The power of experience
Experiential learning is at the heart of a Northeastern University London education. You’ll engage in meaningful work experiences in London and beyond, integrating what you learn into your study so that you’re ready to lead in some of the world’s most critical emerging fields.

Discover our renowned co-op programme
Co-op is our most immersive experiential program—a months-long professional work placement that positions you not just for a job, but for your future.
Do a semester in the US
Spend the second semester of your undergraduate experience at Northeastern University’s Boston campus. Immerse yourself in student life and experience the vibrant atmosphere of a campus in the United States.

More opportunities to gain experience
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Startup Hub placements
Build your CV and earn new skills at our Startup Hub, an innovative work-learn space where you can do short-term placements with on-site companies.
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Experiential network (XN) projects
Work virtually on real-world projects that tie in directly to companies’ critical business needs. XN projects, which are integrated into specific courses, provide short work experience in a classroom setting.
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Impact challenges
Develop a creative, evidence-informed solution to a complex real-world challenge, typically over several weeks. The real-world challenge might be one identified by you, introduced by your tutor, or set up by external partners or communities.
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Studio+ projects
Work on short online projects for external partners. They’re typically paid but less immersive than co-ops, and not embedded in courses like XN.
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Industry bootcamps
Gain in-demand skills through intensive training co-delivered and/or co-certified with industry partners, such as global digital transformation company ServiceNow.
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Internships
Embed yourself in a workplace, either part time or full time, typically for a minimum of two weeks for an organisation. Test the waters to see if a potential career is right for you, while gaining experience and growing your professional network.
Extracurricular activities and events
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Clubs and societies
Explore your interests, and find new ones. As a student you are also a member of Northeastern University London Students’ Union. You can participate in and set up clubs and societies, and even become a student representative.
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Entrepreneurship
Get involved by exploring clubs like Northeastern Young Entrepreneurs and the Women’s Interdisciplinary Society of Entrepreneurship, or participating in events like the Husky Start-Up Challenge and hackathons throughout the year.
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Careers support
Our career design team hosts events with guest speakers, alumni and industry panels across a range of sectors, as well as career clinics and seminars to help with career advice, building your CV, preparing for job interviews, and more.
We’re here for you, at home and abroad.