Internship Schemes
The University of Exeter's internship schemes close the gap between education and industry to enhance the employability of students and connect employers with the next generation of workers.
There are different schemes available that can help your business to grow future skills and create a talent pipeline.
Our schemes include...
- Internships offering flexible and cost-effective employment for current students
- Funded employability programmes to benefit students and employers
- Graduate recruitment
You can explore the different schemes available in the tabs below.
To arrange a call with one of the team and discuss the best options for you, contact StudentEmployment@exeter.ac.uk
Southwest businesses are supported to recruit graduates who have qualified in the last 3 years through the Graduate Business Partnership Scheme. The Internships Team will advertise and promote your opportunity using dedicated recruitment sites, social media and direct mail campaigns.
With the support of the Internships Team you can:
- Connect with final year students and recent graduates from all UK universities by offering early career employment opportunities
- Offer a challenging role that will support your business by bringing in fresh ideas
- Raise awareness of your brand to the workforce of the future
The Graduate Business Partnership includes many benefits to encourage graduates to stay or relocate to the southwest to start their careers.
Local businesses can recruit current students into challenging part-time roles through the Student Business Partnership Scheme. The Interships Team will advertise and promote your opportunity to Exeter students through a managed application process free of charge.
With the support of the Internships Team you can:
- Connect with university students by offering paid employment opportunities
- Offer a challenging role that will support your business and help you to get on top of projects and tasks
- Provide an opportunity for students to apply their knowledge in a professional role alongside their studies or as a first job.
- Raise awareness of your brand to the workforce of the future
Internships provide a valuable experience that connects talented students with employers for mutual benefit.
This is a dedicated service for University of Exeter Academics and Managers, to recruit current students into part-time roles and summer internships.
Green Consultants offers employers the opportunity to work with sustainability-trained students, keen to start their careers in the environmental and sustainability sector. This industry-recognised, award-winning training programme prepares our students to work for you on a consultancy basis to evaluate your current practices and suggest improvements.
This is ideal if you want a greater focus on sustainability in your business and need support with the next steps.
Exeter’s Access to Internships Scheme (A2i) is a pioneering initiative that supports employers by offsetting the cost of employing an Exeter student in a paid internship role.
A2i currently offers two funded programmes:
- Southwest Funded Internships
- Widening Participation (WP) funding for underrepresented students
The A2i team are currently taking registrations of interest from employers who would like to recruit an Exeter student with funding support.
The Professional Pathways programme offers sector-specific, extra curricular student training working with local businesses, charities and entrepreneurs. After students have completed their training, employers are supported to offer a 35 hour, fully-funded internship opportunity. Professional Pathways funded internships take place in June time each year.
The University's Career Mentor Scheme was launched over 15 years ago and has grown to become one of the largest and most successful employability schemes in the UK. In 2023, the scheme was a finalist in the Exeter Living Awards 'education' category.
Mentoring is a rewarding practise where you can share your experience and expertise to benefit a student or recent graduate. Perhaps you were once in their shoes? You don't need to have attended university to become a mentor but you must have at least 3 years of industry experience and a desire to help and guide others.
Exeter's mentors are made up of working and retired professionals and Exeter alumni who are based locally and all over the world.
The Student Employability Management Team
Steve Wallers | Employer Engagement and Student Employment Manager
s.wallers@exeter.ac.uk
Andrea Hodges | Employment Schemes Manager
a.hodges3@exeter.ac.uk
Natalie Luscombe | Employer Events Manager
n.l.luscombe@exeter.ac.uk
Carly Ainsworth | Employment Engagement and Student Employment Officer
c.j.ainsworth@exeter.ac.uk