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Transport for London: does its stuart ross communications internship sponsor a UK visa?

NoStuart Ross Communications Internship

No. Transport for London does not sponsor its stuart ross communications internship for international students who need a visa. TfL says the role is not eligible for Skilled Worker sponsorship.

Sponsors grads?
No
Pay vs threshold
Below the threshold
Opportunity
internship
Pay
£27,029 pro rata, per annum (bursary)
2027 cycle
Open now (advert dated 20 October 2026), no fixed closing date and the role may close early; assessment centre 14 and 15 January 2027; internship starts 6 September 2027
Confidence
high

Transport for London Stuart Ross Communications Internship: at a glance

Duration
11 monthsSource
Start date
6 September 2027“The start date of the internship is 6-Sep-2027.”Source
Locations
London“Up to 50 per cent of time can be spent undertaking the internship from home over a 4-week period.”Source
Degree requirement
A 2:2 or better in any degree (held or on track), or a non-graduate with no more than one year of paid communications experience“A graduate with a minimum 2:2 in any degree, or an undergraduate on track to achieve this,”Source
Recruitment stages
  1. online application
  2. online assessments
  3. assessment centre
  4. assessment centre on 14 and 15 January 2027, in person in London
“The application process consists of 5 steps, including online assessments which will need to be completed within an allocated time frame.”Source

Every programme and stage at Transport for London

“This role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa scheme.”
Transport for London, from its own careers pages
The catch: Eligibility is limited by protected characteristic under the Equality Act positive action rules, so read the criteria before applying. TfL lists it under year in industry, but it is a fixed 11-month internship open to graduates and non-graduates, not a sandwich placement. TfL asks for the right to work in the UK for the whole scheme from the start date and says it will not sponsor anyone whose permission runs out sooner. The advert does not say whether a Student visa counts, so check with TfL's early careers team before applying if you are on one. TfL allows only one application a year across its graduate, year in industry and summer internship schemes, and withdraws any later ones, so choose the scheme carefully.
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What Transport for London publishes about this programme

Checked against Transport for London's own careers pages on 2026-10-22. Anything not published is worth asking the early careers team before you apply.

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

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Common questions

Does Transport for London sponsor visas for its stuart ross communications internship?

No. Transport for London does not sponsor its stuart ross communications internship for international students who need a visa. The Stuart Ross Communications Internship is a positive action scheme for people from Black, Asian or other minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people and people from disadvantaged socio-economic backgrounds who want to work in public relations, communications, marketing or public affairs. Interns are based in TfL's Press Office, Customer Directorate or External Relations, with a placement in another area, for 11 months full time. Applicants must be 18 by the start date and either hold or be on track for a 2:2 in any subject, or be a non-graduate with no more than one year of paid communications experience. The bursary is £27,029 pro rata a year. The advert, dated 20 October 2026, has no fixed closing date; the assessment centre is in person in London on 14 and 15 January 2027. TfL says the role is not eligible for Skilled Worker sponsorship.

Does the pay clear the UK Skilled Worker salary threshold?

The pay for this scheme sits below the Skilled Worker salary threshold, which is itself a reason sponsorship is not possible.

What is the catch international students miss with Transport for London?

Eligibility is limited by protected characteristic under the Equality Act positive action rules, so read the criteria before applying. TfL lists it under year in industry, but it is a fixed 11-month internship open to graduates and non-graduates, not a sandwich placement. TfL asks for the right to work in the UK for the whole scheme from the start date and says it will not sponsor anyone whose permission runs out sooner. The advert does not say whether a Student visa counts, so check with TfL's early careers team before applying if you are on one. TfL allows only one application a year across its graduate, year in industry and summer internship schemes, and withdraws any later ones, so choose the scheme carefully.

When do applications open for the Transport for London stuart ross communications internship?

Open now (advert dated 20 October 2026), no fixed closing date and the role may close early; assessment centre 14 and 15 January 2027; internship starts 6 September 2027. Checked on 2026-10-22 against Transport for London's own site.

How long is the Transport for London stuart ross communications internship?

11 months, according to Transport for London's own careers information.

When does the Transport for London stuart ross communications internship start?

6 September 2027, according to Transport for London's own careers information.

Where is the Transport for London stuart ross communications internship based?

London, according to Transport for London's own careers information.

What degree do you need for the Transport for London stuart ross communications internship?

A 2:2 or better in any degree (held or on track), or a non-graduate with no more than one year of paid communications experience, according to Transport for London's own careers information.

What are the recruitment stages for the Transport for London stuart ross communications internship?

online application, online assessments, assessment centre, assessment centre on 14 and 15 January 2027, in person in London, according to Transport for London's own careers information.

How should I confirm Transport for London's sponsorship before applying?

Read the specific vacancy on Transport for London'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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