Looking to gain experience, grow your confidence, and explore career options all in just a few days? The University of Bath’s Micro Internship programme offers short, paid opportunities designed to fit around your studies and give you a real taste of working life.
Micro Internships are available to all students and typically involve up to 35 hours of work. These hours may be completed in a standard working day schedule or spread flexibly over several weeks, depending on the project’s needs. Whether you're curious about a particular sector, want to build your CV, or just try something new, Micro Internships are a great way to get started.
Why do a Micro Internship
- Explore career options. Try out different sectors, even those unrelated to your degree
- Get real insight. Experience day-to-day tasks like meetings, presentations, and project work
- Build your skills. Develop communication, problem-solving, time management, and more
- Grow your network. Meet professionals and make connections that could lead to future opportunities
- Boost your CV. Talk about your experience in applications, interviews, and on LinkedIn
- Fit it around your studies. Internships are typically scheduled during vacation periods so you don’t miss out on academic time
Who can apply
All University of Bath students, undergraduate and postgraduate, are welcome to apply. Just make sure you check each opportunity carefully to ensure it’s a good fit for your skills and interests.
To take part in the funded programme, you’ll need to be eligible to work in the UK and complete a Right to Work check, as you’ll be employed by the University and seconded to the host organisation.
When do Micro Internships happen
Micro Internships typically run during the vacation periods in each semester. We’ll update this page and MyFuture when new opportunities go live.
How to apply
When Micro Internships are available, they’ll be advertised on MyFuture under the Opportunity type of Micro Internship. Search for Micro Internships
Some roles will ask you to apply through our internal application process, while others may ask you to apply directly to the employer, so read the application process carefully.
Each advert will include details about the role, working hours, and whether it’s remote, in-person, or hybrid.
Some employers offer flexible working patterns, if you have restrictions (e.g. due to visa conditions), don’t worry. Many employers are happy to spread the hours over more than one week.
Before applying, make sure you’re available and able to fully commit to the internship.
Pay and conditions
All Micro Internships in the funded programme are paid at the National Living Wage. You’ll be employed by the University and seconded to the host organisation.
Register your interest
If you want to be the first to hear when new Micro Internships go live, you can register your interest. This will subscribe you to our Micro Internship mailing list where we will email you when new opportunities go live.
Subscribe to be notified when new Micro Internships go live (via MyFuture).