Fully funded Cyber Security placement opportunity with Birmingham City University

24 Nov 2025

BCU’s fully-funded Micro-Placement scheme is designed to help support small and medium businesses access a diverse range of industry ready talent. Their students have the skills and knowledge to help your business

Why recruit for a Micro-Placement?

Recruiting a BCU student for a Micro-Placement can provide your organisation with valuable unique insights that are often the foundation for innovation.

The key points of the placements are:

  • 80 hours fully funded work experience
  • Typically spread over 4 to 8 weeks, depending on working arrangements for student and employer
  • Student will be paid via an agency and all admin supported via BCU
  • Online paperwork to complete by the employer, consisting of health and safety declarations

Did you know?

All costs for hiring a student are covered by the University

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