Find out when the Career Lab programme will be running this year.
Dates
You can see when our programmes will be running in the table below. While we make every effort to deliver this programme as outlined, in certain circumstances Career Lab opportunities may be subject to change.
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| Student application period | Programme | Summary | Eligible students | Programme runs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-28 September 2025 | Winter Student Consultancy (part-time) | Mixed team of students working on a live project brief set by an external organisation. 20 hours over four weeks (bursary included) | Year 3, final year, and taught postgraduates | 27 October - 21 November 2025 |
| September - 31 May 2026, subject to availability | Digital skills training | Join a fully-funded course to develop an essential toolkit of digital and creative skills that will make you the stand-out applicant for any hiring manager. | See the eligibility criteria | Various dates |
| 24 November 2025 - 18 January 2026 | Spring Student Consultancy (part-time) | Mixed team of students working on a live project brief set by an external organisation. 20 hours over four weeks (bursary included) | Year 3, final year, and taught postgraduates | 9 February - 6 March 2026 |
| 2025/26 | Insight visits | Visit a local employer at their workplace and learn about their different roles, departments and industry. | Foundation and year 1 | Various dates during term time in 2025/26 |
| January - February 2026 | Global Excellence Summer Programme | Study at an international university for four to six weeks, depending on the programme. | Foundation, year 1, year 2 and final year undergraduates from eligible groups. | Summer vacation 2026 |
| February - March 2026 | Junior Research Associate Scheme | Eight weeks in summer working on a real-life research project at the University of Sussex | Year 2 and penultimate year | Summer vacation 2026 |
| 2 March 2026, closing dates vary | UK summer internships | Six week paid internship (or part-time equivalent) working for a UK employer. | Year 2 and penultimate year, year 3 and final year | Summer vacation 2026 |
| 2 March - 26 April 2026 | Online Global Summer Internship | Four or six week remote work experience with an international employer (bursary included). | Year 2, penultimate year, year 3 and final year | Summer vacation 2026 |
| N/A | Mentoring and Networking | All students and graduates can connect with Sussex alumni working in a role or sector that interests them. | All students | Ongoing |
| N/A | Create your own experience | Want to explore starting a side hustle, developing a freelance career or launching a new business or social enterprise? We can support you with advice and guidance, funding opportunities and helpful connections. | All students | Ongoing |