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Metropolitan Police: does its counter terrorism policing student placements 2027/28 sponsor a UK visa?

Only some tracksCounter Terrorism Policing Student Placements 2027/28

Only in part. Metropolitan Police sponsors its counter terrorism policing student placements 2027/28 for some tracks or offices, not all. Counter Terrorism Policing Headquarters, run through the Metropolitan Police, is recruiting 2027/28 student placements in seven areas: borders, strategy, planning and performance; change; communications; corporate services and resources; data and analysis; the National Counter Terrorism Security Office and interventions; and technology (17 vacancies in technology alone).

Sponsors grads?
Some tracks
Pay vs threshold
Not published
Opportunity
placement
Pay
£27,705.60
2027 cycle
Closes 23:55 on 15 November 2026; 12 month placements for 2027/28
Confidence
high

Metropolitan Police Counter Terrorism Policing Student Placements 2027/28: at a glance

Counter Terrorism Policing's Technology student placements are full-time, fixed-term 52-week posts with the Metropolitan Police Service, based in Birmingham and West London, with 17 vacancies across several Technology roles. Applicants rank their preferred roles on the application form. Postholders work with highly sensitive intelligence material, so they must hold or be prepared to undergo National Security Vetting at Security Check (enhanced) level, and some posts may require British nationality. Source

Duration
12 months (52 weeks)Source
Who can apply
Undergraduates on a sandwich course who will return to study in autumn 2028“All candidates must be undergraduate students in a sandwich year course returning to study in Autumn 2028.”Source
Locations
West London, East Birmingham“Most opportunities are based in West London with some based in East Birmingham.”Source
Starting pay
£27,705.60Source
Recruitment stages
  1. Online application form with CV and personal statement
  2. Eligibility and hiring manager review
  3. Interview (virtual or in person)
  4. Identity and pre-employment checks
“Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend an interview, which may be conducted either virtually or in person, depending on business requirements.”Source
“Some posts may require British nationality (some dual nationals may be ineligible) and an Enhanced Security Check (eSC) clearance.”
Metropolitan Police, from its own careers pages
The catch: Security Check (enhanced) vetting applies to every post, and the Met warns that close connections to certain countries can slow or end an application, so check the candidate pack for the role you want before applying. You must be returning to university in autumn 2028, so this suits students whose placement year runs 2027/28. Use a personal email address, not a university one, as the Met asks.
Metropolitan Police early careersVerify on gov.uk

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What Metropolitan Police publishes about this programme

Checked against Metropolitan Police's own careers pages on 2026-10-21. 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: published
  • Locations: published
  • Degree requirement: not published
  • Recruitment stages: published

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Common questions

Does Metropolitan Police sponsor visas for its counter terrorism policing student placements 2027/28?

Only in part. Metropolitan Police sponsors its counter terrorism policing student placements 2027/28 for some tracks or offices, not all. Counter Terrorism Policing Headquarters, run through the Metropolitan Police, is recruiting 2027/28 student placements in seven areas: borders, strategy, planning and performance; change; communications; corporate services and resources; data and analysis; the National Counter Terrorism Security Office and interventions; and technology (17 vacancies in technology alone). Placements last 12 months, pay £27,705.60 and are mostly in West London with some in East Birmingham. Candidates must be undergraduates on a sandwich course returning to study in autumn 2028. Applications need a CV, a personal statement and an online form, followed by an interview. Every post requires National Security Vetting at Security Check (enhanced) level, and some require British nationality.

What is the Metropolitan Police counter terrorism policing student placements 2027/28?

Counter Terrorism Policing's Technology student placements are full-time, fixed-term 52-week posts with the Metropolitan Police Service, based in Birmingham and West London, with 17 vacancies across several Technology roles. Applicants rank their preferred roles on the application form. Postholders work with highly sensitive intelligence material, so they must hold or be prepared to undergo National Security Vetting at Security Check (enhanced) level, and some posts may require British nationality.

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 Metropolitan Police?

Security Check (enhanced) vetting applies to every post, and the Met warns that close connections to certain countries can slow or end an application, so check the candidate pack for the role you want before applying. You must be returning to university in autumn 2028, so this suits students whose placement year runs 2027/28. Use a personal email address, not a university one, as the Met asks.

When do applications open for the Metropolitan Police counter terrorism policing student placements 2027/28?

Closes 23:55 on 15 November 2026; 12 month placements for 2027/28. Checked on 2026-10-21 against Metropolitan Police's own site.

How long is the Metropolitan Police counter terrorism policing student placements 2027/28?

12 months (52 weeks), according to Metropolitan Police's own careers information.

Who can apply for the Metropolitan Police counter terrorism policing student placements 2027/28?

Undergraduates on a sandwich course who will return to study in autumn 2028, according to Metropolitan Police's own careers information.

Where is the Metropolitan Police counter terrorism policing student placements 2027/28 based?

West London, East Birmingham, according to Metropolitan Police's own careers information.

What does the Metropolitan Police counter terrorism policing student placements 2027/28 pay?

£27,705.60, according to Metropolitan Police's own careers information.

What are the recruitment stages for the Metropolitan Police counter terrorism policing student placements 2027/28?

Online application form with CV and personal statement, Eligibility and hiring manager review, Interview (virtual or in person), Identity and pre-employment checks, according to Metropolitan Police's own careers information.

How should I confirm Metropolitan Police's sponsorship before applying?

Read the specific vacancy on Metropolitan Police'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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