Information and Media Studies
Media Information & Technoculture Academic Short-Term Internship
Length: Minimum of 140 work hours over 4 month semester
Paid or unpaid: Unpaid, students receive academic credit
Commitment: Between 10 and 35 hours per week, depending on placement arrangements
Start date: September, January, or May
Contact: fimscareer@uwo.ca
Media Information & Technoculture Professional Short-Term Internships
Length: Minimum of 120 work hours over 4 month semester
Paid or unpaid: Paid, with no academic credit
Commitment: Between 10 and 35 hours per week, depending on placement arrangements
Start date: September, January, or May
Contact: fimscareer@uwo.ca
Master of Library and Information Science Co-op
The MLIS Co-op program, which began in 1979, formally integrates a student's academic study with paid work experience. Students are exposed to the professional
Length: 4 - 8 months
Paid or unpaid: Paid
Commitment: Full-time
Start date/End date: 3 terms per year: January – April,
Contact: Nancy Hsu
Master of Media in Journalism and Communication Internship
This real-world phase of the program will give students the opportunity to gain sustained practical experience applying what they have learned in a journalistic or communication setting. While on the placement, there will be an instructor guiding the students, and helping them reflect on their professional experience. As instruction happens online, student placements could be anywhere in Canada or indeed, the world.
Length: 10 weeks (flexible)
Paid or unpaid: Both options available
Commitment: Full-time
Start date/End date: Summer term (May - August)
Contact: Nancy Hsu