Did you know?
32% of top graduate recruiters expect their graduate positions to be filled by those who have worked in their organisation, for instance on an internship (High Flyers Research Ltd, Graduate Market 2016).
Internships
Kick-start your career while you’re still at university by taking up an internship.
Launched in partnership with Santander Universities, the university wide Stirling Internship Programme offers you paid internships on a full-time and part-time basis, from first year to final year. You’ll find your strengths and gain valuable skills working with organisations in the local area.
We also have links to a range of internships offered by external organisations, including the Saltire Scholar Internship Programme, which offers great opportunities if you’re a third year student.
Looking for international work experience? Visit our Global Talent Portal to access a wide range of internships, apprenticeships and graduate opportunities around the world.
Six reasons why you should consider an internship:
- Make yourself more employable: Boost your CV and stand out from the crowd in order to have an advantage in the graduate job market.
- Help fund your studies: Earn while you learn.
- Network with employers: Make professional connections.
- Test your career options: Benefit from an insight into the sector.
- Develop practical experience: With ‘real world’ business experience, you’ll be able to put theory into practice.
- Build transferable skills: Communication, team work, problem solving, decision-making, initiative, creativity and confidence building.
Case studies
Stirling Internship Programme:
Katie Brown – Impact Arts, Stirling Internship Programme
Kieran Skelton – Lane Agency, Stirling Internship Programme
Internships with large employers:
Emily Jenkins – GlaxoSmithKline
Monika Gopal - Enterprise Rent-a-Car
Omari Whyne - Edinburgh Airport