Lancaster University student placements
Lancaster University is looking for companies who would be interested in taking a Data Science student placement next summer.
- The MSc Data Science prepares students for a career in commercial data science
- Students complete their course with a 12-week placement in an external organisation
- There is a robust process that has sent 100 students to placements over the last 3 years
- Students often join their host organisations as employees after their projects
- Projects are specified by the hosts and can be on any topic related to data science
- Students apply for the offered opportunities
- Students are interviewed and selected by hosts
- If a student is selected, the project takes place from June to August
- Students are supported by academic supervisors
- A minimum wage equivalent is requested for the students
- All IP created is owned by the host organisation
- The programme offers further opportunities for participation including guest lectures and group projects
Timeline:
- October to December: Project ideas are gathered
- January to March: Students apply for project opportunities
- Hosts interview and select students
- March to May: The University assigns academic supervisors
- Placement preparations take place
- June to August: Students join their hosts for placement projects
For further information please contact:
Dr Simon Tomlinson.
Business Engagement Manager
s.tomlinson2@lancaster.ac.uk
01524 510 537
