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Work experienceImperial College London

Imperial College Year 12 Work Experience Programme 2027

A week of hands-on STEM work experience at Imperial, with priority for applicants who have been in care or are estranged from their family. Applicants must meet the published GCSE thresholds.

By the Born to Engineer editorial team Checked

At a glance

Run by
Imperial College London
Who it’s for
Year 12 students living and at school in the UK, able to travel to Imperial each day and expecting to study a STEM subject, with at least eight GCSEs including five at grades 7 to 9 with maths and sciences[1]
Entry
Students apply themselves
Worth
Free work experience programme with course fees, materials and lunch covered
Cost
Free to successful applicants; travel not included, with travel assistance on request[2]
Year groups
Year 12
Where
UK-wide (London)
Format
In person
Funding
Bursaries or funding available

Sources

3 sources

  1. Imperial College London

    Year 12 Work Experience Programme

    In Year 12 at the time of application

    Checked 23 October 2026

  2. Imperial College London

    Year 12 Work Experience Programme

    fully funded (free to successful applicants)

    Checked 23 October 2026

  3. Imperial College London

    Year 12 Work Experience Programme

    Applications close early March 2027

    Checked 23 October 2026

Details checked by the Born to Engineer editorial team. Always confirm dates on the provider’s site before applying.

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The Faculty of Engineering at the University of Nottingham offers a small number of one-week work experience placements for Year 10 and Year 12 students. Students move between areas of the faculty to see what engineering technicians do. Applications are via an online form.

Worth
A one-week placement across the faculty to see the engineering technician role. Only 15 single placements are offered per year, so it is competitive.
Who
Year 10 and Year 12 students interested in practical and technical engineering.
Entry
Students apply themselves
Deadline
One-week placements. Applications close Friday 4 December. Placement dates are requested on the form and are not guaranteed.

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An on-demand virtual work experience programme with engineering and design consultancy AtkinsRéalis, covering consultancy, infrastructure and transport, nuclear and sustainability across nine modules. It includes activities, case studies and expert sessions and ends with a certificate of completion. Springpod lists over 8 hours of content.

Worth
A certificate of completion and an insight into consultancy, infrastructure, nuclear and sustainability careers, plus early careers advice on apprenticeships and graduate schemes.
Who
Anyone aged 13 and over
Entry
Students apply themselves
When
On demand; programme dates 14 September 2026 to 26 June 2027

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An on-demand virtual work experience programme with Thales covering aerospace and space, digital identity and cybersecurity, and defence and security. Students hear from Thales colleagues, complete activities and quizzes and receive a certificate of completion. Springpod lists over 7 hours of content.

Worth
A certificate of completion, application advice, a mock assessment centre activity and insight into aerospace, space, cybersecurity and defence careers at Thales.
Who
Students aged 13 and over
Entry
Students apply themselves
When
On demand; programme dates 21 March 2026 to 21 March 2027

Visit springpod.com (opens in a new tab)Details: Build the Future with Thales virtual work experience (Springpod)