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Virgin Media O2 Industrial Placement Scheme 2027

NoIndustrial Placement Scheme

No. Virgin Media O2 does not sponsor its industrial placement scheme for international students who need a visa. The FAQ answer to 'Who can apply for an Intern programme?' says applicants need the right to work in the UK and that Virgin Media O2 is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role. Students who would need a sponsored visa for the placement year cannot be sponsored for this scheme.

Sponsors grads?
No
Pay vs threshold
Not published
Opportunity
placement
2027 cycle
No published date as of 1 October 2026
Confidence
high

Virgin Media O2 Industrial Placement Scheme: at a glance

Virgin Media O2's Industrial Placement Schemes are year-in-industry placements for undergraduates in their penultimate year of study. Interns get an in-depth induction, on-the-job experience, insight across the business and tailored development plans, with support from a buddy, scheme sponsors, line managers and the Future Careers team. The company does not ask for CVs or cover letters, and states that it is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role. Source

Duration
One year“our schemes will take you from soon-to-be graduates to ready-to-go professionals in one unforgettable year.”Source
Who can apply
Undergraduates in their penultimate year of study who have the right to work in the UK“our intern schemes are only open to undergraduates who are in their penultimate year of study.”Source
Recruitment stages
  1. Application form
  2. Online test
  3. Telephone interview
  4. Coaching call (non-assessed)
  5. Assessment centre
“Our process is simple and consistent across all schemes, with the key differences being the deadlines - so be sure to keep track of the date for your chosen scheme. As part of our commitment to inclusive hiring, we don't ask for CVs.”Source

Every programme and stage at Virgin Media O2

“We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this specific role due to current UK immigration requirements.”
Virgin Media O2, from its own careers pages
The catch: If you have already graduated, or graduate next summer, you are not eligible. Virgin Media O2 states the placements are only open to penultimate year undergraduates and points finalists to the graduate schemes instead.
Virgin Media O2 early careersVerify on gov.ukSee the licence record

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What Virgin Media O2 publishes about this programme

Checked against Virgin Media O2'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: not 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. Application dates last checked 2026-10-01. How we check programme verdicts

Common questions

Does Virgin Media O2 sponsor visas for its industrial placement scheme?

No. Virgin Media O2 does not sponsor its industrial placement scheme for international students who need a visa. The FAQ answer to 'Who can apply for an Intern programme?' says applicants need the right to work in the UK and that Virgin Media O2 is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role. Students who would need a sponsored visa for the placement year cannot be sponsored for this scheme.

What is the Virgin Media O2 industrial placement scheme?

Virgin Media O2's Industrial Placement Schemes are year-in-industry placements for undergraduates in their penultimate year of study. Interns get an in-depth induction, on-the-job experience, insight across the business and tailored development plans, with support from a buddy, scheme sponsors, line managers and the Future Careers team. The company does not ask for CVs or cover letters, and states that it is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role.

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 Virgin Media O2?

If you have already graduated, or graduate next summer, you are not eligible. Virgin Media O2 states the placements are only open to penultimate year undergraduates and points finalists to the graduate schemes instead.

When do applications open for the Virgin Media O2 industrial placement scheme?

No published date as of 1 October 2026. Checked on 2026-10-24 against Virgin Media O2's own site.

How long is the Virgin Media O2 industrial placement scheme?

One year, according to Virgin Media O2's own careers information.

Who can apply for the Virgin Media O2 industrial placement scheme?

Undergraduates in their penultimate year of study who have the right to work in the UK, according to Virgin Media O2's own careers information.

What are the recruitment stages for the Virgin Media O2 industrial placement scheme?

Application form, Online test, Telephone interview, Coaching call (non-assessed), Assessment centre, according to Virgin Media O2's own careers information.

How should I confirm Virgin Media O2's sponsorship before applying?

Read the specific vacancy on Virgin Media O2'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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