Opportunities
SELCS Opportunities
Opportunities for SELCS students
This page is regularly updated with internal and external opportunities that we think students in Applied Linguistics, Education Studies, Teacher Education and Lifelong Learning will be interested in.
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Opportunities with deadlines
WP Student Ambassador Paid Roles
Apply by: Friday 16 October 2026
Are you looking for paid work this academic year? The Widening Participation Team are recruiting Student Ambassadors to help deliver our programmes and events. You will get the opportunity to contribute to projects that make a real difference to young people’s lives and be a part of a friendly, diverse community.
EA Warwick Fellowships
Apply by: Sunday 11 October 2026
Want a career that tackles the world's biggest problems? Our fellowships start Week 3 Intro/Arete: Explore global challenges and high-impact careers through small-group discussions (Arete is the longer version) AI Intro: Learn about recent AI developments and why catastrophic AI risk matters. Explore how to launch a career in safety or governance. Effective Project: Build a project in a high-impact area through curated readings and discussions.
SELCS Student-Led Experience Fund
Apply by: Sunday 8 November 2026
Have an idea for a student event or activity that could bring the SELCS community together? The Student-Led Experience Fund offers up to £150 to help you turn your ideas into reality. Whether you want to organise a social event, create opportunities for students to connect or try something new, we'd love to hear your ideas.
SELCS Student Ambassador Paid Roles
Apply by: Monday 9 November 2026
We’re looking for enthusiastic SELCS Student Marketing and Recruitment Ambassadors and Mandarin Student Ambassadors. This is a fantastic way to work part-time during your study promote its courses, connect with prospective students and offer holders, and occasionally support engagement with current students. You will be able to decide what you are interested in and when you can do it.
Internal Opportunities and Resources
Thrive: Personal Development Programme
Thrive is Warwick's award-winning personal development programme, designed to help you build confidence, resilience and a greater sense of agency. Through interactive, in-person workshops on campus, you'll have the opportunity to reflect on your strengths, develop new skills and support your personal growth.
The Warwick Award
The Warwick Award offers free opportunities to develop skills, explore your interests and prepare for life after graduation. By getting involved in activities such as volunteering, internships, societies, sports and part-time work, you can build your experience, enhance your employability and connect with the wider University community. You can also gain recognition for your development through academic modules and other University activities.
MyAdvantage
MyAdvantage is Warwick's platform for discovering job opportunities, internships and work experience designed for students. Explore vacancies and opportunities in various sectors and professional fields. Whether you're looking to gain experience, develop your skills or take your first steps towards a career, MyAdvantage can help you find opportunities to suit your interests.
Warwick in Africa
Warwick in Africa offers students the opportunity to take part in a transformative educational experience by supporting teachers in partner schools. Through volunteering as a Student Teacher, you can contribute to sustainable change while helping young people access enhanced learning opportunities and build positive futures. More than 800 Warwick students have taken part to date, and you could be next.
Warwick Volunteers
Warwick Volunteers connects students with a wide range of volunteering projects, external partners and charities. Whether you have a few hours to spare or are looking for a regular commitment, there are opportunities to suit different interests, schedules and levels of experience. Volunteering is a great way to meet new people, develop transferable skills and make a positive difference in the community.
Warwick Enterprise Programme
Warwick Enterprise supports students and graduates to explore their ideas, develop enterprise skills and bring new initiatives and ventures to life. Through a range of sessions and activities, you can build your confidence, develop your entrepreneurial thinking and learn how to turn ideas into action. Whether you're interested in launching a business, developing a project or simply exploring your creativity, there are opportunities to help you get started.
E-Mentoring and Networking
Warwick's Alumni E-Mentoring Service connects students and graduates with alumni who can offer guidance, share their experiences and help you build professional networks. Whether you're exploring career options, looking to develop new skills or seeking advice at a key stage in your professional journey, the service provides an opportunity to learn from others and gain valuable insights into the world of work.
Intercultural Training Workshops
Develop the skills and confidence to communicate effectively and build relationships across cultures through Warwick's Intercultural Training workshops. With sessions covering Intercultural Awareness, Intercultural Competence and Working in Multicultural Teams, you can explore different perspectives, strengthen your communication skills and prepare for working in increasingly diverse environments. These skills are valuable for both your studies and future career.
Widening Participation Network
Warwick's Widening Participation (WP) Student Network brings together undergraduate and postgraduate students from WP backgrounds to create an inclusive, peer-led community. Through information sharing, engaging workshops and opportunities to share lived experiences, the network aims to empower, educate and inspire its members. It's a welcoming space to connect with others, celebrate different perspectives and help shape a supportive student community.
Living Off-Campus Support Resources
The Living off-campus webpages are the outcome of a two-year project exploring students’ transition through university. Developed with staff and students, they provide a comprehensive guide to living off campus, covering local areas, practical advice, health and wellbeing, and safety and support.
Mandarin Students WeChat Group
Stay in the touch with fellow Mandarin speaking students and Student Ambassadors, and find out more about the School updates in a WeChat group chat. Not already in the group? Contact the External Engagement team at selcssee@warwick.ac.uk with your WeChat account name so we can add you.
External Opportunities
Coming soon.