What can our students do for your organisation? Students can contribute in a variety of ways. Students, individually or in groups, can be involved in a wide range of tasks and/or projects depending on the skills and competencies they have developed in their undergraduate studies so far. See students’ skills and competencies below.   Students can take and complete work-based activities online/remotely Mon through Fri. All placements must be completed by the end of April 2025, as students will be assessed in May based on their full work experience.  NB Students may not be available for work-based learning activities when they are attending classes or working in paid jobs. Students can undertake work-based activities either online/remotely or in person, depending what suits both the organisation and the student:    30 hours (flexible scheduling to accommodate the organisation and students’ scheduled studies)  The work-based activities window is between January and the end of April 2025.*    NB. Please note that during the Easter break [from 25th March to 7th April] students might not be available for work. We greatly appreciate organisations that can provide:   Work-based opportunities for vocational learning and development for our students  Clear and well-defined projects or roles with specific outcomes and expectations  Professional communication, briefing and guidance for students during placements  Constructive feedback during the work-based activities  Supporting for students in completing assigned tasks within the agreed timeframe  Recognition and acknowledgement of the students’ 30-hours work commitment  Students’ skills and competencies according to degrees: BSc Media and Communications BA Media and Marketing BA Journalism Film TV Studies BA Film and TV Studies Video making and editing. Visual storytelling and storyboarding. Sound recording and editing. Sound development. Assisting in film, television and radio production. Content creation for social media (posts, clips, photos, etc). Digital photographic reproduction and image manipulation. Review writing for film and TV. Assistant research for news and magazines. Translating skills – English/Arabic, other languages TBC. Developing journalistic and news content. Writing and copy writing for journalism.   BA Digital Media: Video and sound editing. Image and graphic design. Digital photography/image editor. Developing digital imaging. Image design. Digital photographic reproduction and image manipulation. Basic graphic / flyer design. Content creation for social media. Assisting with social media marketing. UX and usability design. Web content editor. Web design (some students).  

Looking to elevate your organization, and bring it to the next level? Bring on intermediate level learners from London Metropolitan University to be your learner-consultants, in a project-based experience. Learners will work individually, and dedicate up to 70 hours of placement time over the course of 3 months, connecting with you as needed with virtual communication tools. Students are capable of completing Project work independently, and will require direction and moderate supervision. Learners in this program come from a variety of different areas, including: - BSc Computing - BSc Digital Forensics and Cyber Security - BSc Computer Networking and Cyber Security - BSc Mathematics - BSc Mathematical Sciences - BSc Data Science BSc Computer Science

This module provides a systematic approach to the analysis, design, construction, testing, deployment and maintenance of software. The module also broadens the student’s knowledge of methods, techniques and tools used in software engineering and systems development. This experience offers learners a hands-on opportunity to apply their knowledge of software engineering and systems development in a real-world context. Participants will engage in the complete software life cycle, from analysis and design to deployment and maintenance, using industry-standard methods and tools. Learners will enhance their skills in project planning, teamwork, and communication while considering legal, ethical, and security issues. By collaborating with industry professionals, learners will gain practical experience in developing software solutions that meet specific business needs.

This work placement offers an introduction to real-life translation situations in the setting of a Language Service Provider (LSP). It constitutes a structured period of work-based learning which has been shown to help postgraduate students develop a wide range of generic work-related skills such as problem-solving, analytical and critical thinking, team working, communication skills, personal development skills, planning, and organizational skills, etc. In addition, students are given the opportunity to develop their professional competence as translators (and by extension as proof-readers, revisers, editors, project managers, etc.) in a working environment, benefiting from mentoring and support from experienced professionals. Students are available for up to 100 hours starting early January 2024 – May 2025. Unpaid for credit experience. Honorariums and Stipends welcome.  IMPORTANT: TIMELINE INFORMATION  Please mind that May 15th is the latest time when a project can start.   Students are available for up to 150 hours starting late January – May 2025.