UoM Micro Internships with Practera
What is a Micro Internship?
A two-week virtual work-based learning programme delivered in partnership with Practera.
Real clients, real projects, real outcomes.
You will be part of a team of 6 or 7 University of Manchester students, consulting an organisation on a current priority. Project areas may include: Growth Strategy, Digital Marketing, AI Strategy, Sustainable Impact – you can specify your preference when you apply.
UoM Micro-internships with Practera are an ideal way to demonstrate having gained work-like experience with only 25 hours commitment.
Purpose of this programme:
- Level-up your employability
- Supercharge your skills
- Deliver real business outcomes
- A valued experience to add to your CV
2025/26 Cohort Groups and Dates:
Spring Cohorts (February 23rd - March 9th 2026)
International Post Graduate Taught (PGT) Students
Pre-final Year Undergraduates
Easter Cohorts (April 7th - April 20th 2026)
International Undergraduates
'Made for It' Students
Summer Cohorts (June 15th - June 29th 2026)
Chinese Students
Indian Students
Graduates
Black Leadership Programme Students (July 20th - August 3rd 2026)
Roles & Expectations
- Attend Orientation session (1-2 hours)
- Commit 25 hours to the programme (across the 2 weeks)
- Submit 2 project deliverables - draft group report and final report around your business challenge
- Agree to roles & tasks and commit to those assigned to you
- Meet client expectations & deliverables
- Reflect on your professional development along the way
How does it work?
- Attend online Orientation Session (students meet their team, receive their project brief and are guided through the programme requirements by the Practera team)
- Attend online Project Briefing Session (students meet their Industry Partners)
- Work together with your team to support your industry client and put together your report
- Submit draft report (this will be at the end of Week 1)
- Submit Team 360 and Final Report
- Final Reflection
How to apply
- CareerConnect Please complete the application form via CareerConnect and submit before the deadline. Make sure that you've entered information for all fields marked as required.
The submission of a completed application form does not guarantee that applicants will be awarded a place on the Programme. Applicants will be updated with the outcome of their application within 3 weeks of the closing date.
Application Deadlines
| Cohort | Cohort Groups | Applications Open | Applications Close | Project Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring |
International Post Graduate Taught (PGT) Students Pre-final Year Undergraduates |
18 December 2025 | 18 January 2026 | 23 February - 9 March 2026 |
| Easter |
International Undergraduates 'Made for It' Students |
12 February 2026 | 15 February 2026 | 7 April - 20 April 2026 |
| Summer |
Chinese Students Indian Students Graduates |
9 April 2026 | 10 May 2026 | 15 June - 29 June 2026 |
| BLP | Black Leadership Programme Students | 28 May 2026 | 28 June 2026 | 20 July - 3 August 2026 |
If you have any questions, please email workexperience@manchester.ac.uk
