The Executive Internship provides the opportunity to gain experience working in areas of public policy with government organisations or related agencies. The student will work directly with a senior manager and undertake research or analytical exercises of relevance to the organisation. Students will be exposed to a range of vocational possibilities beyond the university sector. Direct and first-hand knowledge will be gained of practices in conservation, public heritage issues and the wide variety of sources and materials available for historical practice. The Media and Communications Internship provides students with hands-on experience in the media and communications industry.
Professional placements are available with major newspapers, broadcasters and multimedia firms.
Students will be placed under the guidance of an appointed mentor within the organisation. Assessment is based on appraisal by the professional mentor and a major report written by the student under academic supervision. The Public Affairs Internship offers students the opportunity to work with senior executives in policy-making or management roles in the organisation in which they are placed. The central task requires the completion of a policy report of relevance to the organisation. The Parliamentary Internship provides students with direct experience of the theatre of politics.