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
Applied Health Science
Runs June to August. Closing dates 30th April respectively. Financial Commitment: None.
This work-based placement elective offers a professional placement with a civic, government, industrial, public, research or voluntary health and/or development sector organisation. Students will undertake a ten-week placement with a host organisation
The aims of the courses are to:
- Enhance student experience
- Provide students with an authentic learning opportunity
- Enhance student employability
- Enable students to acquire professional knowledge and understanding of the daily work, strategic priorities, objectives, and functions of a civic, government, industrial, public, research or voluntary health and/or development sector organisation
- Facilitate student application of academic skills in a work environment
- Provide students with opportunities to strategically develop a range of transferable skills.
Previous Examples include:
- Flu vaccination hesitancy in pregnancy
- In-store and online survey of food and drink promotions
- Creative content creation for a Mental Health App
- Healthcare manual development
- Health Promotion Campaign Plan
- Labelling climate footprint on foods
- Desk research on sizing the integrative medicine and holistic health and wellbeing sphere
- Analysis of Scottish Health Survey waist circumference and height data
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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
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FinTech Projects
Runs: June – September 2026. Closing Date: 30th April 26. Financial Commitment: None.
This programme brings together expertise in mathematics, computer science, finance, and economics to deliver a fully integrated learning experience in Financial Technology.
A typical project applies the learned material to real-life data using available software and draws conclusions (for example, suggesting policy decisions) in the form of a written report.
The MSc Financial Technology offers a rigorous introduction to Python, the dominant programming language in FinTech as well as machine learning and data science. The programme also highlights the inherent risks to the industry such as security breaches and the effects these can have on banks and other financial service providers. Some students join the course after completing their undergraduate degree, while others already have work experience in industry and are looking for further qualifications.
The Financial Technology MSc programme is structured into three 12-week terms. During the first two terms, the students take the following courses:
- Introduction to Programming
- Database Systems and Big Data
- Financial Mathematics
- Empirical Methods in Finance Research
- Advances in Machine Learning in Finance
- Financial Crime and Cyber Security
- Portfolio Analysis
- Financial Analysis and Markets
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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
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Computing Placements
Runs: Minimum 6 months between June 26 – September 27. Closing Date: 31st March. Financial Commitment: Payment should be considered.
Undergraduate Students studying Computer Science, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, User Experience and Design are looking to work on an industrial placement ( minimum of 6 months) between June 26 and September 27.
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Mathematics Projects
Closing date: 31st March. Runs June – August. Financial Commitment: None.
The School of Mathematics runs MSc programmes in the areas of Statistics and Data Science, Financial Mathematics, Operational Research and Computational Applied Mathematics. A major part of each of these programmes is a dissertation based on students working full-time on a research project for between 10 and 12 weeks, commencing late May or early June.
Typical projects
Operational Research dissertation projects typically give students the opportunity to apply skills developed earlier in the programme (e.g. on solving linear, non-linear and discrete optimisation problems, doing simulations and programming) to challenging practical problems. Projects usually involve reviewing the literature, applying existing or developing new mathematical models and solution methods, and designing and carrying out a computational analysis.
Statistics dissertation projects typically give students the opportunity to apply skills developed earlier in the programme (e.g. classical and Bayesian methods for statistical inference, parametric and non-parametric regression methods, computational statistics/programming) to real statistical research problems. Projects usually involve modelling of the problem and applying existing packages, or using programming to develop statistical methods and test them in novel applications.
Financial Mathematics dissertation projects allow students to make use of the knowledge and skills developed on the programme (e.g. stochastic analysis, Monte Carlo methods, statistics and optimisation, construction of algorithms and relevant programming skills) by working on a real mathematical finance problem within an organisation, although students may also work remotely. Projects often require the design and implementation of computational analysis to a specific area, and can involve a literature review, the application and implementation of existing mathematical models, or development of new approaches to solution methods
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MSc long term placements
Closing date: End of April for July placements/ 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
Fashion & Textile Placement
Runs May – August. Closing date end of April. No Payment required.
MA Fashion & textile students looking for a 12 week placement, students study the following subjects:
- Design Thinking & Innovation
- Fashion & Textiles – Experimentation & Research
- Materials
- Sustainable Design & Management
- Fashion & Textiles Development and Practice
- Research Methodologies
- Design Technologies
- Business Enterprise
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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Engineering Placements
Closing date 30th April. Runs May – September over two years. Financial Commitment: Payment required.
Professional engineers have a well-deserved reputation for their ability to undertake challenging and complex projects and solve problems in many spheres of industry. At the School of Engineering combines a wide range of expertise in engineering with new purpose-built facilities
There are five courses:
▪ MEng Mechanical Engineering
▪ MEng Mechanical and Offshore Engineering
▪ MEng Mechanical and Electrical Engineering
▪ Meng Mechanical and Biomedical Technology
▪ MEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering
There are two separate 10 week industrial placements, ideally with the same company. These placements occur between the end of May and early September each year, the first after Year 3 and the second after Year 4. In addition to the 10-week placement, students are also required to attend University for two taught weeks each summer and these must be built into any programme of work.
Placement providers are asked to appoint a supervisor who can mentor the student while they are on placement. The industrial supervisor identifies the student’s role within the company and, with the student, sets objectives and how they are to be achieved in a Learning Contract. Students are also assigned an academic tutor from the School of Engineering who will be available for consultation throughout the placement experience and will visit the student on placement once or twice over the 10-week period where possible.
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Law & Management Placements
Runs for 4-16weeks between May & September. Closing Date: End of April. Payment – Optional.
BA(Hons) Law & Management students are looking for work placements as part of their studies. Their course covers a range of modules including:
- Business Perspectives
- Legal Systems
- Marketing
- Human Rights
- Sustainable/ Criminal/ Commercial/ Property Law
- People Management
- Behaviour
- Economics
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Computing Placements
Closing Date – 30th April. Runs – 6-16weeks from May – Sept. Financial Commitment: Payment Required.
A talented cohort of students who are actively seeking industry placements.
Computing Students studying:
- BSc (Hons) Computing Science
- BSc (Hons) Cyber Security
- BSc (Hons) Data Science (incl AI & business pathways)
- BSc (Hons) Web & mobile design
- MSci Computing Science
- MSc Cyber Security, Data Science & IT
Placement providers are asked to appoint a supervisor with relevant technical knowledge who can mentor the student while they are on placement.
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Industrial Engineering Placements
Runs April – September 26’. Closing date 31st March 26’. Financial Commitment: None.
12 week full-time placements carried out by Industrial Engineering Masters students. These placements take the form of enhancement projects, if you’re developing a new product, process or service, or looking to improve/ enhance existing areas, the students will apply their engineering and business skills to support your goals.
This placement covers all Science and Engineering disciplines including Computing, Biomedical Engineering, Industrial & Mechanical Engineering, Product Design, Applied Mathematics etc.
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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
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Marketing Works Projects
Closing Date: 30th April. Runs – Projects start early June. Financial Commitment: None.
An applied marketing group project where students, supervised by a Marketing academic, work in small groups as consultants to a local or national company to tackle a real life marketing problem. Projects can be carrying out market research, developing a new marketing strategy, develop a social media campaign etc.
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