Extended term

Enhanced flexibility for your programme

We are pleased to offer an optional extended term for our on-campus Master’s programmes and Full-Time MBA programme. This flexible option will allow you to extend your programme duration to 16 months, giving you the opportunity to commit to a longer Work Placement or Global Exchange (for some programmes).

Extending your term will give you the opportunity to:

  • Access more Work Placement opportunities, including longer summer internships in the UK and worldwide, as many employers offer longer internship durations;
  • Gain deeper work experience credentials and boost your marketability with potential future employers through an Extended Work Placement.
  • Undertake an Extended Global Exchange and gain an enhanced international study experience at one of Imperial’s partner schools (not available on all programmes)
  • Earn additional credits, which may be appealing to employers in Europe who value a higher number of ECTS.

Please note that the Extended Global Exchange is only available to students studying MSc Management, MSc International Management and Full-Time MBA. Students on these programmes can choose between an Extended Work Placement or Extended Global Exchange.

If you are interested in the extended term, you will need to discuss this with your programme team once you have started your studies and gain approval. Read our FAQs for more information about how to apply for the extended term, additional fees, visa requirements and more.

A global community

Fees

There is an additional £1,500 fee for the extended term to be paid upon confirmation of the extended term transfer (typically around May or June.) You should also budget for any additional travel and living expenses, as well as visa extension charges if you need to extend your study visa.

Frequently asked questions

The extended term is an option on select programmes to extend your programme duration from 12 months to 16 months. The extended term allows you to access longer Work Placement opportunities or enhanced Global Exchanges (for some programmes) with our partner institutions over a term. Check to see what options are available for your programme.

No additional application is required before the start of your programme. When you begin your programme, you will be fully briefed on how you can opt in for the extended term option along with any relevant timelines so that you can make an informed decision.

You will apply for a Global Exchange or an Extended Work Placement in term two of your programme.

You are required to secure your own internship. The Careers team is available to support you in your search. Find out more about Careers.

We have a network of Business Schools around the world where our students can undertake an exchange. If you are studying an MBA or MSc Management, MSc International Management, MSc Strategic Marketing (on-campus or online), you are eligible to apply for a Global Exchange. If you are studying MSc Management, MSc International Management or the Full-Time MBA, you can apply for a longer-length Global Exchange of up to a full term.

You can secure work placements globally, but it is your responsibility to secure the necessary visa permissions if the work placement is outside of the UK. 

If you require a visa to study on the programme, you will be initially granted a 12 month student visa upon entry (with an additional four months post study). If you switch to the extended programme, you will be eligible to apply for a student visa extension (please note additional costs apply). This would enable you to apply for the Graduate Worker Visa once your degree is confirmed.

There is an additional £1,500 fee for the extended term to be paid upon confirmation of the extended term transfer (typically around May or June). You should also budget for any additional travel and living expenses, as well as visa extension charges if you need to extend your study visa.

The Extended Work Placement allows you to undertake internships of four to six months as an assessed part of your programme, retaining student status for the duration of the internship. Students who complete the extended programme will also graduate with additional credits.

Full details of the extended term will be provided once you begin the programme. If you have questions in advance of the programme start date, you can reach out to the Recruitment and Admissions team at bs.recruitment@imperial.ac.uk.  

If you secure a global exchange placement with one of our partner institutions, you will have access to a range of electives on offer at the host institution which you can complete. No additional electives are offered at the Business School during the extended term. 

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