Internship Module

The Careers Services offers an Internship Module at level 2 each academic year in semester two. There are two classes available each year:

• Class 1 has classes on Wednesdays 10 - 12
• Class 2 has classes on Fridays 10 - 12

The module consists of a placement with an employer or organisation for a total of 30 hours throughout the semester, and group tuition in the form of 10 weekly 2 hour seminars.

Previous Placement Providers include charities, political parties, local government & public sector organisations, environmental organisations, the NHS and many more.

The Module aims to provide students with meaningful work experience through an Internship Placement whilst also developing project management, report writing and a range of career management skills including CV writing, interview performance and presentation training.

Placements are competitive so you must be prepared to produce a high quality application form and attend an interview before the module starts. You must be able to commit fully to a 30-hour internship placement and approach your placement with a professional attitude.

Registering for Undergraduate Careers Modules

Students will meet with their Adviser of Studies. If interested please phone the Careers Service on (3)84017. The Careers Service Academic Secretary (Margaret Mather) will check availability on the course of choice and advise if space is available. If space is available Margaret will add their details to the list. The Adviser of Studies must then continue to register the student for the module in their normal manner.

Students registering for the Internship Module MUST come to the Careers Service to apply for an internship in Week 0 of Semester 1. Failure to do so may mean you are unable to take this module.

Some Examples of Previous Placements

This is a sample of projects available previous years. This year's placement selection will not necessarily include all these placements and will not be limited to these placements.

Angus Credit Union

Conducing a members' satisfaction survey and presenting findings to the board

Angus Council Education Department

Carnoustie High School teacher shadowing placement

Barnardos Family Support Team

Planning an event for children leaving the service and conducting follow up interviews for a survey on service quality

British Red Cross

Designing and delivering a workshop on volunteering with the Red Cross for local minority community groups

Dundee City Council Ranger Service

Conducting a survey of the health and mental health benefits of volunteering outdoors

Dundee Local Access Forum

Research and report writing into Local Heritage Walk for the Dighty Burn area

Dundee University Admissions and Student Recruitment Services

Conducting a market research survey and enhancing the recruitment marketing material for international prospective students

Dundee University Access and Participation Team

Designing, delivering and evaluating workshops for visiting school pupils

Dundee University Students Association

Placements covering event management and campaign management

Landmark Hotel

Marketing assistant project

Perth and Kinross Council AK Bell Library

Cataloguing of archive material in the local history department

STA Travel

Market Research and marketing to promote new International Teacher Discount Card

St Andrews Church Young Parents' Project

Interviews with young parent to collect feedback for funding bodies

Tayside Biodiversity Partnership

Assisting with the collection of data on Tayside's Green Graveyards and helping to compile the partnership's annual report.

Module Contact
Sophie Calvin
01382 384017
Internship Module

Stephanie MacLean
01382 384017
Internship Module

Take the module?
"I found the Internship Module very useful for developing my skills. I feel the information I have learned and the work experience I have gained will benefit my future a great deal."
"Good opportunity to enhance work experience and prepare for a graduate job."