Intern in Britain

Finding a UK internship can take time and persistence. However, the benefits of getting a leg up in your career while living in one of the most exciting, historical and multicultural countries in the world far outweighs the initial legwork.

Other than working within the hospitality or healthcare sector, BUNAC can sponsor you via our Intern in Britain program to do most paid or unpaid internships. From big multinationals and international non-profits to independent start-ups, you name the business or the industry, and it’s bound to be represented in the UK. Plus, as Britain has a multitude of major towns and cities that act as global hubs for companies from all over the world, you don’t need to confine your search to finding an internship in London.

That said, the positive workplace culture and progressive British lifestyle attracts would-be interns from all over the world, so competition can be high. Check out our top tips on this page for finding the right UK internship for you.

For BUNAC to sponsor you, your internship must meet these requirements:

• Must be a maximum of six months in duration and at least 25 hours per week.
• Must be a supernumerary position, meaning that the role is designed for an intern and not a permanent employee.
• Your internship must include complex activities rather than routine tasks, and have a good level of rotation and clear objectives backed up by a detailed training plan.
• It must include enough supervision from your employer. In most cases, we look for a full-time staff to intern ratio of at least 5:1.
• If it’s a paid internship, it must meet the National Minimum Wage legislation; and for unpaid internships, the UK Volunteer Rights.
• The company you intern with should be registered with Companies House for at least the last 12 months.