Please note that placement opportunities for 2025 have now closed.
Our undergraduate student placement programme is designed to give you the opportunity to make an impact on the digital experience at Queen’s University, working on projects that matter to our students and staff. You will get the chance to work with teams across the University, as well as business partners, with opportunities to develop your skills under the guidance of experienced professionals.
So who are we looking for?
We are looking for team players who can demonstrate leadership skills and attention to detail to deliver a high standard of work. We need people with excellent problem-solving and analytical skills enabling them to identify problems quickly and make the appropriate adaptions. And they should have the confidence to communicate effectively with stakeholders along with the planning and organisation skills that will ensure they can meet deadlines.

Mark, Graduate trainee
Learn more about our student placement roles and the supportive environment
Kickstart Your Tech Career with a Placement at Queen's
Discover how placement students at Queen’s University Belfast gain real-world experience and play a vital role in their teams. In this video, hear from students and staff about the exciting projects, career support, and opportunities that make Queen’s a great place to start a tech career. If you're considering a placement, find out why so many students choose Queen's!

Queen’s University Belfast has been awarded a prestigious Gold Athena Swan Award, conferred in January 2024 by Advance HE. Queen’s is the first university on the island of Ireland and only the second in the UK to achieve an institutional Gold Award for its work improving gender equality.
Queen’s receives an institutional Gold Athena Swan award