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The Micro-Internship Programme: Sector List

The list of UK and International placements available through the Programme.

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About micro-internships

Micro-Internships are 2–5-day voluntary opportunities to gain experience, develop skills, strengthen your CV, and connect with employers. 

Applications open 6 October - 2 November 2026 for micro-internships in Week 9 and Week 10 of Michaelmas term. During the application period you can browse micro-internships by sector below, click on the titles to find out more and submit your applications via CareerConnect.

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.

Eligibility

The Micro-Internship Programme is open exclusively to current matriculated Undergraduate and Postgraduate students at Oxford University including those in their final year of study and suspended students. Please note that the programme is not open to visiting students, MBA and EMBA students (Saïd Business School). MBA and EMBA are encouraged to access opportunities through the Said Business School Career Development Centre. 

Explore micro-internships by sector

You can use this webpage to quickly access opportunities in your sector of interest. All internships available through the Micro-Internship Programme are detailed in full on CareerConnect, where applications can be submitted. 

Micro-internship sectors listed below:

Academia and Higher Education | Accountancy, Insurance and Financial Services | Advertising, Marketing and Communications | Banking and Investment | Charity, Development, Not-for-Profit and Think Tanks | Consulting | Consumer Goods and Retail | Creative Organisations | Culture and Heritage | Education | Energy | Engineering and Manufacturing | Environment, Sustainability and Conservation | Government and Public Services | Health and Social Care | HR and Recruitment | Language Service Roles | Law | Management, Business and Information Services | Media, Journalism and Publishing | Scientific R&D and Other Research Services | Tech: IT, Data, AI and Machine Learning

Academia & Higher Education

Accountancy, Insurance & Financial Services Micro-Internships

Advertising, Marketing & Communications

Banking & Investment

Charity, Development, Not for Profit & Think Tanks

Charity comms - Universify Education (MIP) - Universify Education

Universify Education is a charity which supports young people from non-selective state schools to access opportunities in education and realise their potential. We provide a free, year-long programme of university residentials, monthly online coaching, and GCSE support to help young people develop the skills, knowledge, qualifications, and self-belief to achieve their goals. Through this micro-internship you will help us to promote the charity and communicate our work to new audiences. You will develop your research, presentation, and written communication skills whilst gaining insight into wider charity operations and the not-for-profit sector.

Consultancy

Consumer Goods & Retail

Creative Industries

Culture & Heritage Sector

Education Sector

Energy Sector

Engineering & Manufacturing

Environment, Sustainability & Conservation

Government & Public Services

Health & Social Care

HR & Recruitment

Language Services

Law Sector

Management, Business & Information Services

Media, Journalism & Publishing

Scientific R&D & Other Research Services

Tech: IT, Data, AI & Machine Learning

Economic Research Intern: UK Real Estate Finance (MIP) - Harper

Join Harper, a fast-growing UK property finance intelligence platform, to research and co-author our first annual report: a review of the UK property finance market in 2026 and evidence-backed predictions for 2027. Working in a pair, you'll analyse real market data, form your own forecasts, and see your work published, shared with industry leaders and pitched to the press.

Penetration Testing (Cyber Security) - Automation Tool (MIP) - Modux

Modux delivers cyber-security consultancy and products across industries including defence & aerospace, finance, and telecommunications. During the placement, you assist our development team on a penetration testing automation tool. Modux aimt to publish and use the application, which aids security professionals during penetration tests, enabling consultancies to provide clients with quick and effective security assurance. 

C#/Java developer - Cyber Security (MIP) - Modux

Modux delivers cyber-security consultancy and products across industries including defence and aerospace, finance, and telecommunications. During the placement, you will assist the development team on an ongoing C# application that automates analysis of configuration data. The application will help security consultancies provide effective security assurance, with Modux aiming to publish and integrate it into the company's day-to-day operations.