Internship Information

There are eleven academically led placement tracks offered by the Boston University London Internship Programme which attract a diverse student body with wide ranging career interests.

The London Programme helps students to gain practical knowledge in their fields of interest by offering an internship component. In addition to taking three rigorous 4 credit classes during the 16 week programme, students have the opportunity to experience a British work environment during the eight week internship/work placement phase. The internship is a compulsory component of the programme with students receiving 4 credits for the experience. All internships offered in the UK are unpaid. You cannot legally work and get paid in London through this programme.

As well as the practical experience gained in the workplace the internship has an academic component. All students must complete an Academically Directed Placement Portfolio comprising daily reports, field research and analysis and conclusion sections.

Our EUSA placement team in London works closely with students to select their internship options. Students are preplaced prior to the start of the programme. After discussing their requirements with one of the Internship Managers, students interview with their selected company and decide whether to accept the internship. The EUSA placement team makes every effort to meet students' main internship goals and continues working with students until they find an agreeable placement.

To request specific information about the academic requirments of the internship (work placement) please contact Michael Peplar or Sarah Farrow.

Internship Courses

Course numbers depend on the field of specialization in which the student completes his or her internship. Placements are contingent on the student’s past experience and available opportunities in any given semester, so flexibility is essential.

This course is comprised of two major components: a) the internship itself (evaluated by the supervisor and placement team) b) the internship portfolio (evaluated by the Director of Studies and other BU London faculty)

CAS AH 505 Practicum in Arts/Architecture
CAS EC 497 Internship in Business/Economics
CAS HU 425 Practicum in the Visual/Performing Arts
CAS PO/IR 451 Internship in Politics
CAS PO 453 Internship in Comparative Law
CAS PO/IR 455 Internship in International Organization
CAS PS 495 Internship in Health and Human Services
COM CM 471 Internship in Advertising or Public Relations
COM FT 493/494 Internship in Film and Television
COM JO 411 Internship in Journalism
SHA HF 390 Field Placement in Hospitality Administration

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