Internships
Internships in a variety of fields such as politics, law, sociology, computer science, communications, marketing, physics and software development are available at more than one location in the city of Edinburgh. Internships in English, education, politics, law, and history are also available. The Scottish Book Trust is a national charity where you can work on programs that advance children's learning and inspire a love of reading and learning for underrepresented children and their families in communities across Scotland.
Key Facts
- Internships on this program are optional.
- Internships are for academic credit and unpaid.
Language
You can intern in English.
Academics
No formal internship course is required, but to receive academic credit you’ll have regular meetings with an internship supervisor to whom you will submit required work and assignments. You will receive detailed instructions on how to get credit for your internship after you apply to the program.
- The internship replaces one (8 UC quarter units) course
- Letter grade or pass/no pass credit
Arrangements
To arrange your internship, you may fill in a form or meet with an advisor. Depending on your goals and interests, you may find a match right away. You may also need to attend an interview to determine whether an internship placement is a good fit. You make most arrangements before you arrive.
Resources
Internship providers and job descriptions: Find an organization that offers your area of interest.
Get an Award
Scoring academic credit while learning real-world skills during an internship is just the start. After your program ends, you can apply for an award. You’ll focus on the marketable skills you gained—an ideal addition to your résumé.
AWARD
$500
Learn About Internship Awards