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Social Science Internship Programs
Social Science Centre
Room 2040
Western University
P. 519-661-2111 x84632
E. socscintern@uwo.ca
Internship Information for Students
The application period for 2024 is now closed.
If you have secured your own internship, and are interested in the course credit, please see Arranging Your Own Internship (4 month | 8-16 month) for guidance.
For general inquiries, please contact socscintern@uwo.ca.
Social Science Internship Program (SSIP)
The Social Science Internship Program is designed for upper-year students registered at main campus in the Faculty of Social Science to participate in paid and career-related internships for course credit (See Academic Calendar).
2023-24 Information Sessions:
Social Science Internship Program (4 & 8-16 month; 0.5-1.0 credit)- for students second year and up:- Thursday, September 14th | 5:00pm EST (in person)
- Tuesday, October 3rd | 5:00pm EST (virtual)
Session will include a program overview & benefits, eligibility criteria, the recruitment timeline and process, and a student intern panel discussion.
How to Apply:
To be considered for internships occurring in 2024, please review:
Application Process (Short-term)- available to students in second year
Application Process (Long-term) - available to students in third year
The application form will open in late August on Western Connect.
Questions?
- Email: socscintern@uwo.ca
- Drop-in Hours (SSC 2040): Tuesday + Thursday | 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Available Lengths:
- Short-term Internship (10 weeks to 4 months; 0.5 credit); typically in summer (Fall & Winter options available starting in third year)
- Long-term Internship (8 – 16 months; 1.0 credit)
Commitment: Full-time (32+ hours per week)
Note: Students may not enroll in other courses during their internship work term without special permission.
Eligibility Criteria
Internship Length |
Degree Program |
Year of Study | Module | Academic Average | Other |
Short-term (10 weeks to 4 months) |
15.0 or 20.0 credit | Year 2, 3 or 4 with >10.0 credits completed at time of internship start (> 5.0 credits completed at time of application)* |
Declared in a Social Science Honours Specialization, Specialization or Major at main campus | 70%+ in previous 5.0 courses | INTL students: Co-op work permit |
Long-term (8-16 months) |
20.0 credit | Year 3 of a four-year program*; Returning to full-time studies post-internship (3.5+ credits) |
*Additional opportunities may include an internship work term between years four and five of an eligible academic program, or between years one and year two of a second degree.
See Eligibility Criteria sections below for more detail.
If you are eligible for both long- and short-term options this year, please only complete the long-term internship application form where you may indicate your interest in accessing all postings.
SHORT-TERM INTERNSHIP (4 MONTH)