Placements and internships

Internships

Often, companies offer paid internships that can last from a few weeks to a few months. These can usually be found on companies’ websites and often get recruited for months in advance.

Some organisations might also try to offer unpaid internships. Goldsmiths Careers Service does not recommend unpaid internships to our students. We strongly believe that all work should be paid. Internships should at least be paid the national minimum wage, but ideally the London living wage. No unpaid opportunities are advertised on our platforms.

There are a number of useful websites to use when looking for Internship opportunities:

• Target Jobs
• CareerSPACE
• Prospects
• LinkedIn
• Rate My Placement
• GradCracker
• Glassdoor

Placements

Some of our courses offer a placement module as part of the curriculum. These are often in the second year of an undergraduate or part of a master’s degree and will typically last between 10 –16 days.

These are often voluntary, as the experience is credit-bearing and forms part of your degree.

If you are taking an accredited module and are looking for an accredited placement, there is a dedicated Learn.gold page for this. 

View accredited placements on learn.gold

Virtual internships

Also known as remote, online or e-experience, more employers are offering virtual internships and work experience opportunities.

This is a great way to develop a range of skills from home through your computer. It can also mean you can gain experience with a company without travelling, potentially opening up a range of global opportunities.

For more information about virtual work experiences visit prospects.ac.uk.

Goldsmiths research internships (GRIP)

GRIP is a programme that gives undergraduates six weeks full-time experience working on an academic research project during the summer between their second and final year.

Opportunities are available in a range of departments and you’ll have the chance to work alongside academic staff on innovative projects that really contribute to Goldsmiths research.

The programme runs from the beginning of June to the end of July and working hours are 30 per week. Some start and finish dates may vary, check the individual opportunity for details. Most research projects take place on campus, there are some projects which include work at other sites local to Goldsmiths.

Find out more about GRIP and explore opportunities 

 Santander internships

Goldsmiths is a partner in the Santander Universities scheme.

Santander co-funds paid internships within small and medium enterprises (SMEs) for Goldsmiths graduates. Third year students can also apply for internships that take place over the summer. Each internship is project based and is full-time (duration of internships varies each year) paid at London Living Wage. The scheme is aimed at host companies who can offer their graduate a permanent job or further work after the internship.

If you are a third year student or a recent graduate and would like to find out more about applying for these opportunities please email placementsandinternships (@gold.ac.uk)

Visit the Santander internships programme page for more information