Schedule and Registration

Dates and details for the Edinburgh Award (Work Experience) 2025/26.

The Edinburgh Award (Work Experience) is taking a new format in 2025/2026.

We are piloting a completely self-led course with no live sessions, where you can take part whenever suits. 

Registration for Summer 2026 is now open! The deadline for registering is Monday 15th June 2026.

Please note: 

  • After you complete the registration form, you will receive an email from the Internships and Work Experience Team about the next steps. Please check your junk mail if you have not received it. 

A member of the team will check your registration form and contact you if there are any queries about what you have submitted. 

If you are undertaking work experience at the University, please make sure you log into MyCareerHub (when registering below) and Learn using your student account - not staff account - so your Award is linked to your student record. 

Below are the key dates for the Semester intake. More details and assignment dates will be made clear once you have joined the programme. You can no longer join the semester intake for the 2025-2026 academic year.

  • You can sign up to the Award any time.
  • The minimum length of time to complete is 8 weeks and the maximum time is 12 months. If your experience only lasts 8 weeks then you should be doing full time hours.
  • There needs to be a minimum of 4 weeks between each Input session where you can actively develop your skills through your work experience.

The earlier you sign up to take part, means the more time you have to complete the award. As this is a self-led programme, it is your responsibility to manage your time effectively. 


Below are the key dates for the Summer intake. More details and assignment dates will be made clear once you have joined the programme. 

  • You can sign up to the Award any time until Monday 15th June 2026 and must complete the Award by Monday 7th September 2026.
  • The minimum length of time to complete is 8 weeks if working full time or 12 weeks if your experience is part time.
  • There needs to be a minimum of 4 weeks between each Input session where you can actively develop your skills through your work experience.

The earlier you sign up to take part, means the more time you have to complete the award. As this is a self-led programme, it is your responsibility to manage your time effectively. 


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