Sandwich Placement applications are now closed.

About the placements we offer

We are more interested in YOU than your idea, so don’t worry if what you want to do on placement isn’t fully developed as an idea before applying.

Placements start in September (finishing in June 2025):

• Start-Up (create and sell a product or service)
• Freelancer (sell your services as a freelancer)
• Film Production (work as a freelance videographer, editor etc. Or commercialise your film work in other ways)

Through a dynamic programme of learning, our dedicated Enterprise Coaches help you develop a business idea in one of the areas above, supporting you in your journey to establish your own business.

Each Monday and Wednesday you will join our community of placement students in the Hallam i-Lab (10am to 4pm) to learn from our Coaches and from each other, and participate in a range of engaging and thought-provoking workshops. Depending on your progress, you will also have unique opportunities to pitch for funding.

You are expected to work on developing your business for at least 21 hours per week in total.

If you can work independently, are self-motivated, driven and committed to working at least 21 hours per week on your idea, we want to hear from you.

Please carefully read the information below before applying (application link below).

Drop into the Hallam i-Lab at any time (Wednesdays are best) to see the space and meet some of our current placement students and staff.

Before you apply, please be aware of the following:

• You will need complete an application form (link below). If successful, you will be asked to attend an interview
• You will need to commit to spending every Monday and Wednesday in the Hallam i-Lab (Aspect Court, Pond Hill)
• You will be required to spend an additional minimum 15 hours working outside of Monday and Wednesday sessions
• We do not field student finance enquiries; please contact your funding provider (you will receive a reduced loan amount)
• The placement is unpaid
• You are permitted to work part-time alongside your placement but your placement must be your priority
• The programme runs from mid-September 2024 to the end of June 2025

Interviews

You will be notified of your interview date shortly after your application is received. If you are unable to attend the date provided we will work with you to find a date that suits you.

For interviews, you will be required to conduct a short presentation to our Student Enterprise Coaches and answer questions.

We aim to inform you of the outcome of your interview within five business days.