Keen to gain work experience? Boost your CV and job prospects with an international internship in England! There are lots of intern programs available to foreign students and anyone seeking to enhance careers.
Some companies offer paid internships, stipend salaries, help towards the cost of living/transport whilst you can find international agencies who provide packages including accommodation and placements.
When you participate you’ll grow as both a person and as a citizen of the world.
Locations
Popular cities to apply include: London, Manchester, Birmingham, Liverpool, Oxford, Bournemouth, Brighton.
Industries
You can find placements in most industries, popular areas to apply include:
Architecture
Business, Consultancy, Finance
Events Management
Film
Healthcare and Pharmaceauticals
International Business
Journalism
Law
Medical Elective
NGO
Photography
PR & Marketing
Publishing
Real Estate
Sport
FAQ
Requirements
Most applicants need to be aged 18+ but some companies do offer taster placements for younger ages. British and overseas participants are welcome to apply.
Language
Participating on an intern abroad program in England allows you to experience life in a new country without the hassle of a language barrier if you are a native English speaker.
Transportation
Getting around in England and all of Great Britain is a simple process. The Brits have mastered the art of the rail, and students who study abroad in England will surely benefit from it.
In London, the London Underground – AKA the Tube – makes it easy to get anywhere. The high speed and long distance rail options offered by Eurail and Britrail can take you throughout the United Kingdom and the rest of Europe. And inexpensive rail passes are available or a similar service. If you’re under 26 you will qualify to buy a discounted Eurail youthpass.
Buses, including those quirky double-decker buses London is known for, provide transport within cities, and coaches can take you to the more remote places around England. If you opt to drive while enrolled in a study abroad program in England, you’ll have to be particularly careful.
Driving on the left side of the road can be tricky business, especially when entering England’s many roundabouts or rotaries. Be sure to check with your car rental company for a complete list of rules of the road.
Money
England is one of the few nations in Europe that did not convert to the Euro. British currency is based on the pound sterling, which is indicated by the symbol £. The pound is pretty easy for Americans to grasp because one pound equals 100 cents, like the U.S. dollar.
Basics on the pound are:
One hundred cents equals one pound. Coins come in denominations of: 1 penny, 2 pence, 5 pence, 10 pence, 20 pence, and 50 pence, 1 pound, and 2 pounds
There are four different banknote denominations for the pound including: 5 pound notes, 10 pound notes, 20 pound notes, and 50 pound notes