Cookies — it's your choice

At Bright Network we use cookies and similar technologies to help deliver you the best possible experience. Some are necessary to help our website work properly and can't be switched off, and some are optional but support Bright Network in building and running the service that we provide to you.

You can find out more in our privacy policy at any time by going to the link in our footer.

Application Deadlines: 2026 Industrial Placements in Consumer, FMCG & Retail

Looking for an industrial placement and want to know when to apply for 2026 opportunities? You're in the right place. We've put together a list of application deadlines for 2026 industrial placements for undergraduate students. Use our list to get familiar with key dates for year-in-industry placements – and make sure to get ahead of the competition by applying early.

Track application deadlines for 2026 student and undergraduate placement years

Our list of 2026 industrial placement application deadlines automatically updates whenever a new year-in-industry placement appears on our website. With over 300+ employer partners, we have plenty of placement year opportunities to explore. Browse our list to check out what's available and see the application deadlines. Find a placement you'd like to apply for? Just press the save icon next to it and we'll add the deadline to your personal tracker. Looking for other opportunities? Filter more graduate jobs, industrial placements and internships by location and employer.

Key application deadline dates for 2026 Consumer, FMCG & Retail Industrial Placements

11th Nov 2025

14th Nov 2025

16th Nov 2025

17th Nov 2025

24th Nov 2025

30th Nov 2025

8th Dec 2025

12th Dec 2025

31st Dec 2025

5th Jan 2026

30th Jan 2026

31st Jan 2026

Rolling Deadlines

Many more roles listed under Industrial Placements 2026

Unsure which sector you'd like to do your industrial placement in? While some student placement years must be in an industry related to your degree, some degree courses offer more flexibility. If you're looking for inspiration, visit our Career Path Guides to read about different sectors and the roles within them.

Need help with applying for your year-in-industry placement?

Applying for an industrial placement is usually similar to applying for a job. To get a placement host to consider your application, you'll need to know how to write a good CV. If your CV impresses a recruiter, they might invite you to an interview or an assessment centre. You may also come across psychometric tests as part of the placement recruitment process, so it's worth reading up on how to prepare.