Please note
We have plenty of places available. If you are interested in one of our placements, we strongly urge you to apply (see Apply button further down the page).
About the placements we offer
We are more interested in YOU than your idea, so don’t worry if what you want to do on placement isn’t fully developed as an idea before applying.
Placements are open for the following programmes starting in September (finishing in June 2025):
- Start-Up (create and sell a product or service)
- Freelancer (sell your services as a freelancer)
- Film Production (work as a freelance videographer, editor etc. Or commercialise your film work in other ways)
Through a dynamic programme of learning, our dedicated Enterprise Coaches help you develop a business idea in one of the areas above, supporting you in your journey to establish your own business.
Each Monday and Wednesday you will join our community of placement students in the Hallam i-Lab (10am to 4pm) to learn from our Coaches and from each other, and participate in a range of engaging and thought-provoking workshops. Depending on your progress, you will also have unique opportunities to pitch for funding.
You are expected to work on developing your business for at least 21 hours per week in total.
We have 70 places available. Applications close on 1st May.
If you can work independently, are self-motivated, driven and committed to working at least 21 hours per week on your idea, we want to hear from you.
Please carefully read the information below before applying (application link below).
Have you met our current sandwich year students?
Drop into the Hallam i-Lab at any time (Wednesdays are best) to see the space and meet some of our current placement students and staff.
Before you apply, please be aware of the following:
- You will need complete an application form (link below). If successful, you will be asked to attend an interview
- You will need to commit to spending every Monday and Wednesday in the Hallam i-Lab (Aspect Court, Pond Hill)
- You will be required to spend an additional minimum 15 hours working outside of Monday and Wednesday sessions
- We do not field student finance enquiries; please contact your funding provider (you will receive a reduced loan amount)
- The placement is unpaid
- You are permitted to work part-time alongside your placement but your placement must be your priority
- The programme runs from mid-September 2024 to the end of June 2025
Depending on when you apply, your interview will be on one of the following dates:
You will be notified of your interview date shortly after your application is received. If you are unable to attend the date provided we will work with you to find a date that suits you.
- Thursday 15th February
- Thursday 21st March
- Wednesday 8th May
- Thursday 9th May
- Monday 13th May
- Wednesday 15th May
- Thursday 16th May
- Monday 20th May
- Wednesday 22nd May
For interviews, you will be required to conduct a short presentation to our Student Enterprise Coaches and answer questions.
We aim to inform you of the outcome of your interview within five business days.
Our current cohort – come to the Hallam i-Lab and meet them
| Billy | Film Production Freelancer |
| Isaac | Film Production Freelancer |
| Hrithik | Film Production Freelancer |
| Charlie, Finn, Emily, Joseph, Lewis, Oliver | Film production business |
| Danyal | Film Production Freelancer |
| James | Film Editing Freelancer |
| Matthew | Commercial Film Series Producer |
| Charlie and Leenah | Film events business |
| Theo | Guitar Technician and accessory retail |
| Charlie | Freelance Product and Illustration designer |
| Chris | Freelance Product and Graphic Designer |
| Shane | Freelance Illustrator |
| Jakub | Freelance clothing alterations |
| Max | Freelance Product Designer |
| Sammy | Freelance Product and Graphic Designer |
| Shaun | Freelance Product dDesigner |
| Chloe | Freelance Illustrator |
| Amy | Crochet toys and accessories |
| Maisy | Freelance Illustrator |
| Annie | Freelance Interior Designer |
| Eden | Freelance Illustrator |
| Hannah and Molly | Freelance proof-reading business |
| Kaylin | Freelance Illustrator |
| Kellin | Freelance Illustrator |
| Lola | Freelance Photographer |
| Olivia | Freelance Special FX Makeup Artist |
| Zara | Freelance clothing alterations and retailer |
| Sav | Freelance Product Designer |
| Brad | Games Designer |
| Duncan | Games Designer |
| Mathew and Kyle | Games Designers |
| Kieron | Games Designer |
| Josh | Games Designer |
| Elliott | Games Designer |
| Finley | Computing repair and retail business |
| Jamie | Business Consultant |
| Kenneth | Clothing business |
| Max | Amazon retail business |
| Bertie | Product design business |
| Dylan and Matilda | Comic book business |
| Louis | Clothing business |
| Marcus | Artwork retail business |
| Ellis | Knitwear business |
| Sam | Jewellery business |
| Shoaib | Art commission business |
| Annice | Tea business |
| Aysha | Poetry business |
| Ella | Coffee business |
| Khadina | Candle business |
| Lania | Personal journal business |
| Abbie | Clothing business |
| Annabel | Clothing business |
| Mia | Illustration business |
| Mitota | Drinks business |
| Olatomiwa | Branding business |
| Ruckaya | Kaftan business |
| Blue | Upcycled clothing business |