International Internship
Gain competitive professional experience and invaluable memories through an internship in London!
Our 90-day internship program is integrated with our Lipscomb in London program. Each week, you’ll attend classes with other Lipscomb students, as well as intern in London.
| Through a partnership with AES and BUNAC’s Intern in Britain program, Lipscomb students are placed in an internship that aligns with their degree and future career goals. In order to participate, you must have begun coursework in your major or already have work/internship experience in your desired field. | Apply Now |
Eligibility Requirements for the London Internship Program:
- Must have completed 60 hours and started coursework in your major
- 3.0 GPA
- 25 years old or under
Examples of different internship placement opportunities:
- Media Marketing at a local fashion house
- The intern was involved in creating visual content to be used on the website, social media accounts, and assisting in communications via newsletters. The internship also involved coordinating influencer events, attending photoshoots, and assisting with seasonal launches.
- Finance Consulting within an advisory firm
- The intern assisted with equity research and data mining, as well as pitch presentation for current and potential clients.
- History Internship within an Archives or Anthropology department
- The intern assisted in extensive filing of historic artifacts, updating the archive catalog, and developing materials for websites.
- NGO Internship within a Special Interest Forum
- The intern was involved in event planning, content creation, administration, and fundraise planning.
- Social Work Internship within a Specialized field
- The intern carried out social work duties, administrative tasks, fundraising, and event planning.
- Theatre Internship within a Central London Theatre
- The intern assisted with stage management, casting, administration, reception desk, and ticketing.
- Journalism Internship within a Media Organization
- The intern worked on website articles, writing blog posts, and participating in daily meetings. The intern also researched potential press opportunities.
- Psychology based Internship within a Social Care Facility
- The intern ran classes using creative mediums as therapy, assisted with 1:1 therapy sessions, and researching fundraising opportunities and policy applications.
- Computer Science Internship within a Creative Digital Agency
- The intern was involved in generating web pages, updating website information and data, as well as assisting any clients with IT tasks or issues.
- Financial Technology Internship within a Start Up
- The intern assisted in platform development for a variety of technologies, data analytics, finance statistics, and company growth.
Research and Life Sciences
- Research Intern at a Bio-manufacturing company
- Interned for a research and development led bio-manufacturing company. The intern worked on a project from start to finish, setting up thermal imaging using infrared cameras, sensors, and microcontrollers to track the growth of a mushroom root formula intended for insulation.
- Intern at a Mental Health charity
- Interned at MIND: For Better Mental Health. Interns take part in fundraising, site visits, social media content, and grant research.
- Intern at Vauxhall Farm
- Interned at a city farm, where they assisted with tasks such as cleaning stables, feeding the animals, and providing fresh hay, straw, and water. Interns also assist with workshops for school classes, giving information about the animals at the farm, as well as helping visitors to the farm.
- Intern at Birkbeck University, Department of Biological Sciences
- Interned in a top-ranked department in a college of the University of London, assisting with machine learning based on protein sequence classification. The interns are also involved in tasks such as molecular cloning of a recombinant protein for biophysical characterization.
Students are required to enroll in a minimum of 12 hours. At least 6 hours must be on-site coursework provided by the Lipscomb in London program. Students can take up to 3 hours of Internship credit but it must be approved by the Department Chair.
Interns will participate in Lipscomb in London’s group activities, such as the week-long group trip, group meals, cultural activities, site visits, and independent travel! The cost is the same as the Lipscomb in London semester program. Round-trip airfare and housing with other Lipscomb students are included in the program fee.
Lipscomb in London
Internship Testimonials
“My London internship was the most valuable professional experience of my time at Lipscomb. I learned how to operate– and thrive– within a completely new cultural environment. The confidence and skills I gained abroad continue to be invaluable as I begin my postgraduate career.”
– Makala Marsee
“My internship challenged the way I thought about professional ‘norms,’ whether internationally or in the U.S. It helped me learn– at a technical level– about things I had been studying in school through a different lens. I learned that I am capable of taking on any challenge I set my mind to, that I don’t crack under pressure, and that the world we live in is so beautiful and very worth exploring.”
– Kara Burleson
“Working at an archive in London helped me determine my career goals and prepared me for my first job in public history. I had the opportunity to work with people from all over the world on projects about the history of my favorite city! This experience was the best personal and professional decision I made during my time at Lipscomb.”
– Elizabeth Swaw
