Arts and Humanities

Arts and Humanities Internship Program

The Arts and Humanities Internship Program (AHIP) allows 3rd and 4th year students an opportunity to gain paid or unpaid, career-related experience within an approved institution or industry related to their module for course credit. Internship placement opportunities may be available in the private, public, and not-for-profit sectors in the Fall, Winter, and/or Summer term. The total number of placements per year will vary based on the individual needs of participating employers.

Length: 4 months (0.5 credit) or 8 months (1.0 credit)
Time of Year: Fall (September - December) Winter (January - April) Summer (May - August)
Commitment: 120 hours minimum over 4 months (full or part-time available)
Location: Unrestricted
Program:  3rd or 4th year of Major or Specialization in the Faculty of Arts & Humanities
International Student Eligibility: Open to international students with a valid work permit.
Contact: ahintern@uwo.ca

School for Advanced Studies in the Arts and Humanities Internship

SASAH requires students to complete a 1.0 Experiential Learning (EL) credit by the end of their fourth year.  EL opportunities may be situated in the private, public, and not-for-profit sectors and can be paid or unpaid. 

Length: Variable, from 6 weeks to 8 months, depending on the type of work experience and the number of hours per week students are expected to commit to the placement/project
Time of Year: Fall (September - December) Winter (January - April) Summer (May - August)
Commitment: 120 hours for 0.5 credit; 240 hours for 1.0 credit
Location: Unrestricted
Program: Major or Specialization in the Faculty of Arts & Humanities
International Student Eligibility: Yes
Contact: Dr. Barbara Bruce