London internships
Experience one of the world’s most visited and vibrant cities – London. With a buzzing creative scene and a reputation as the epicentre of business and finance, there is no better place to do an internship in the winter of 2023.
Get a glimpse into your industry and intern in London, a historic, multi-cultural city full of instantly recognisable icons! Our internships partners (CIEE) will source a customised internship placement for you, based on your studies, experience, interests and career goals..
Key information
- Internship provider: The Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE)
- Location: London, United Kingdom
- Dates: 19 June - 28 July 2023
- Duration: Six weeks
- Academic credit: International Internship (Extended) Unit 25CP or other course-related experiential units
- Cost: US$7,000 (approx. A$9,780) with housing, read on for details
- Application deadline: 1 January 2023
Study areas
Undergraduate:
- Business (no logistics)
- Business Information Systems
- Arts (global studies, history, politics, international relations)
- Media and Communications (no games)
- Design (limited architecture and industrial design)
- ICT/Computer Science
Note: These study areas are just a guide, and availability of relevant internships depends on many individual factors. Some study areas and majors are more difficult than others to source internships for. CIEE can provide advice and guidance on alternative locations if required, but internships are not guaranteed. If your study area is not listed here, but you are interested in this destination, please let us know and we can confirm with the internship provider.
Postgraduate:
Internships for postgraduate students can be more difficult to source due to the niche and specific nature of courses and study areas. Postgraduate students should enquire with the overseas internships advisor before applying for a program to check availability of the relevant academic unit in their course as well as the possibility to source an internship in their desired location.
Eligible students
Specific eligibility requirements depend on the academic unit being utilised, but all students must meet the minimum eligibility criteria:
Undergraduate
- Completed at least 100CP (8 units), 150 CP if you want to use the international internship unit
- Have an average weighted mark of at least 60% (or satisfy additional eligibility criteria if mark is between 50–60%)
- Have available space in your course for the applicable academic unit (domestic students may be able overload their degree).
Postgraduate
- Completed at least 25CP (2 units) at the time of application
- Have an average weighted mark of at least 60% (or satisfy additional eligibility criteria if mark is between 50–60%)
- Have available space in your course for the applicable academic unit (domestic students may be able overload their degree).
An aerial view of London at night.
Application deadline
Applications will be assessed on a rolling basis, with places allocated to the first students to complete a full application and meet eligibility criteria.
- Applications open: 7 November 2022
- Final deadline for applications: 1 January 2023
Note: This program requires a minimum of 5 participants to run. There is a maximum of 20 spots available.
Inclusions
- Tailored internship placement
- Pre-internship resume and interview coaching as needed
- Visa assistance and most fees (if applicable)
- 24/7 support and emergency assistance
- CIEE On-site Orientation: includes pertinent info on student housing, cultural considerations, health and safety protocol, and local logistics.
- Welcome meal as a part of orientation
- Two cultural activities
- Two professional development activities
- Accommodation (double/triple occupancy dormitory/shared apartment style)
- Farewell dinner or culmination event
- BUNAC fee for Tier V sponsorship
- Swinburne travel insurance (subject to eligibility requirements)
Exclusions
- Tuition fees
- Some visa expenses (if applicable)
- Airfares
- Daily living expenses
Note: Program fee includes BUNAC fee; however, students must pay an additional visa-related expense directly to UKVI 244 GBP (approx. A$438)
Information sessions
Find out more about the program at one of our upcoming info sessions.