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Translation into Various Languages from English, and Spanish into English
This work placement offers an introduction to real-life translation situations in the setting of a Language Service Provider (LSP). It constitutes a structured period of work-based learning which has been shown to help postgraduate students develop a wide range of generic work-related skills such as problem-solving, analytical and critical thinking, team working, communication skills, personal development skills, planning, and organizational skills, etc. In addition, students are given the opportunity to develop their professional competence as translators (and by extension as proof-readers, revisers, editors, project managers, etc.) in a working environment, benefiting from mentoring and support from experienced professionals.Unpaid for credit experience. Honorariums and Stipends welcome.IMPORTANT: TIMELINE INFORMATIONStudents are available for up to 105 hours ASAP.
Health and Social Care in Applied and Clinical Workplaces
SH5W51
Second year students at London Metropolitan University will work with your organization to complete projects related to their studies in Health and Social Care, and can range from clinical research to applied health and social care in a variety of workplaces. Students in this program are looking for projects that should increase their understanding of health and social care in a work context. Because Health and Social Care graduates go into many different areas, it is very flexible.The career development learning and work based learning programs involve pairing an undergraduate placement student with a host organisation, under the supervision of a mentor from that organisation.Students will select their final choices for which company to work with, and will submit an application. You will be able to accept or decline the student's application to work with you. Please note that matching does not guarantee that a student will work with your company, and final selections will be made starting in January of 2024. Students will complete a project for your organization over the placement period. We suggest providing a starting project, but as the placement goes on there may be other duties or projects the student is asked to complete as well. Providing a central project creates structure for the placement, and gives the student (and company) a tangible goal.Students are required to complete 40 hours of placement between January and April (the actual schedule will be determined between you and the student).Students have a thorough understanding of the core areas in Health and Social care (health promotion and education, community health, policy and advocacy, mental healthcare, elderly care, child welfare, disability support, healthcare administration and management and effective delivery of health and social care services).
Master of Arts Translation Placement
This work placement offers an introduction to real-life translation situations in the setting of a Language Service Provider (LSP). It constitutes a structured period of work-based learning which has been shown to help postgraduate students develop a wide range of generic work-related skills such as problem-solving, analytical and critical thinking, team working, communication skills, personal development skills, planning, and organizational skills, etc. In addition, students are given the opportunity to develop their professional competence as translators (and by extension as proof-readers, revisers, editors, project managers, etc.) in a working environment, benefiting from mentoring and support from experienced professionals.Students are available for up to 100 hours starting early January 2024 – June 2024.Unpaid for credit experience. Honorariums and Stipends welcome.IMPORTANT: TIMELINE INFORMATION Please mind that May 15th is the latest time when a project can start. Students are available for up to 100 hours starting early January 2024 – June 2024.
Social Media Marketing
SJ5W78
Project Summary: Looking to elevate your organization, and bring it to the next level? Bring on learners from London Metropolitan University to be your learner-consultants, in a project-based experience. Learners will work on one main project over the experience of the semester, connecting with you as needed with virtual communication tools.What can our learners do for your company?Learners in groups of 3-5 will work with your company to identify your needs and provide actionable recommendations, based on their in-depth research and analysis.Project activities that learners can complete may include, but are not limited to: Social media marketingSEOWriting articlesMarket researchStrategyPromote your products/services through social media
Computing and Digital Media Placements
VI
This work placement allows students to put their theoretical skills into practice within your company. It constitutes a structured period of work-based learning which has been shown to help undergraduate students develop a wide range of technical work-related skills such as Network design and configuration, Penetration testing, system analysis, Data design, full-stack development, app development, Intranet system development, writing e-documentation and system testing. In addition, students are given the opportunity to develop their professional competence in a working environment, benefiting from mentoring and support from experienced professionals. Students are available for up to 110 hours starting November till the end of January 2021. This is an unpaid for-credit experience.
Master of Arts Translation Placement
TR7088 Placement
This work placement offers an introduction to real-life translation situations in the setting of a Language Service Provider (LSP). It constitutes a structured period of work-based learning which has been shown to help postgraduate students develop a wide range of generic work-related skills such as problem-solving, analytical and critical thinking, team working, communication skills, personal development skills, planning, and organizational skills, etc. In addition, students are given the opportunity to develop their professional competence as translators (and by extension as proof-readers, revisers, editors, project managers, etc.) in a working environment, benefiting from mentoring and support from experienced professionals.Students are available for up to 100 hours starting early January 2021 – June 2021.Unpaid for credit experience. Honorariums and Stipends welcome.
Media Courses
DM
The media work based learning module aims to prepare students for a career in the media industry. The WBL module enables students to develop employability skills and competencies, understand the nature of work, and work toward developing a portfolio of skills and competencies to facilitate the transition into graduate level employment.Students are encouraged to develop media practice in a variety of areas. They engage in media design practices, video making and production, digital photography and editing, journalistic writing, digital media design and media research among other things. Students develop practical, industry-valued skills on professional-standard equipment and expand their capacity for creativity and innovation.DEGREE PROGRAMS INCLUDE:BSc Media and CommunicationBSc Media and Languages (Spanish or Arabic)BSc Media, Communications and JournalismBA Film and TV StudiesBA Film TV and JournalismBA Digital Media
Media Work-based learning module at London Metropolitan University
SM5W50
Students skills and competencies according to UG degrees:· Video making and editing. Visual storytelling and storyboarding. Sound recording and editing. Sound development. Assisting in film, television and radio production.· Content creation for social media (posts, clips, photos, etc).· Digital photographic reproduction and image manipulation.· Review writing for film and TV. Assistant research for news and magazines.· Translating skills – English/Arabic, other languages tbc.· Developing journalistic and news content. Article writing and copy writing for journalism.BA Digital Media· Video and sound editing. Image and graphic design. Digital photography/image editor.· Developing digital imaging. Image design. Digital photographic reproduction and image manipulation. Basic graphic / flyer design.· Content creation for social media. Assisting with social media marketing.· UX and usability design. Web content editor.· Web design (some students).
Computing and Digital Media Placements
VI
This work placement allows students to put their theoretical skills into practice within your company. It constitutes a structured period of work-based learning which has been shown to help undergraduate students develop a wide range of technical work-related skills such as Network design and configuration, Penetration testing, system analysis, Data design, full-stack development, app development, Intranet system development, writing e-documentation and system testing. In addition, students are given the opportunity to develop their professional competence in a working environment, benefiting from mentoring and support from experienced professionals. Students are available for up to 110 hours starting November till the end of January 2022. This is an unpaid for-credit experience.
MEDIA WORK BASED MODULE
SM5W50
What can our students do for your organisation? Students can contribute in a variety of ways. Students, individually or in groups, can be involved in a wide range of tasks and/or projects depending on the skills and competencies they have developed in their undergraduate studies so far. See students’ skills and competencies below. · Students can take and complete work-based activities online/remotely Mon through Fri.NB Students may not be available for work-based learning activities when they are attending classes or working in paid jobs.· Students can work for 30 hours (at a time convenient to both organisations and students)· The window for students to participate in work-based activities is approximately between Monday 26th February and Monday 22nd April 2024. NB. Please note that during the Easter break [from 25th March to 7th April] students might not be available for work. Students’ skills and competencies according to degrees: BSc Media and CommunicationsBA Media and MarketingBA Journalism Film TV StudiesBA Film and TV Studies· Video making and editing. Visual storytelling and storyboarding. Sound recording and editing. Sound development. Assisting in film, television and radio production. · Content creation for social media (posts, clips, photos, etc).· Digital photographic reproduction and image manipulation.· Review writing for film and TV. Assistant research for news and magazines.· Translating skills – English/Arabic, other languages tbc.· Developing journalistic and news content. Writing and copy writing for journalism. BA Digital Media· Video and sound editing. Image and graphic design. Digital photography/image editor. · Developing digital imaging. Image design. Digital photographic reproduction and image manipulation. Basic graphic / flyer design.· Content creation for social media. Assisting with social media marketing.· UX and usability design. Web content editor.· Web design (some students).
Creating a Winning Business
Looking to elevate your organization, and bring it to the next level? Bring on learners from London Metropolitan University to be your learner-consultants, in a project-based experience. Learners will work on one main project over the experience of the semester, connecting with you as needed with virtual communication tools.Learners in this program/experience will analyse the business offer and contrast it with that of the competition, with a view to developing your value proposition. Any current issue presented by the selected business will be evaluated in the light of the broader picture of the business model. The value proposition can be based on existing market or consider potential other target markets.Students can review current business issues in the light of the bigger picture, seek views of current or potential customers and provide advice on the way forward.
Computer Science, Data Science and IT Career Development Learning
CS6W50
Project Summary: Looking to elevate your organization, and bring it to the next level? Bring on intermediate level learners from London Metropolitan University to be your learner-consultants, in a project-based experience. Learners will work individually, and dedicate up to 70 hours of placement time over the course of 3 months, connecting with you as needed with virtual communication tools. Students are capable of completing Project work independently, and will require direction and moderate supervision. Learners in this program come from a variety of different areas, including: - BSc Computing- BSc Digital Forensics and Cyber Security- BSc Computer Networking and Cyber Security- BSc Mathematics- BSc Mathematical Sciences- BSc Data ScienceBSc Computer ScienceWhat can our learners do for your company?Learners have a broad range of skills and capabilities in multiple areas related to computing, IT and mathematics, and we will work closely with your company to provide a student that fulfils your needs. Students will work with your company to complete allocated tasks, based on the needs of your company. They can also work on independent projects and provide any code worked on throughout the Placement.
Computer Networking and Cyber security
FC7W06
Project Summary: Looking to elevate your organization, and bring it to the next level? Bring on learners from London Metropolitan University to be your learner-consultants, in a project-based experience. Learners will work on one main project over the experience of the semester, connecting with you as needed with virtual communication tools.
Professional Consultancy Project - Music Management & Events
MN6P05
Looking to elevate your organization, and bring it to the next level? Bring on students from London Metropolitan University to be your student-consultants, in a project-based experience. Students will work on one main project over the course of the semester, connecting with you as needed with virtual communication tools.Students in this program/course will be required to undertake a business project aimed at enhancing their employability as well as providing a platform for further professional development. This module requires students to undertake and write up an individual project that gives them the opportunity to not only consolidate their learning on the programme, but also to clearly apply their learning in a real-world context. Students may choose to use a work-based consultancy project. Alternatively, they may choose a project which is research-based.Projects are welcome from any company linked to music management, leisure and tourism, events, airlines or airport management.
Psychology in Applied and Clinical Workplaces
PC5050
Final year students at London Metropolitan University will work with your organization to complete projects related to their studies in Psychology, and can range from clinical research to applied psychology in a variety of workplaces. Students in this program are looking for projects that should increase their understanding of psychology in a work context. Because psychology graduates go into many different areas, it is very flexible.The career development learning and work based learning programs involve pairing an undergraduate placement student with a host organisation, under the supervision of a mentor from that organisation.Students will select their final choices for which company to work with, and will submit an application. You will be able to accept or decline the student's application to work with you. Please note that matching does not guarantee that a student will work with your company, and final selections will be made starting in January of 2024. Students will complete a project for your organization over the placement period. We suggest providing a starting project, but as the placement goes on there may be other duties or projects the student is asked to complete as well. Providing a central project creates structure for the placement, and gives the student (and company) a tangible goal.Each student will complete a minimum of 50 hours of Placement time between January - April 2024, and each student will have a specific focus. Students have a thorough understanding of the core areas in psychology (biological, cognitive, developmental, social, individual differences, and research methods).
Nelson College London Foundation Degree Business
NCL0002_9222
Looking to elevate your organization, and bring it to the next level? Bring on learners from Nelson College London to be your learner-consultants, in a project-based experience. Learners will work on one main project over the experience of the semester, connecting with you as needed with virtual communication tools.Learners have already studied modules on the topics of Introduction to the Business Environment, Introduction to Marketing, Managing Financial Resources, Managing People in an Organisation, Employability Skills and Professional Development, Entrepreneurship in Business and Business Decision Making. As part of the foundation degree course, the placement is 96 hours over the course of a semester. These hours can be completed anywhere in a 3 to 12 week time frame, depending on what is mutually beneficial to the employer, student and the project.
Hospitality Management - Nelson College
NCL0004_1222
Looking to elevate your organization, and bring it to the next level? Bring on learners from Nelson College London to be your learner-consultants, in a project-based experience. Learners will work on one main project over the experience of the semester, connecting with you as needed with virtual communication tools.Learners in this Hospitality Management Foundation Degree (240 credits) have studied modules on the subjects of Customer Service, Marketing and Customer Retention in the Hospitality Industry, F&B Operations Management, Rooms Division Operations Management, Managing Financial Resources in the Hospitality Industry, Conference and Banqueting and Managing & Developing People in the Hospitality Industry.
Creating a Winning Business
MN5W50
Looking to elevate your organization, and bring it to the next level? Bring on learners from London Metropolitan University to be your learner-consultants, in a project-based experience. Learners will work on one main project over the experience of the semester, connecting with you as needed with virtual communication tools.Learners in this program/experience will help develop the business offer and contrast it with that of the competition, with a view to identify a unique value proposition. Any current issue presented by the selected business will be evaluated in the light of their competitive offer. The value proposition can be current or based on a new product or service.Students can research the company in the light of the competition and provide a report about how to resolve current issues.
Virtual Internship with Business Development students
MN5W55
Virtual Internship OpportunityBring on one or more students from London Metropliation University to be your virtual interns! Students will work on one or more projects of your choosing over the internship period, connecting with you as needed with virtual communication tools.Students are available for 70 hours of placement from September to January 2024.This is an unpaid for-credit experience.
FOOD/NUTRITION PROJECT – EMPOWERING LONDON (UK) - WL6W50
WL6W50
This module has been developed to allow students to work intensively with a London community project/organisation in order to identify (in partnership with them) a challenge they are faced with and work towards positively addressing this challenge This innovative module is an exciting opportunity to work at a grass-roots level to effect change and to learn about the key issues currently affecting London and other large cities.Student is to find ideally food/nutrition-based work experience/project/placement that is in flexible part-time remote or hybrid mode and students are required to complete 40 -70 hours by mid April 2024 latest. Student will propose prospective work experience to their module leader who will approve it as suitable based on compliance with the Empowering London Work Based Learning module objectives in the areas of social wealth; the environment; discrimination; health; poverty and deprivation and crime.The module is designed to enhance students’ wider personal and professional development. It will facilitate application and progression of knowledge gained in their studies and wider life experience. The module includes values-driven, professional training and work experience to assist in preparing student for their future careers. Through work based practice, student will positively contribute to a key part of the London Metropolitan University’s Strategic agenda, addressing current social and economic issues facing London communities. This unique module allows student to be challenged by contributing to current, real world projects, working with the University and students from other professional disciplines to make a positive difference to society.This could include working with communities and organisations towards programmes aiming to address collective identity and civic agency in neighbourhoods. Student will work individually or in teams, in partnership with community institutions to support the activities of one of London Met’s strategic priorities - the Empowering London initiative. Students' practice will positively contribute to addressing the challenges facing London which impact everyone’s lives.The module aims to enable student to: ● Effectively express and understand their current skills and abilities in relation to their career values and goals ● Practically apply the knowledge gained through their nutrition course programme to a work/neighbourhood environment ● Make a positive contribution to the challenges of current social and economic issues facing London communities and consider these from national and global perspectives ● Gaining unique insight of current challenges facing cities in the areas of social wealth; the environment; discrimination; health; poverty and deprivation and crime and partner with community institution to design potential solutions ● Gain understanding and direct experience of the graduate level skills, knowledge and insights required for inclusive practice and problem resolution within institutions to enable you to become an inclusive leader in society ● Recognise students’ personal and professional development through their work based practice and how to apply the experience and knowledge gain to their future goals.
Computer Science, Electronics Engineering and Networking and Cloud Security
FC5W51
Project Summary: Looking to elevate your organization, and bring it to the next level? Bring on intermediate level learners from London Metropolitan University to be your learner-consultants, in a project-based experience. Learners will work individually, and dedicate up to 70 hours of placement time over the course of 3 months, connecting with you as needed with virtual communication tools. Students are capable of completing Project work independently, and will require direction and moderate supervision. Learners in this program come from a variety of different areas, including:BSc ComputingBSc Digital Forensics and Cyber SecurityBSc Computer Networking and Cyber SecurityBSc Computer ScienceWhat can our learners do for your company?Learners have a broad range of skills and capabilities in multiple areas related to computing, engineering and security systems, and we will work closely with your company to provide a student that fulfils your needs. Students will work with your company to complete allocated tasks, based on the needs of your company. They can also work on independent projects and provide any code worked on throughout the Placement.
Journalism and Creative Writing Placements
VI
This work placement allows students to put their theoretical skills into practice within your company. It constitutes a structured period of work-based learning which has been shown to help Journalism undergraduate students develop a wide range of Journalistic work-related skills by writing in topics related to Sport, Current Events, Fashion, Technology and more. In addition, students are given the opportunity to develop their professional competence in a working environment, benefiting from mentoring and support from experienced professionals. Students are available for up to 70 hours between February and May. This is an unpaid for-credit experience.
Professional Consultancy Project - Business Management and Marketing
MN6P05
Looking to elevate your organization, and bring it to the next level? Bring on students from London Metropolitan University to be your student-consultants, in a project-based experience. Students will work on one main project over the course of the semester, connecting with you as needed with virtual communication tools.Students in this program/course will be required to undertake a business project aimed at enhancing their employability as well as providing a platform for further professional development. This module requires students to undertake and write up an individual project that gives them the opportunity to not only consolidate their learning on the programme, but also to clearly apply their learning in a real-world context. Students may choose to use a work-based consultancy project. Alternatively, they may choose a project which is research-based.
Journalism and Creative Writing Placements
VI
This work placement allows students to put their theoretical skills into practice within your company. It constitutes a structured period of work-based learning which has been shown to help Journalism undergraduate students develop a wide range of Journalistic work-related skills by writing in topics related to Sport, Current Events, Fashion, Technology and more. In addition, students are given the opportunity to develop their professional competence in a working environment, benefiting from mentoring and support from experienced professionals. Students are available for up to 70 hours between February and May. This is an unpaid for-credit experience.
Bachelor of Arts Translation Placement
This work placement offers an introduction to real-life translation situations in the setting of a Language Service Provider (LSP). It constitutes a structured period of work-based learning which has been shown to help postgraduate students develop a wide range of generic work-related skills such as problem-solving, analytical and critical thinking, team working, communication skills, personal development skills, planning, and organizational skills, etc. In addition, students are given the opportunity to develop their professional competence as translators (and by extension as proof-readers, revisers, editors, project managers, etc.) in a working environment, benefiting from mentoring and support from experienced professionals.Students are available for up to 180 hours starting September 2021 – February 2022.Unpaid for credit experience. Honorariums and Stipends welcome.
Virtual Internship with Law students
Virtual Internship OpportunityBring on one or more students from London Metropolitan University to be your virtual interns! Students will work on one or more projects of your choosing over the internship period, connecting with you as needed with virtual communication tools.Students are available for 20 hours of placement.This is an unpaid for-credit experience
Virtual Internship with Law Students (Spring 2024)
Virtual Internship OpportunityBring on one or more students from London Metropliation University to be your virtual interns! Students will work on one or more projects of your choosing over the internship period, connecting with you as needed with virtual communication tools.Students are available for 20 hours of placement from January 2024 - April 2024.This is an unpaid for-credit experience.Please note: Internationally based company placements will be remote. London based company placements can can be on site.
Master of Arts Translation Placement - Winter/ Spring 2024
This work placement offers an introduction to real-life translation situations in the setting of a Language Service Provider (LSP). It constitutes a structured period of work-based learning which has been shown to help postgraduate students develop a wide range of generic work-related skills such as problem-solving, analytical and critical thinking, team working, communication skills, personal development skills, planning, and organizational skills, etc. In addition, students are given the opportunity to develop their professional competence as translators (and by extension as proof-readers, revisers, editors, project managers, etc.) in a working environment, benefiting from mentoring and support from experienced professionals.Unpaid for credit experience. Honorariums and Stipends are welcome.IMPORTANT: TIMELINE INFORMATIONStudents are available for up to 100 hours starting early January, 2024 – June, 2024.Students will be actively looking for projects from November 6th 2023.
Virtual Internship with Interior Design Students
VI2021
Virtual Internship OpportunityBring on students from the Interior Design program at London Metropolitan University to be your virtual interns! The students will work on one or more projects of your choosing over the internship period, connecting with you as needed with virtual communication tools.Due to COVID-19 restrictions, student placements will only occur virtually.
Business Consultancy Project
MN7P10/11
Do you want to better understand your current customer needs and how to solve their problems? Would you like to find new ways to grow revenue or reach new segments? Is there a new business opportunity you would love to explore? Are you worried about trends that may threaten your core business, or possible competitive threats? Let our business and entrepreneurship students at London Metropolitan University join your team as consultants! Our students are looking for a consultative placement experience with your organisation. They have excellent business skills and work closely with faculty who have entrepreneurial experience supporting companies through growth and innovation efforts. Projects provide bottom-line benefits at no cost to the company, other than coordination and support of the student(s) whilst working with your organisation.