Undergraduate
Contact
Social Science Internship Programs
Social Science Centre
Room 2040
Western University
P. 519-661-2111 x84632
E. socscintern@uwo.ca
Internship Program
Available to eligible students in the Faculty of Social Science, internships provide you with an opportunity to take the skills and knowledge you are developing in your degree program and apply it in a workplace environment. Explore career paths, build a professional network, gain interview experience, and get a head start on your career!
Internship Opportunities for Social Science Students
Short-term Internship (10 weeks - 4 months)
Available during Winter, Summer, and Fall terms.
Long-term Internship (8 – 16 months)
Begin in May or September of your fourth year.
The 2025-26 internship program application period is now open!
This means that you can express your interest in participating in the internship program to secure paid work experience while earning academic credit in 2026. See Application Process for instructions.
If you have secured an internship opportunity for Winter or Summer 2026, you may be eligible for the internship credit. See Arranging Your Own Internship for more detail.
Social Science Internship Program
The faculty-wide Social Science Internship Program provides co-operative education experiences for students interested in gaining practical, hands-on experience in a workplace environment.