Intern in Britain
gives US students and recent graduates the opportunity to work as an intern in the
UK for up to 6 months. This is a great way to spend time living and working in Britain
while gaining workplace experience which could also be relevant to your course of
study or future career.
Intern in Britain gives participants an opportunity to experience British
life and culture from the inside. UK society is a fascinating mix of old and new
and offers many attractions for young travelers. The arts, media and youth culture
flourish, there are many historical and other places to visit and since Britain
is relatively compact, it’s easy to get around to see the four UK countries – England,
Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. For longer trips, the rest of Europe is easily
accessible.
How Intern in Britain works
This new, once in a lifetime opportunity is exclusively
available for US participants through BUNAC and comes after many months of negotiations
with the UK government. From 1966 until the introduction of the new UK immigration
rules in 2008, BUNAC successfully operated the Blue Card Work in
Britain program which allowed tens of thousands of US students to take
any job in the UK for up to six months.
On this new internship program, participants are required to arrange the position
before applying for a visa. Internships are subject to National Minimum Wage (NMW)
legislation.
The new program is officially known as the BUNAC Blue Card
Internship Program and is a Government Authorised Exchange (GAE). As program sponsor,
BUNAC is authorised by the UK Border Agency to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship to successful applicants
who can then apply for a visa before entering Britain. We accept applications throughout
the year.
Applications and pre-departure support are handled in BUNAC’s office in Connecticut.
In the UK participants attend an arrival orientation at BUNAC’s London Resource
Center and have the full support and help of BUNAC throughout their stay.
Intern in Britain offers:
- A one-off opportunity to take an internship anywhere in England, Scotland, Wales
or Northern Ireland for up to six months
- Help and advice from BUNAC in the US before departure and assistance with the visa
process
- A comprehensive program Handbook
- An informative arrival orientation to fully prepare you for life in Britain
- Ongoing help and support from BUNAC throughout your stay
- Unlimited use of BUNAC’s Resource Center in London
- Assistance with National Insurance, tax and bank formalities
- Social program of
events and trips
- Newsletters
- Free membership of International
Students House.