China PG Taught Internship

Enhance Your Global Employability

In 2026, the University of Reading celebrates 100 Years of Academic Excellence. To support our Chinese postgraduate (taught) students, we are pleased to launch the 'China Postgraduate (Taught) Internship Programme' (or CPGTIP).

The University of Reading offers eligible Postgraduate Taught (PGT) students from China access to a structured internship programme delivered in partnership with mShare, a specialist global employability provider in China.

Eligible students will receive full details via your academic department.

This programme is designed to give you a competitive edge in today’s job market by combining academic excellence with real-world professional experience.

What you’ll gain

Access to curated internship opportunities aligned with your degree
One-to-one career coaching and personalised guidance
CV and interview preparation tailored to your career goals
Professional experience in industry-relevant sectors
Enhanced employability and international career exposure

Who can apply

If you are joining one of the following PGT Programmes at University of Reading in Sept. 2026 and Feb. 2027, you are eligible to apply for the paid Internship in China in 2027, without any hidden extra costs.

PGT Programmes

Schools/Departments	Programmes
Institute of Education (IoE)	MA Education
School of Philosophy, Politics and Economics (SPPE)	MSc Economics MSc Applied Economics MSc Business Economics MSc Public Policy
DELAL, School of Humanities (SoH)	MA Applied Linguistics MA TESOL
School of Psychology and Clinical Language Sciences (SPCLS)	MSc Psychology Conversion MSc Cognitive Neuroscience MSc Research Methods in Psychology
Department of Food and Nutritional Sciences (DFNS)	MSc Food Science MSc Food Technology: Quality Assurance MSc Nutrition & Food Science
School of Mathematical, Physical and Computational Sciences (SMPCS)	MSc Applied Metrology and Climate MSc Atmosphere, Ocean and Climate MSc Climate Change and Artificial Intelligence MSc Applied Meteorology and Climate Change Management MSc Data Science and Advanced Computing

Why it matters

Students who complete internships before graduation could secure more interview opportunities and benefit from higher starting salaries compared to those without internship experience.

In this increasingly competitive graduate market, practical experience makes a difference. This programme supports you in developing workplace skills, expanding professional networks, and strengthening your CV before you graduate.

The China PGT Internship Programme reflects the University’s commitment to supporting your career success — both in China and globally.