INTERNSHIPS
Students may elect to broaden the scope of their Oxford experience further by taking an internship, alongside their academic courses. Work placements offer students the opportunity to learn and develop a range of professional skills in the workplace, including teamwork, prioritising tasks and taking initiatives in real-life work situations. They help towards a better understanding of British business practice, and through this, its culture and society.
Internships are tailored to students' individual needs and help is given in drafting a résumé in order to secure a suitable placement. Regular reviews take place during the internship in order to assess work skills, strengths and weaknesses and overall progress. Students develop transferable work-based skills during their placements, which stand them in good stead when they embark on a career.
Internships are offered in various different work areas, including medical, publishing, finance, the Arts, politics and charitable organisations.
The following companies have offered our students work placements in recent years:
Aris, Oxford (computer services)
Bodleian Library
Channel 6 (T.V. channel)
Cherwell Scientific Publishers
Critchleys (accountants)
Daily Information (listings sheet and website)
Dr Evan Harris, Member of Parliament (political research)
Exel (freight distribution)
Gillman & Soame (photographers)
Oxford City Centre Management
Oxford Stage Company (theatre)
Oxygen 107.9 (radio station)
Past Times (retail and mail order)
Potato Marketing Board (administration and marketing)
Toolmaster (retail)
Turbo Ted's Nursery (childcare)
Unipart (motor components)
Creation Theatre Company
Oxfam (charity)
Pegasus Theatre
Startech (theatre lighting)
For more information about specific work experience opportunities, please contact us.