Enhancing your employability
The Corporate Relations & Employability Unit (CREU) operates exclusively within the School of Science & Technology - the only School at City St George's, University of London to have its own dedicated unit. The unit supports both students and employers through the process of undertaking or providing placements, internships and work-based learning.
The Corporate Relations and Employability Unit aims to: 
Placements, Internships and Client-Based Projects
Nearly all MSc programmes offered by the school include the option to undertake a 12-month Professional Placement, 3–6-month Internship or a 3-month Client-Based Project giving students the chance to gain hands-on experience in their chosen field. These opportunities are a powerful way to apply your academic knowledge to real-world challenges and build practical, industry-relevant skills.
- 12-month Placement: Start in October, after you’ve submitted your individual project.
- 3-6-month Internship: Start in July during your final project stage.
- 3-month Client-Based Project: Follow the standard MSc timeline. You’ll collaborate with a real company on a real business challenge.
While placements are competitive and not guaranteed, many students secure impactful roles that give them a strong advantage in the job market. By the time you graduate, you’ll leave with more than just a qualification - you’ll have the kind of experience that employers actively seek.
Note: Not applicable to MSc Maritime Operations and Management or apprenticeship routes.
Meet the Team
Head of Corporate Relations & Employability Unit
Mohson Khan
Work-based Learning Advisors
Hannah Bright-Wood
Anne Lloyd
Emma Peynado
Roma Ivanauskaite
Simon Abbott
Becky Jenkinson
Industry Project Advisors
Fatima Yasmin
How we support our students
Get In Touch
If you are an employer and would like to send us any opportunities you have on offer, please do not hesitate to contact us. You can fill in our form here or alternatively please email stem-pgt-employability@citystgeorges.ac.uk with your enquiry and a member of the team will be in touch.
Find Out More
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Student Success Stories
Four students receive School of Science and Technology (SST) Dean’s Award for Professional Experience (DAPE).
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Placements and Internships
Read more about what the CREU offers for Engineering, Computer Science, and Mathematics.
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Keep up to date with the CREU
Follow the Corporate Relations and Employability Unit on LinkedIn.
Student and Employer Testimonials
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With the help of the Work-Based Learning Advisor, I was able to create a thorough and professional looking CV which allowed me to get my first role in IT. I initially worked as an ICT Support Officer for a charity, where I was able to build a solid foundation in IT.
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I wholeheartedly recommend City, University of London to companies seeking talented students to hire. As the Director of Culture Hint, the leading optimization platform for venues, districts, and cities, I have had the pleasure of hiring students from City, University of London. The skills they acquired during their studies were instrumental in their success at our company. In fact, their contributions were so remarkable that a student who started as an intern is now our Software Architect.
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If you’re considering a placement, I know it’s cliche but it’s never been more true; you’re gaining invaluable experience.
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I am grateful for the opportunity provided by City University's Corporate Relations & Employability Unit, which led me to an internship at Culture Hint as a UI software developer in the summer of 2020. Building on my experience from creating a personal website and following material from university courses, I successfully completed a technical challenge and interview for the role.
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During my placement, I realised the importance of actually having been in the workplace rather than having a degree when applying for jobs. I was given the opportunity to spend some time in the perfusion department, watching some amazing cardiac surgery, and gained an understanding of bypass machines.
