Industry Placements
Structured work-based learning is a mandatory component of ISET programmes from Tier 5 onward. Students complete 4–12 week placements with partner organisations, producing consulting-grade outputs under dual academic and industry supervision.
Placement Structure
Every placement follows a four-stage structure designed to maximise learning outcomes while delivering genuine value to the host organisation.
Preparation
Weeks 1-2Induction, objective setting, and contextual briefing with academic and industry supervisors.
Core Placement
Weeks 3-10Structured work tasks aligned to learning outcomes. Weekly reflective journals and fortnightly check-ins.
Capstone Delivery
Weeks 11-12Final deliverable production: a consulting-grade output addressing a real organisational challenge.
Assessment
Post-placementReflective portfolio submission, supervisor evaluation, and viva presentation to academic panel.
Where Students Are Placed
Placements span five key sectors of the event tourism economy. Students are matched to sectors aligned with their programme specialisation and career interests.
Convention Bureaux
City and national convention bureaux managing event bidding, delegate attraction, and venue marketing for business events.
Typical Placement Roles
- Bid research analyst
- Delegate attraction coordinator
- Event impact assessor
Destination Marketing Organisations
National and regional tourism bodies responsible for destination positioning, visitor economy strategy, and event portfolio management.
Typical Placement Roles
- Destination strategy researcher
- Event portfolio analyst
- Market intelligence assistant
Event Management Companies
Agencies producing festivals, conferences, exhibitions, and cultural events across multiple markets.
Typical Placement Roles
- Event operations coordinator
- Sponsorship research analyst
- Programme development assistant
Tourism Boards & Government
Government bodies responsible for tourism policy, event permitting, and public investment in the visitor economy.
Typical Placement Roles
- Policy research assistant
- Impact assessment analyst
- Event permitting coordinator
Technology & Intelligence Providers
Companies providing data analytics, AI platforms, and intelligence tools to the event tourism and visitor economy sectors.
Typical Placement Roles
- Data analytics assistant
- Product research intern
- Intelligence report contributor
Delivery Modes
In-Person Placement
On-site at the host organisation. Full immersion in team workflows, client interactions, and organisational culture. Preferred for students geographically proximate to the host.
Virtual Placement
Remote work with structured digital check-ins. Ideal for international placements where relocation is impractical. Same deliverable expectations and assessment criteria as in-person.