Micro-Placements Programme
Micro-Placements Programme 2023/24
The Micro-Placements Programme (MPP) offers opportunities for students who want to explore careers different from those traditionally associated with their degree.
Micro-Placements are an exciting way to gain professional experience via short summer placements with a wide range of London-based employers.
The aim of the programme is to give you real-life exposure to the business environment and enhance your employability skills.
The Micro-Placements Programme is a 15-credit elective module and the Micro-Placement itself takes place in June and July 2024.
All placements will be 140 hours, either four weeks full time or up to eight weeks part time.
Preparation sessions throughout the academic year and guidance materials will help you prepare for placement.
A means-tested MPP Hardship Bursary will also be available based on data held by the Student Loans Company. We will contact students who are eligible for the bursary before they start their Micro-Placement.
Eligible courses
The Micro-Placements Programme (MPP) is available to a limited number of courses by year group.
Find out if your course offers the MPP below.
School of Communication & Creativity
In Year 1 and 2
English BA
Music BMus
Music, Sound and Technology BSc
In Year 2 only
Journalism BA
Journalism, Politics and History BA
Media Communication and Sociology BSc
Media Communication and Sociology with Quantitative Methods BSc
School of Policy & Global Affairs
In Year 1 and 2
Economics BSc
Economics with Accounting BSc
Financial Economics BSc
History BA
History and Politics BA
International Political Economy BSc
International Politics BSc
International Politics and Sociology BSc
Politics BSc
In Year 2 only
Criminology BSc
Criminology and Sociology BSc
Criminology and Sociology with Quantitative Methods BSc
Criminology with Quantitative Methods BSc
Economics with Econometrics BSc
Sociology BSc
Sociology with Psychology BSc
Sociology with Psychology and Quantitative Methods BSc
Sociology with Quantitative Methods BSc
Bayes Business School
In Year 1 only
Actuarial Science BSc
Actuarial Science with foundation year BSc
Data Analytics and Actuarial Science BSc
Finance with Actuarial Science BSc
In Year 2 only
Banking and International Finance BSc
Finance BSc
Investment and Financial Risk Management BSc
In Year 1 and 2
Accounting and Finance BSc
Business Management BSc
Business Management with Social Purpose BSc
Business Management, Digital Innovation and Entrepreneurship BSc
Business with Finance BSc
Business with Marketing BSc
International Business BSc
School of Health & Psychological Sciences
In Year 2 only
Psychology with Criminology BSc
Psychology BSc
The City Law School
In Year 1 and 2
Law LLB
How to apply
If the Programme is available to your course as an elective, you can start your journey in these simple steps:
1. Attend an MPP Application Workshop in October OR complete an online self-learning course. We suggest you take both options to help you fully prepare for the pre-application quiz and the application itself.
The MPP is a competitive programme. Links are below:
- Book a workshop on Careershub
- Start the learning course online (link available from 2 Oct 2023)
2. Pass a short programme quiz to gain access to the application form (link to the quiz will be provided at the end of the workshop or the self-learning course)
3. Complete the application form which opens on Monday 2nd October and closes at 12:00 noon on Monday 23rd October 2023.
Supporting materials and feedback will be given.
If you would feel supported in completing your application by the introduction of some reasonable adjustments, then please contact us to discuss this further.
Kishan's experience
Hear directly from one of your peers, Kishan Chatwal, on how completing a Micro-Placement supported his employability.
Micro-Placement testimonials
Former Micro-Placement students had this to say about their experience on the Micro-Placements Programme.
“The recruitment process was overall very insightful. I think it is very helpful for future recruitment processes and I will very likely refer back to the workshop content when applying for jobs - I am even currently using what I've learnt to help friends!”
BMus Music student
“The host was extremely supportive, provided meaningful work and created opportunities for development consistently throughout the programme. The host ensured I felt part of the team and was really inclusive, through arranging team lunches etc. 10/10 experience”
BSc Economics with Accounting student
“Very friendly and supportive colleagues. I got to interact with members throughout the organisation, from the CEO to fellow MPP students. I felt that my work was valued and so I was really contributing to the output of the organisation.”
BSc Data Analytics and Actuarial Science student
“On the Programme I was able to develop so many transferable skills such as time management and organisational skills. The Programme also allowed for me to explore other career paths and decide on what I would like to do after I graduate.”
LLB Law student
“I enjoyed the Micro-Placement Programme, it gave me insight into different businesses and sectors that I didn’t even know existed. I’ve also learnt a lot about myself in terms of my strengths and weaknesses. The Micro-Placement team were always on hand for support too.”
BSc Psychology Student
Contact us
If you have any questions about the Micro-Placements Programme please email the Micro Placements team.