This experience focuses on the practical application of digital signatures within the framework of Public Key Infrastructure (PKI). Learners will gain a comprehensive understanding of how digital signatures function, their implementation, and their role in secure communications. By engaging with real-world projects, learners will apply their knowledge to design, analyze, and improve digital signature systems, ensuring secure and authenticated digital transactions. This experience is ideal for industry professionals seeking innovative solutions to enhance security protocols. We are inviting organizations to collaborate with students during the Fall 2025 and Winter 2026 terms. In Fall 2025, students will engage in individual projects, while Winter 2026 will focus on team-based work. Please note: The Fall 2025 experience is an optional assignment for students. While we make every effort to align student interests with your project needs, we cannot guarantee project selection. Final confirmation of participating students will be provided by early September 2025.

This experience focuses on equipping learners with practical problem-solving skills and critical thinking abilities in the design and development of web-based database systems. Participants will gain hands-on experience in analyzing, designing, and implementing web database applications using technologies such as ASP.NET Entity and Identity Framework, and various database servers like SQLite, SQL Server, and Oracle. Learners will apply their knowledge to real-world projects, enhancing their ability to create robust software solutions and comprehensive documentation that can be completed within 3 months.

What can our students do for your organisation? Students can contribute in a variety of ways. Students, individually or in groups, can be involved in a wide range of tasks and/or projects depending on the skills and competencies they have developed in their undergraduate studies so far. See students’ skills and competencies below.   Students can take and complete work-based activities online/remotely Mon through Fri. All placements must be completed by the end of April 2025, as students will be assessed in May based on their full work experience.  NB Students may not be available for work-based learning activities when they are attending classes or working in paid jobs. Students can undertake work-based activities either online/remotely or in person, depending what suits both the organisation and the student:    30 hours (flexible scheduling to accommodate the organisation and students’ scheduled studies)  The work-based activities window is between January and the end of April 2025.*    NB. Please note that during the Easter break [from 25th March to 7th April] students might not be available for work. We greatly appreciate organisations that can provide:   Work-based opportunities for vocational learning and development for our students  Clear and well-defined projects or roles with specific outcomes and expectations  Professional communication, briefing and guidance for students during placements  Constructive feedback during the work-based activities  Supporting for students in completing assigned tasks within the agreed timeframe  Recognition and acknowledgement of the students’ 30-hours work commitment  Students’ skills and competencies according to degrees: BSc Media and Communications BA Media and Marketing BA Journalism Film TV Studies BA Film and TV Studies Video making and editing. Visual storytelling and storyboarding. Sound recording and editing. Sound development. Assisting in film, television and radio production. Content creation for social media (posts, clips, photos, etc). Digital photographic reproduction and image manipulation. Review writing for film and TV. Assistant research for news and magazines. Translating skills – English/Arabic, other languages TBC. Developing journalistic and news content. Writing and copy writing for journalism.   BA Digital Media: Video and sound editing. Image and graphic design. Digital photography/image editor. Developing digital imaging. Image design. Digital photographic reproduction and image manipulation. Basic graphic / flyer design. Content creation for social media. Assisting with social media marketing. UX and usability design. Web content editor. Web design (some students).  

This experience is designed for learners who are proficient in Android studio, using the Kotlin framework, and are eager to apply their skills in developing mobile applications for Android. Participants will engage in a focused 60-70 hour project, either creating a complete app or a significant module of an app. The project should involve internet connection and interaction with your database. Other materials students are expected to incorporate are found here . This hands-on experience allows learners to translate their classroom knowledge into practical solutions, offering industry professionals the chance to see innovative ideas come to life in a short time frame.