Current undergraduates
Every year, over 400 students from all years undertake a summer placement with a wide variety of companies. Many employers use placements as a way to encourage students to consider them as an option after graduating. As a student, it is also an opportunity to gain an insight into a particular role or industry, provide depth to your academic learning and improve your transferable skills.
What will you get out of it?
- An opportunity for you to strike out and participate in a technical role
- Gain understanding of academic principles with real examples of engineering
- A chance to try out different types of organisations
- Take a stepping stone towards your goals
- Develop analytical, problem solving, practical and presentation skills
- Generate valuable contacts within the industry
- Add valuable experience to your CV
- Explore career aspirations
The Cambridge University engineering programme does not have a "Year Out" option as an integrated part of the course. If desired, however, it is possible for students to apply to do so between their 2nd and 3rd or 3rd and 4th year in order to undertake a year long internship.
For access to the comprehensive course page detailing the Industrial Placements programme and guidance, the Moodle page is the most comprehensive guide for current students with regards to the Industrial Placement programme.
Any additional queries can be directed towards Joe Goddard, Industrial Placements Coordinator.