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MDXInternship Digital Learning Project Intern

Details


1111749


Middlesex University


08/06/2026


3 Months


12 h/w (working hours can be arranged flexibly around your other commitments)


Not Applicable

Pay


£14.80


£1.79

Description

Role

This role is an exciting opportunity for a student interested in digital learning, online education, and content creation. You will work as part of the Centre for Academic Practice Enhancement (CAPE), alongside a Senior Academic Developer, to co-design and develop digital learning resources that support students and staff. 

You will contribute to a defined digital project focused on improving MyLearning (Moodle) course pages, gaining hands-on experience of how online learning environments are designed and developed. You will learn how to create engaging digital content and how your work can directly enhance the student experience. 

You will receive a structured induction, guidance on relevant digital tools and approaches, and ongoing support throughout the internship, with opportunities to shape your experience around your interests and future goals. 

Duties and responsibilities

During the internship, you will: 

  • Co-lead a digital project to improve a set of MyLearning (Moodle) course pages, with guidance and support from a Senior Academic Developer 

  • Co-design and improve blended learning templates and online learning activities as part of this project 

  • Work with a Senior Academic Developer to plan, test, and refine your project outputs 

  • Test and refine your designs based on feedback and review 

  • Document your work and contribute to guidance related to your project or examples that can be shared more widely 

Skills and experience

Essential: 

  • An interest in online learning platforms such as MyLearning (MOODLE)  

  • Curiosity about teaching, learning, and student experience in higher education 

  • Some experience or confidence using digital tools to create content 

  • Good communication skills (written and spoken) 

  • A collaborative approach and willingness to work with others 

  • Good organisation and ability to manage your time and meet deadlines 

Desirable:  

  • Experience studying in Health, Education, Law, Science or Technology subjects 

  • Experience creating videos, graphics, or other digital content  

Location
Hendon

Benefits

This internship is a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience working on a meaningful digital learning project with real outputs used by students and staff. 

You will: 

  • Gain experience of co-creating and co-designing learning with academic staff in a professional context 

  • Co-lead and deliver a defined digital project with outputs used by students and staff. 

  • Develop digital, creative, and professional skills that employers value 

  • Work on a meaningful project with clear outputs that have a direct impact on teaching and learning 

  • Receive ongoing mentorship, including regular check-ins, goal-setting (e.g. SMART goals), and constructive feedback from a Senior Academic Developer 

  • Gain experience of working towards clear project goals and tracking your progress throughout the internship 

  • Have opportunities to connect with academic and professional staff involved in learning and teaching, supporting the development of your professional network 

  • Set personal learning goals and work towards clear project goals 

  • Gain insight into careers in education, digital learning, and student experience 

  • Develop a portfolio of work demonstrating your digital design and project experience. 

Graduate Competencies and skills you will gain on this role:
 
This role develops Leadership and Influence through co-leading a digital learning project and shaping student-facing resources, while fostering an Entrepreneurial Mindset through creative design and continuous improvement of Moodle content. It strengthens Communication, Empathy and Inclusion by designing accessible and engaging learning materials for diverse users, and promotes Curiosity and Learning through exploration of digital pedagogy. Working with academic staff enhances Collaborative Innovation, while iterative testing and feedback builds Resilience and Adaptability. The role strengthens Technological Agility through use of digital tools and develops Problem Solving and Delivery by planning, refining, and delivering a real project with tangible outputs.

Additional information

Application Deadline: 24th May, 23:59

Interviews will take place between: 25th May – 2nd June.  

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