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Cooper Parry: does its placement year sponsor a UK visa?

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No. Cooper Parry does not sponsor its placement year for international students who need a visa. The Cooper Parry early career FAQs, which cover placement students, say the firm does not currently offer sponsorship after a Post Study Work visa expires and cannot progress applications from students on that kind of visa. Applicants who would need sponsorship to complete or follow on from the placement should not expect it.

Sponsors grads?
No
Pay vs threshold
Not published
Opportunity
placement
2027 cycle
Roles typically advertised in early August
Confidence
high

Cooper Parry Placement Year: at a glance

Cooper Parry's placement year roles are for undergraduates who need to complete a year in industry in their third year of study. Roles launch from September for the following year, and candidates can apply for one role per campus year. Source

Duration
A year in industry“Our placement year roles are suitable for those currently studying an undergraduate degree who need to complete a year in industry during their 3 rd year.”Source
Start date
Typically July to August“These roles typically begin between July and August.”Source
Who can apply
Undergraduates who need to complete a year in industry in their third year“Our placement year roles are suitable for those currently studying an undergraduate degree who need to complete a year in industry during their 3 rd year.”Source

How Cooper Parry recruits

2027 intake. 4 stages, from Cooper Parry's own careers pages, checked 2026-10-09. Test providers are named only where Cooper Parry names them.

  1. Application form and CV

    Application form

    Submit application form with CV to be assessed for entry criteria and right to work.

    “You begin with an application form and your CV, where we will check you meet the entry criteria and right to work criteria.”
    Source

  2. Video interview

    Recorded video interview

    Record responses to three video interview questions covering background, role knowledge and motivation.

    • 3 questions
    “The next stage is to complete a video interview of 3 questions, focusing on who you are, your knowledge of the role and motivation to join CP.”
    SourceHow to prepare for a one-way video interview

  3. Thomas International assessment

    Online tests

    Aptitude and behavioural assessment measuring speed, accuracy and behavioural traits.

    “After the video interview, you will be asked to complete Thomas International, which is an aptitude and behavioural assessment.”
    Source

  4. Assessment centre or interview

    Assessment centre

    Group assessment centre with up to seven other applicants, one-to-one interview, office tour, trainee talk and business introduction, or alternative interview route.

    “The final stage is an assessment centre or interview. The assessment centre involves group activities with up to 7 other applicants, a 1:1 interview, a tour of the office, a talk from our current trainees and our professional qualifications team along with an introduction to the business area you've applied to.”
    Source

Every programme and stage at Cooper Parry

“Cooper Parry do not currently offer sponsorship following the expiration of the PSWV so we are unable to progress applications from students with this type of visa.”
Cooper Parry, from its own careers pages
The catch: Visa sponsorship status not published; check with the firm for international applicant eligibility.
Cooper Parry early careersVerify on gov.ukSee the licence record

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What Cooper Parry publishes about this programme

Checked against Cooper Parry's own careers pages on 2026-10-24. Anything not published is worth asking the early careers team before you apply.

  • Visa sponsorship policy: published
  • Application dates: published
  • Programme description: published
  • Duration and start date: published
  • Who can apply: published
  • Pay: not published
  • Locations: not published
  • Degree requirement: not published
  • Recruitment stages: published

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Sources

Verdict last checked 2026-10-24. How we check programme verdicts

Common questions

Does Cooper Parry sponsor visas for its placement year?

No. Cooper Parry does not sponsor its placement year for international students who need a visa. The Cooper Parry early career FAQs, which cover placement students, say the firm does not currently offer sponsorship after a Post Study Work visa expires and cannot progress applications from students on that kind of visa. Applicants who would need sponsorship to complete or follow on from the placement should not expect it.

What is the Cooper Parry placement year?

Cooper Parry's placement year roles are for undergraduates who need to complete a year in industry in their third year of study. Roles launch from September for the following year, and candidates can apply for one role per campus year.

Does the pay clear the UK Skilled Worker salary threshold?

The pay for this scheme is not published clearly enough to judge against the threshold.

What is the catch international students miss with Cooper Parry?

Visa sponsorship status not published; check with the firm for international applicant eligibility.

When do applications open for the Cooper Parry placement year?

Roles typically advertised in early August. Checked on 2026-10-24 against Cooper Parry's own site.

How long is the Cooper Parry placement year?

A year in industry, according to Cooper Parry's own careers information.

When does the Cooper Parry placement year start?

Typically July to August, according to Cooper Parry's own careers information.

Who can apply for the Cooper Parry placement year?

Undergraduates who need to complete a year in industry in their third year, according to Cooper Parry's own careers information.

How should I confirm Cooper Parry's sponsorship before applying?

Read the specific vacancy on Cooper Parry's careers site, ask its early-careers team directly, and check the employer on the gov.uk Register of Licensed Sponsors. Policies and thresholds change, so treat this page as a starting point and confirm for the exact role and cycle.

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