Our placements and internships connect employers with talented psychology students. Our mission is to form mutually beneficial partnerships with organisations across all sectors: in private companies, government departments, NGOs, charities, research agencies and other host organisations. Organisations working with us are supported by a dedicated Placements Teaching Fellow and a Senior Careers Consultant. Our experienced team is on hand for queries the organisation and a student may have. We are looking to build long-term partnerships with a range of organisations. We are keen to support the goals and growth of the student and employer alike. Download our Placements LeafletLink opens in a new window.

• 12-Month placements. A full-time placement in which the student is integrated within an existing team or department. Info for host organisations hereLink opens in a new window.
• 6-Month placements. A full-time placement in which the student works within an existing team or department.
• Info for host organisations hereLink opens in a new window
• 'Placement, Outreach and Engagement'. A placement module in which a student works with an organisation to develop, design, and deliver outreach and engagement project (click here for more information about this opportunity)
• Summer placements. A full-time or part-time placement undertaken throughout the summer break, between May and September.
• Internships. A short to medium term work opportunity (between a couple of weeks and a couple of months). Can be undertaken part-time during the academic year.
• Micro-internships. A short-term work opportunity (2-5 days) which allows the student to observe and assist with a notable project or specific tasks.
• Work shadowing. A short term, informal opportunity, where a student spends time with a host organisation but have no expectation of making a working contribution; it is an observation/reflection opportunity.
• Bespoke placements. Contact us to discuss other work opportunities and develop a bespoke placement that suits your organisational needs.
  

• Your organisation can take advantage of the skills, knowledge and enthusiasm of our hard-working students;
• A placement could offer a cost-effective, low-risk solution for your business needs;
• Your staff could enhance their management skills by mentoring a psychology student;
• Taking placement students or interns will raise your organisation's social responsibility profile;
• You will provide students with an invaluable experience - to see how the theories and case studies they learn about in their courses apply in the real world!
• You will help students to make more informed career choices, which might include working for your organisation;
• Providing students with the opportunity to work for your organisation will contribute to the local economy;
• Working with us will provide you peace of mind of employing quality and well-supported students;
• The Department of Psychology at Warwick will promote your brand via its professional networks online and offline for free! For example, we regularly 'tweet' about successful collaborations with partner organisations.

For placements and internships inquiries, please contact:

Dr Gitit Kadar-Satat

Gitit.Kadar-Satat@warwick.ac.uk

What types of organisations offer placements and internships?

Psychology is a hugely versatile subject.

It forms part of a vocational pathway but is also attractive to a range of employers and professions, including: