Sponsored MSc places (UK)
Our programme of sponsored places on the MSc in Reliable Embedded Systems is a highly-successful scheme which offers significant benefits to both:
- Graduates aiming to enhance their skills and find employment opportunities in the field of reliable embedded systems;
- Organisations looking for cost-effective ways of enhancing their development teams in a difficult economic situation.
Information for graduates
- Are you a graduate in engineering, computer science or a related field?
- Do you have a strong academic background (minimum 2.2 Honours degree)?
- Would you like to obtain a high-quality MSc qualification in embedded systems, along with practical work experience in this area?
- Are you from the UK or EU?
If so, we may be able to help you.
We are working in partnership with the University of Leicester to deliver a two-year (part-time) MSc in Reliable Embedded Systems.
We have been approached by representatives of several companies who are interested in offering fully-sponsored places on this programme to suitably-qualified applicants from outside their own organisations.
Sponsored places cover all University fees and provide you with an income (£12k / year: not a fortune, but our understanding is that it is not liable to tax). They also provide high-quality work experience in the sponsoring organisation.
We expect that most of the sponsored students will gain a highly-regarded MSc qualification and a job offer from the sponsoring organisation after approximately two years.
Current vacancies: No current vacancies
We have no current vacancies.
However, not all sponsoring companies wish to advertise their positions.
Even if no current sponsors are listed, we invite you to contact us to discuss possible opportunities.
Current sponsor: Aero Engine Controls
We have now completed the current recruitment round for sponsored places with Aero Engine Controls (a joint venture between Rolls Royce and Goodrich).
No further applications will be accepted by this sponsor at the present time.
Current sponsor: MIRA Ltd
We have now completed the current recruitment round for sponsored places with MIRA Ltd.
No further applications will be accepted by this sponsor at the present time.
Current sponsor: Guidance Ltd
We have now completed the current recruitment round for sponsored places with Guidance Ltd.
No further applications will be accepted by this sponsor at the present time.
How to apply for a sponsored place on the MSc programme
To apply for a sponsored place, please proceed as follows:
- Please contact us and tell us a little about your qualifications and previous experience (if any).
- If we think you have a reasonable chance of obtaining sponsorship, we will ask you to provide a short CV.
- We will review your CV and - if you meet the requirements - we will forward it to one of our sponsoring companies: if you are shortlisted for a studentship, you will then be interviewed by telephone or in person (by the company) as part of the selection process.
- If you receive a provisional offer of sponsorship, you then need to apply for a place on the MSc programme in Reliable Embedded Systems. Please note that you cannot receive a formal contract for sponsorship until you have received an offer of a place on the MSc programme from the University.
Overall, the process is more straightforward than it sounds (with minimal paperwork required).
Further information is available about the application process for the MSc programme.
Further information about sponsored MSc places
Sponsored MSc places operate as follows:
- The sponsor pays all University fees for the full (2-year) programme (subject to satisfactory progress).
- The sponsor provides a maintenance award of £12k / year for 2 years (subject to satisfactory progress). Our understanding is that this award is tax free.
- You will undertake a work placement in the sponsoring company for the duration of the MSc programme: during this time you will complete your MSc project.
- You will have the opportunity to apply for a UK job with the sponsoring company at the end of the MSc programme.
Interested in sponsoring a place on the MSc programme?
As noted above, we believe that studentships can prove extremely beneficial to both students and sponsoring companies.
For companies who wish to bring in new blood to enhance existing development teams, sponsorship of student places can be a realistic (and cost effective) solution in the present economic climate.
For example, for a total cost of approximately £16,000 + VAT per student (per annum, over two years) we can help you to recruit and train one or more well-qualified new graduates. The graduates will be based in your company (not at the University) and will contribute to the success of your organisation from day one. The graduates will receive a programme of training (provided at the University) and work experience (provided in your company) and - after two years - you can look forward to them joining your team as experienced full-time employees.
If you are interested in finding out more about sponsorship opportunities, please contact us.