Summer Technical Internship

Role: Summer Technical Internship at MI6

I thought MI6 would be full of James Bonds, and really uptight, but once you’re inside, it’s welcoming and friendly. People here are insanely technical. I applied as a challenge, and now I’m using my skills in software, and getting an insight into how we can use AI in the future

L, 21, a Maths undergraduate and 2026 intern

We’re looking for innovators and adventure-seekers who want to use their skills to shape the future of intelligence. You’ll be a STEM undergraduate from one of the demographic groups that are currently under-represented within MI6.

You’ll share our values – integrity, courage, creativity and respect – and will be obsessed with technology.

We’ll offer you a unique opportunity to go behind the wire and experience what it’s like in one of the world’s most secretive and tech driven environments. We will support you with mentoring, and specialist training, and place you in a team where you can explore your interests.

Your work will be varied, challenging, surprising, and never, ever ordinary.

You must be:

• Black, Asian, mixed-heritage or from another ethnic minority background.
• From a socially or economically disadvantaged background.
• At University in your penultimate or final year (2026/2027 academic year).
• Studying a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) subject.
• Expecting (or already hold) a 2:2.
• A British citizen, or if you have dual nationality, then one component must be British – and you must hold a valid British passport.

Our HQ in Central London – you can’t work remotely due to the nature of the role. The programme includes a short residential trip.

10 June 2027 to 27 August 2027 (11 weeks and two days). This includes 5 days of paid holiday.

Full time (36 hours a week, Monday to Friday). You’ll receive training over the first two weeks from 9am to 5pm, and then the hours may vary.

If you need it, we’ll provide you with free accommodation for the duration of your internship. We will also help towards the costs of public transport to travel to us so you can join the internship (a single one-way journey to London). So, you don’t need to live nearby to consider applying to us.

SIS is the UK’s Secret Intelligence Service, better known as MI6. We are the UK’s foreign intelligence service, gathering intelligence and working with agents and partners around the globe. Our mission is to:

• understand the threats and opportunities for the UK.
• disrupt the activity of hostile states.
• detect and prevent terrorist and cyber attacks.

We strive for diversity and inclusion in MI6 because it allows us to attract, retain and harness the very best of British talent so we can keep the UK and its citizens safe.

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To protect the UK, we need a diverse workforce that reflects the society we serve.

MI6, MI5 and GCHQ are all running internships in summer 2027. You can only apply for one of them, so choose the best fit with your skills and interests.

• MI6 (London):
  You’re technical, and a team player, and want to protect the UK from overseas threats.

• MI5 (London):
  
  You’re an enthusiastic problem solver who’s interested in protecting the UK from domestic threats.
• GCHQ (Cheltenham):
  
  You’ve got a passion for data and analysing information to see what it can reveal.

There are a number of stages. You will need to pass each stage to progress to the next one.

• Initial application form - you’ll provide basic personal details and answer eligibility questions.
• Online Situational Judgement Test – you’ll be shown short scenarios and asked to rate the appropriateness of the responses.
• Cognitive Ability Test – you’ll be asked questions to assess how you think and solve problems.
• Full application form – you’ll provide details of your education and work history and answer questions exploring your strengths and skills.
• Interview – we’ll explore your motivation and technical interests and will assess if the internship is a good fit for you.
• A small number of applicants will be…