Elevate Your Career with the Ulster University Graduate Boost Programme!
Applications Open 24 November 2025
Graduate Boost is a unique programme for graduates with a disability, combining a 15-week internship with a 15-credit postgraduate module ‘Demonstrating your Professional Identity'.
The programme offers an exclusive opportunity to gain valuable practical experience in managing work and life transitions, as well as giving you the skills to contribute to wider society and reach your career goals.
If you are ordinarily resident and eligible to work in Northern Ireland/a person who has indefinite leave to enter or remain in the UK, have completed studies (but not yet secured graduate-level employment) and you have a disability, this programme is designed for you.
About Graduate Boost
15-week internship, Spring 2026
Exclusive access to a 15-week internship, with the potential to secure further graduate-level employment
Access to a financial bursary of £364 per week, funded by the Department for the Economy NI and employer partners
Start strong with comprehensive onboarding with your internship provider
Flexible module delivery and working arrangements are available and considered on a case-by-case basis
Support with CV development and interview preparation
Access to a mentor for the duration of the programme
Applications opening 24 November 2025
Eligibility criteria applies.
How to apply
Applications open 24 November 2025
Complete the Graduate Boost eligibility form, select areas of interest that meet your knowledge, experience and skillset that you would like to be considered for and Upload your CV.
Support is available
If you wish to avail of CV development and/or interview support please email graduatefutures@ulster.ac.uk - ensure Graduate Boost is mentioned in the subject title and you leave sufficient time before the deadline.
Important dates
- Application Deadline: Sunday 14 December at 11.59pm
- January to February: Interviews
- February: Pre- Internship Induction and Onboarding
- March: Graduate Boost internship placement start date
- March: Graduate Boost 'Demonstrating Your Professional Identity' Module start date
Applicants must be available for the duration of the programme.
Applications Open 24 November 2025
Graduate Testimonial
"The Graduate Boost Internship was a fantastic experience. I developed professional skills, expanded my network and secured an offer of further employment. It also enabled me to identify my reasonable adjustments in the workplace, setting me up for success in my career and increasing my confidence."
