Ministry of Defence

Sector:

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Ranking in Times Top 100 Graduate Employers:

2006: N/A
2007: N/A
2008: 94
2009: 66
2010: 70

Link to Careers Web site

Graduate Job Programme

2011 Applications Opening Date:
The MOD, unlike many other government departments, has executive responsibility and so actually provides defence, not just the policy on it.

The premiere development scheme for graduates is the Fast Stream, although many graduates also enter through applying for specific vacancies. The MOD also recruits engineering and science graduates into the Defence Engineering and Science Group (DESG) via various schemes.

There is a Defence Engineering & Science Group (DESG) Scheme, currently recruiting, (in tranches) and a Commercial Function Business Graduate Scheme.

It is anticipated that the Commercial recruitment campaign for 2011 will take place in the late spring. Please check this page for further details: Link to Commercial Careers Web site

In addition there are opportunities for civilian medical careers.

2011 Applications Closing Date: Stream/Scheme and Role Specific

Sponsorship

The Defence Technical Undergraduate Scheme (DTUS) – offers sponsorship to a limited number of students commencing or part way through an approved science or engineering degree at Aston, Loughborough, Newcastle, Northumbria or Southampton universities.

The DESG student sponsorship scheme – sponsors student engineers and scientists enrolled on a relevant accredited degree course for the duration of their degree. Students are required to undertake paid placements during the summer vacation relevant to their professional development. Sponsorship can be obtained during the first year at university or mid-course.

2011/2012 6-12 Month Placements

Not offered outside DESG Student Sponsorship Scheme

2011 Summer/Vacation Internships

Not offered

Competencies and Other Requirements

Role Specific but see Civil Service Fast Stream