Internship Program

Cultural internships (also known as "work placements" in the U.K.) provide students with the opportunity to immerse themselves in British culture, travel extensively within the city, and gain professional experience and valuable international contacts that will benefit them in the future.

The Ithaca College London Center offers work placements during the fall, spring, and summer semesters. In the fall and spring, students participate in a 3-credit work placement and take several courses offered at the London Center (12-18 credits total). During the summer, work placements are combined with a cultural internship seminar (6 credits total). Please note that we will not be offering internship placements for the Summer 2025 session.

All work placements have a strong cross-cultural focus and are considered academic courses. Students are expected to reflect on British attitudes and approaches to work by maintaining a descriptive and reflective journal, submitting an essay and portfolio, and possibly delivering an oral presentation.

To participate in the internship program, students will be required to obtain a Tier 4 (General) Student Visa. This will increase the costs of the program and should be considered before applying.

One final tip: While there are many well-known organizations in London, such companies may be reluctant to offer placements to U.S. students. Smaller firms and establishments often provide the most fulfilling placements, as they offer more "hands-on" work for interns.