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 and you can also register your interest.

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. Register your interest.

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.

Questions you may have

What services does the Programme include?

During the official service period, the CPGTIP China Postgraduate (Taught) Internship Programme will provide students with approximately four months of comprehensive career guidance, including:

- Job-seeking video courses

- Resume reviews and optimization

- Direct internal referral opportunities for an in-person internship experience which may last between 2-3 months

Tiered learning incentives, including:

- Occasional 1-to-1 career planning consultations with M-Share

- Mock group interviews

- Written test & interview guides

- Industry research reports

Is there a fee for the project?

The scheme is completely free for selected students and is paid for by the University. Please stay alert to scams!

How does the Programme work?

This scheme is a collaboration between mShare (Internseng) and the University of Reading. It is designed to support master’s students from China joining participating Schools in the 2026/27 academic year, through offering a career preparation and internship opportunity after their studies are completed in 2027.

Participating schools are; Institute of Education, School of Philosophy, Politics and Economics, Department of English Language and Applied Linguistics (School of Humanities), School of Psychology and Clinical Language Sciences, Department of Food and Nutritional Sciences, School of Mathematical, Physical and Computational Sciences, Henley Business School.

The scheme aims to:

1. Enhance students’ job-seeking skills during their master’s studies.

2. Provide internal referral opportunities for internships at top Chinese companies after graduation, giving them a competitive edge.

What is the registration process?

Mar 2027: Scheme launch. Early registration grants a free resume template.

Feb – Mar 2027: Official enrolment opens—20 spots (via University of Reading’s official registration).

Apr – May 2027: Career preparation & skill-building + job referrals.

Jul – Sept 2027: Return to China for internships.

Can the internship lead to an offer of employment? 

Some internships may offer potential conversion to full-time positions, subject to each company's specific requirements. Gaining an internship experience will significantly enhance your future job prospects. We are unable to make any full guarantee regarding the internship or future employment.

Which companies’ internship opportunities does the program recommend?

The scheme prioritizes recommending internship opportunities with leading companies and enterprises in mainland China's first tier and new first-tier cities, including Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, and Hangzhou. These opportunities primarily consist of on-site internships, supplemented by limited remote options. All positions offered are verified formal internships.

Are recommended companies official partners of the scheme? 

and what types of companies and positions are typically included?

All recommended companies are official partners of mShare (Internseng), and include industry-leading corporations such as Tencent, Huawei, Alibaba, ByteDance, KPMG, and other top-tier enterprises. A detailed company list will be provided upon program enrolment.

What is the application success rate?

We cannot guarantee specific application success rates as multiple factors can influence outcomes:

- Candidate qualifications (resume quality, skills match with position requirements, interview performance, application frequency etc) may influence the outcome.

- Employer considerations (hiring needs, cohort competition, available internship duration, and earliest start date etc) are also factors.

Are remote internship opportunities available? 

Currently, most available internships in the China market are on-site positions. If companies offer remote internship opportunities or overseas positions, including any positions here in the UK with Chinese companies we will promptly screen and provide these options to participants. As this is a comprehensive career development program, we focus not only on helping applicants to secure internships but also on enhancing essential job-seeking skills such as resume writing and interview techniques. These competencies are universally valuable across industries. We recommend maintaining flexible career goals and gaining diverse experiences through multiple applications.

How are 'direct referrals' different from standard internal referrals? 

Referral Types Explained

Direct Referral: Your resume will be directly forwarded to the company's HR.

Internal Referral: Applications are submitted using internal referral codes or special links provided by company employees.

Do students apply for internships or does the scheme submit applications on their behalf?

and If applying independently, what is the process for internal/direct referrals? Are there referral codes?

Application Process for Participants. After enrolment on their course, and to the scheme, students will gain access to a dedicated learning group where we share daily curated lists of premium internship opportunities.

Application methods:

Standard Application: Self-submitted via mShare (Internseng) APP or company portal.

Direct Referral: Simply submit your resume to mShare.

Internal Referral: Use provided referral codes/links in job descriptions

If you're busy with coursework, you can authorize mShare to handle the application submission for you.

Does an internal/direct referral guarantee an offer?

In China, the buying or selling of job positions is strictly prohibited. Therefore, no candidate can secure an internship offer solely through resume submission - all applicants must complete the official hiring process.

Can students still secure internships if their availability doesn’t meet the required duration?

If the interviewer asks, "How long can you commit to this internship?" Please answer honestly. Misrepresentation may affect your internship certification or future background checks. If the company prioritizes duration, they will either contact you before the interview to confirm availability. Unless asked, there is no requirement to volunteer this information—proceed normally upon receiving the offer.

Work Performance & Early Termination. All candidates participating in the scheme are expected to attend their internships and prioritize the expected task completion and maintain a high-quality of work whilst managing your schedule. If you must leave the internship early, it is important to provide 1-2 weeks’ notice directly to your manager and ensure you communicate clearly to facilitate a smooth transition and minimize team disruption.

What role does the University of Reading have in the scheme?

The University offers an extensive range of services designed to support all students with career development and the transition from education to employment. The University collaborates with many organisations and this includes mShare. It is important to that participants involved in this scheme understand that they are participating in a scheme managed by mShare. The University has evaluated the services offered by mShare and has an agreement with mShare that covers how both parties will promote the scheme and offer support and opportunities for participating students. Once an application is submitted, the student will be dealing directly with mShare (and any employer they are eventually placed with) and the University will have no direct involvement. It is important that participants in the program familiarise themselves with the terms and conditions mShare has in place with participating students.