Skills development programmes open for applications
Career programmes to help Oxford students and researchers build employability skills
Making time for extra-curricular activities alongside your studies can not only be enriching personally, but professionally too. Learning new skills and developing those you already have will contribute to your overall employability as the majority of organisations look for both academic qualifications and interests beyond academia.
To help you build your employability skills, we run a number of original programmes for Oxford University students. Submit your applications now to take part in programmes that could help plan your next career move.
Careers skills programme
Insight into Consulting and Strategy - Trinity term 2026
For current Oxford University undergraduate and postgraduate students.
Insight into Consulting and Strategy is for Oxford students who are interested in exploring these areas with little or no experience. By attending this programme, you will develop an understanding of foundational business strategy, models and approaches used to help solve business problems. You will learn about the essential skills required in this sector, including communication and client management. Finally, you will participate in a team-based case study in-between training sessions to practise the concepts covered and to have the opportunity to work in a team.
Register for into Consulting and Strategy by 25 June 2026.
Internship programmes open for applications
Summer Internship Programme - Summer vacation
The Summer Internship Programme offers a wide range of paid or funded internship opportunities in the UK and internationally for the summer vacation. Internships run for 2 to 12 weeks. International and UK opportunities are advertised in Hilary and Trinity terms, with rolling deadlines extending through May.
- Round 1: International internships — advertised 19 January, deadline 16 February.
- Round 2: UK internships — advertised 17 February, deadline 16 March.
- Round 3: International and UK internships — advertised 17 March, deadline 13 April.
- Round 4: International and UK internships — advertised 14 April, deadline 4 May.
- Round 5: International and UK internships — advertised 5 May, deadline 25 May.
Micro-Internship Programme - Summer vacation
The Micro-Internship Programme offers two- to five-day voluntary learning and development opportunities during the summer vacation.
- Applications for summer micro-internships open on Tuesday 21 April and close on Monday11 May 2026.
Crankstart Internship Programme - Summer vacation
The Crankstart Internship Programme provides internship opportunities during the spring vacation exclusively for Crankstart Scholars. Please note that some internships may follow different timelines, so be sure to check the specific posting and submit your application before its closing date.
- Crankstart summer internships are advertised on a rolling-basis from Monday 27 April until Monday 18 May. Please check individual opportunities for the specific closing date.
