British Transport Police — Work Experience Student Placement 2027
Work Experience
Event Date
March 23, 2027
Apply By
December 18, 2026
Duration
1–4 days depending on location and placement
Who can apply
Secondary-school/college students aged 14–17 when the placement starts. Students aged 18+ and university students are not eligible. Full attendance and travel to the placement required.
About this Opportunity
Unpaid group-based educational insight into policing, forensics, intelligence, control rooms and other BTP roles. No operational policing duties or active operational placements. Dates: Cardiff 23 March or 13 July 2027; Glasgow 5 July; Manchester 26–29 July or 31 August–3 September; Birmingham 2–4 August. Apply by 18 December 2026; may close early. A parent/guardian must know you are applying; complete the application yourself. Offers expected early 2027; do not book travel before confirmation. The displayed start date is the earliest option, not the date for every location.