Bridging the Gap: Student Placements with International Development Charities
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This 45-minute online session is designed specifically for South West charities who are interested in learning how student placement schemes can support their work in a practical, manageable way.
The session will introduce student placement opportunities connected to the MA Conflict, Security and Development programme at the University of Exeter. Placements total 75 hours and can be completed either during the Easter break or spread flexibly across Term 2 (January – March).
We’ll hear from Exeter about how the placement scheme works in practice, what’s involved in hosting a student, and the level of support provided. You’ll hear about the types of projects students can contribute to, the supervision required, and how placements can help charities build capacity, explore new ideas, or progress specific pieces of work.
Students on this programme bring strong intellectual grounding in issues related to conflict, security, development, and related social and political themes, and are keen to apply their learning in real-world, values-driven settings. The placement forms the practical element of their degree and is designed to be mutually beneficial for both students and host organisations.
This event is ideal for charities, community organisations, and voluntary groups looking for additional capacity and fresh perspectives, without the commitment of a long-term placement.