Calling all University of Birmingham undergraduate students! We have internships available ideally suited to those who have limited or no work experience.
The Virtual Internships (VI) Programme is open for applications. This could be YOUR real game-changer!
Get involved in an exciting internship without having to leave home. The programme will offer successful applicants a 6-week part-time remote internship with an employer based in the UK or overseas.
It is a great way to not only gain work experience (making yourself stand out from the crowd, demonstrating great work ethic and initiative!), but you will also be gaining key remote working skills, highly sought-after by employers in 2025.
About Virtual Internships (VI)
These opportunities provide a real experience of today’s working environment and are designed to help you develop personally and professionally. You will get to work with a broad range of people from different backgrounds who demonstrate a range of skills and knowledge. This can really help you with your future career.
More reasons why this is a good idea for you
Thinking about applying for jobs with little/no work experience can be intimidating, and you might think, "Where do I start?" This programme can help!
The University is working with the external organisation ‘Virtual Internships’ to offer students short, voluntary, part-time placements with additional careers support to enhance your job-readiness, including a coach! Unique to this programme is the chance to gain international exposure, engaging with international host companies and working on different real-world projects.
This programme is open to all undergraduate students, and is ideal for for those with no or limited work experience. We particularly encourage applications from Birmingham Scholars and/or those who have a home address in an IMD Quintile 1 (indices of multiple deprivation, IMD Deciles 1 and 2, lowest 20%) neighbourhood*
*If your home address is in Northern Ireland you will need to contact us with your home postcode so that we can check your eligibility to apply.
For more information about how the University aims to improve access, provide equal opportunities and enable progress through higher education and in to graduate levels roles click here: Widening Participation and Access - University of Birmingham.
Interested and ready to apply?
To help you take those first steps on your career journey, by taking part, you will receive:
- A short, voluntary, remote placement of a maximum of 120 hours. This involves engaging with various short projects from the comfort of your own home.
- Work experience with a global host company in your chosen career field – you are able to select projects based on your interests!
- A dedicated Intern Experience Manager to support you
- Access to CareerBridge: an award-winning self-led online employability curriculum
- Two sessions with a dedicated Career Coach
- Fortnightly webinars are offered led by global industry experts
- A Digital badge to display on LinkedIn
- Course completion certificate
Duration: March - April 2025. Committing 2 days a week is preferred, though flexible.
All you need is a laptop and an internet connection.
Take a look at the following videos to hear from UoB students and an overview of the VI Programme and support available:
A virtual internship will allow you to:
- Gain insights into different careers and roles
- Gain exposure to international professional networks and working environments
- Build key transferable skills, such as communication, time management, organisation, flexibility, self-awareness, active listening and cultural competency.
- Receive careers coaching support (2 sessions), ensuring the experience is all about you and your personal and professional development
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Apply for the Virtual Internships scheme here. Please note that the deadline for applications is Monday 17th Feburary at 11:59pm.
Remember to use the same email address throughout the application process.
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Once you apply, you will be sent a link to three application questions. You will need to record and submit a 1-minute answer to each application question. As these are virtual internships a video application is used to ensure you are comfortable using technology and having your camera on (as this will help build rapport and assist communication with your host).
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You can record your answers as many times as you like and submit the version you think is best.
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Successful applicants will be paired with an internship matching their desired sector and role interests, enabling you to explore your career direction in that field.