Intern in Britain

  England

• London: 
London

  Northern Ireland

• Other Cities in Northern Ireland: 
Belfast

  Scotland

• Other Cities in Scotland: 
Edinburgh

  Wales

• Other Cities in Wales: 
Cardiff

Term: Throughout the year 
Dates: please visit website

Description: BUNAC's exciting new Intern in Britain program gives US students and recent graduates the opportunity to work as an intern in the UK for up to 6 months. This is a great way to spend time living and working in Britain while gaining workplace experience which could also be relevant to your course of study or future career. Intern in Britain gives participants an opportunity to experience British life and culture from the inside. UK society is a fascinating mix of old and new and offers many attractions for young travelers. The arts, media and youth culture flourish, there are many historical and other places to visit and since Britain is relatively compact, it's easy to get around to see the four UK countries England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. For longer trips, the rest of Europe is easily accessible.

Highlights: The Intern in Britain program enables you to take a placement with an employer anywhere in the UK who is willing to offer a supernumerary internship for a maximum of 6 months. It cannot be an unskilled position and should be for a minimum 25 hours a week. The internship may perhaps be arranged by your university as part of your course requirements, via a placement agency, or one which you have organized for yourself. BUNAC does not yet find placements for you, but we may be able to offer some advice or assistance to help in your search.

All work in the UK (including internships) is subject to National Minimum Wage legislation. Minimum wage is currently Euro 5.73 per hour for someone 22 or older and Euro 4.77 for 21 or younger.

Qualifications:
- Be aged 18 or over
- Hold a valid US passport or Green Card
- Currently be resident in the USA
- Currently be a full-time degree or diploma level student, or a graduate intending to begin the internship no more than 12 months beyond the end of study
- Hold an acceptable internship offer in the UK for up to 6 months
- Have sufficient support funds a minimum of USD 1,500 (USD 2,500 if the internship is unpaid).

Cost in US$: USD 750

Salary / Pay: please check BUNAC's website

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to American Participants.

Participants Travel Independently

Application Process Involves:

• Other
• Transcript
• Written Application

Year Founded: 1962