running July 26. Closing Date: End of June. Financial Commitment: None.
A typical project revolves around one or more datasets, a research question, and some of the data science tools introduced in the teaching modules (see the short syllabus for each below). The topic can be very broad, ranging from bioinformatics, social sciences, transport, demographics, power grids, to name but a few. The data set can be specific and provided by the partner, or it can come from a free data source.
The MSc Data Science programme is designed to teach the fundamentals of Data Science with an emphasis on hands-on experience working with real-world and industry-relevant data. Students typically come from diverse backgrounds, with skills ranging from mathematics and physics to computer science, as well as non-technical areas such as business and humanities. Some students join the course after completing their undergraduate degree, while others have already gained work experience in industry and are looking for a further qualification. The courses are structured to ensure that students without a rigorous mathematical or computational background can understand the crucial concepts underlying data science and apply appropriate tools, while providing opportunities for those with more technical expertise to deepen their understanding of data science concepts.
The programme is structured into three 12-week terms. The first two terms cover the following courses:
- Introduction to Programming
- Introduction to Python and R
- Data Visualisation
- Image Analysis
- Introduction to Data Science
- Statistics and Time Series Analysis
- Advanced Statistics and Special Applications
- Machine Learning
Contact Us: info@interface-online.org.uk
Medical Science Placements
Starts between May-September. Closing date 31st July. Financial Commitment: Payment required.
Placements can start between May and September. Topics covered by these students include:
- Anatomy
- Biochemistry
- Biomedical Sciences
- Biotechnology
- Developmental Biology
- Genetics
- Immunology
- Molecular Biology
- Pharmacology
- Physiology
- Sports Science
Contact Us: info@interface-online.org.uk
MSc long term placements
Closing date: End of July for October placements. Runs from July 26’ Financial Commitment: Payment required
Students looking for a long term placements starting in July 2026. Courses studied include:
- MSc Advanced Mechanical Engineering with Industrial Application
o September 2025 cohort: 6-month placement from July 2026
- MSc Global Sustainability Engineering with Industrial Application
o September 2025 cohort: 6-month placement from July 2026
- MSc Robotics with Industrial Application
o September 2025 cohort: 6-month placement from July 2026
o January 2026 cohort: 6-month placement from March 2027
- MSc International Business Management with Advanced Practice
o September 2025 cohort: 12-month placement from October 2026
- MSc Business Analytics & Consultancy with Advanced Practice
o September 2025 cohort: 12-month placement from October 2026
- MSc Digital Marketing with Advanced Practice
o September 2025 cohort: 12-month placement from October 2026
Contact Us: info@interface-online.org.uk
Business PEN projects
Runs from May and from January. Closing dates: Happy to consider applications all year. Financial Commitment: No payment required. Location: Scottish based company – happy to be fully remote.
A range of MSc Students looking to gain practical experience in solving real world challenges for business clients.
Subjects include:
- International Business Management (IBM)
- IBM with Advanced practice
- Analytics with Consultancy Advanced Practice
- Digital Marketing
- International Marketing
- International Marketing with Consumer Psychology
- Digital Marketing Advance Practice
- Supply Chain Management
- HR Management
- Accountancy
- Economics
- Finance
- Investment Management
- Project Management
Contact Us: info@interface-online.org.uk
Computing Placements (Long term)
Runs: 1 year from September or January. Financial Commitment: Paid placements at least National Minimum Wage.
3rd Year Computing students covering a diverse range of degree courses in areas such as:
- cybersecurity and digital forensics
- software engineering
- games development
- computing science
- business computing
- digital media
- web design
These placements must be full time, a minimum of 48 weeks, can be remote, hybrid or site based and paid at least National Minimum Wage to meet module requirements.
Example Job Titles:
- Student Software Engineer
- Web Development & Support Assistant
- Data Analyst
- UX Engineer
Contact Us: info@interface-online.org.uk
Mass Communication Placement
Runs Sept – Dec or Jan-May. Available to apply all year round. Financial Commitment: No payment required however they encourage offering expenses, a stipend, or a wage where feasible.
3rd year Undergraduate students studying BA Hons Mass Communication are looking for opportunities to complete a placement between 80-100 hours.
Students are looking to secure opportunities that involve real-life projects and meaningful work, supported by the development of both technical and transferable skills on a remote, hybrid or on-site basis.
The Mass Communication course includes modules on:
- Communication & Practice
- Global Current Affairs
- Popular Culture
- Social Media & Analytics
- Mass Communications Research Methods
- Branding.
Contact Us: info@interface-online.org.uk
Computer Science Placements
Closing date’s September & May. Runs Sep-Dec and May-Jul. Financial Commitment: None.
3 month placements – flexible 180 hours
Course covered include:
- cybersecurity and digital forensics
- software engineering
- games development
- computing science
- business computing
- digital media
- web design
- animation
- social media
- graphic design
- soundscapes/podcasts
Contact Us: info@interface-online.org.uk
Civil & Environmental Engineering Projects
Runs: Various times across the year. Closing dates: Various times. Financial Commitment: None but should be willing to cover expenses.
Several opportunities available for collaborative projects throughout the year. Civil & Engineering students looking to engage with industry partners to put their learning into practice.
Project opportunities available with Undergraduate students, Graduate apprenticeships and Postgraduate projects.
Degree topics include:
- Civil Engineering
- Environmental Engineering
- Hydrogeology
- Sustainability and Environmental Studies
- Geo-environmental Engineering
- Integrated Pollution prevention and control
- Climate Change adaption.
Contact Us: info@interface-online.org.uk
Business Administration projects
Runs Various times throughout the year – See below. Financial Commitment: None.
The project is typically undertaken on a professional consultancy basis. The range of business functions a project can address are diverse and include growth or business development, marketing, operations, strategy and finance. New models or processes can be developed or solutions presented to strategic or operational issues. The final report will be directed at senior management or director level.
Examples of previous projects include:
• ‘A Strategic Framework for Co-branded Marketing Promotion’ for Polaroid Eyewear
• ‘Implementing Effective Communication Frameworks to Drive Performance’
• ‘Differentiation Strategies in a Tightly Regulated, Competitive and Mature Market’ for Aviva
• ‘Creating a Sales and Marketing Strategy for a Small Technology Company’
Over 6 months: Projects presented to students for selection end of FEBRUARY. Students begin project in APRIL. Projects submitted for marking AUGUST.
Over 3 months: Projects presented to students for selection end of MARCH, students begin project in JUNE. Projects submitted for marking AUGUST.
Over 6 months: Projects presented to students for selection end of JUNE. Students begin project in OCTOBER. Projects submitted for marking MARCH.
Over 3 months: Projects presented to students for selection end of AUGUST. Students begin project in OCTOBER. Projects submitted for marking JANUARY
Contact Us: info@interface-online.org.uk
Industrial Engineering
12 week placements between May-September. Financial Commitment: None.
This MSC Industrial Engineering students complete 12 week placements between May-September, working full time with an organisation on an enhancement project.
Contact Us: info@interface-online.org.uk
Psychology placements and projects
Undergrad placements starting in Sept- Dec (50hrs), Postgrad placements starting in Jan-May (160hrs). Closing Dates end of July and end of Nov. Financial commitment: none.
Training in Psychology is an excellent foundation for a broad range of careers and sectors and equips students with valuable skills including: data management and analysis; quantitative and qualitative research; survey skills; information management; statistics; social media management; literature reviews and report writing; interpersonal skills and networking; fundraising; event management; befriending and others.
Examples of previous projects
Previous projects reflect the diversity and breadth of skills and knowledge a psychology student can bring to you organisation:
- creating a social media campaign to increase awareness of your organisation or product
- testing products or service in the design phase
- client and service users survey
- data analysis
- befriending
- literature reviews and report writing
Benefits to you
You’ll benefit from access to world-class education and knowledge being applied to your business. Our students get to apply what they learn in a practical setting and provide you, as the host organisation, with an outside perspective on an opportunity, project or problem. Student projects can provide:
- Fresh insights to your business area
- An opportunity to drive forward a project or part of a project
- Access to specialists skills such as data analysis, surveying or statistics
- Further links to the University for research and Continuous Professional Development
- An opportunity to potentially recruit graduates in the future
Undergraduate placements should be 50 hours and postgraduate project placements should be 160 hours, however students can combine two shorter placements of 80 hours with different organisations.
Contact Us: info@interface-online.org.uk
Product and Graphic Design placements
Runs January – May. Closing date end November. Financial Commitment: optional
3rd Year Undergraduate Product or Graphic design students are looking for placements. These cover topics such as:
- Digital Media
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Product Design
- Materials & Manufacture
- Prototyping Interactive experiences
- 3D Modelling
- Business & Marketing skills
There is a 120hour, 240hour or 400 hour placement option available.
Contact Us: info@interface-online.org.uk
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