Internships
LAEL Internships
Every year, our Department provides up to ten funded internships where second and third-year students are given the opportunity to work with members of staff on research projects.
- SPRINT students work intensively on the same project for one month during the summer vacation.
- Term-time research internship (TRINITY) students work one day per week during term-time, moving between a variety of tasks and projects.
During the internships, students learn specific research skills and gain experience working alongside dedicated members of staff. This prepares students well for postgraduate study in language-related areas and work in research-intensive fields.
Internships offer you the opportunity to apply your academic knowledge in real-world situations – and get paid for it! The successful students gain valuable experience in carrying out independent research, and (depending on the project) even presenting their findings at conferences or in publications.
For further details about each scheme, please visit the LAEL internship website
LAEL Internships website
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences internships
As a student with us, you can apply to the Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences (FASS) Internship Scheme that offers exclusive opportunities that are ring-fenced for students in the Faculty. A myriad of paid, sector-specific internships are available each year in the summer vacation and part-time during term time. Just to give you a taster, some of the past employers include Carnegie Publishing, Lancaster Arts, More Music, The Dukes Theatre, Comma Press, Deco Publique, Crowberry Consulting, Fairfield Association, Active Lancashire and the National Trust.
Volunteering and the Lancaster Award
During your degree we provide numerous opportunities for volunteering, CV-building and personal development. For example, you can complete the Lancaster Award which is a programme of structured volunteering, professional skills workshops and careers events. As part of the Lancaster Award you can gain experience in areas connected to your chosen career, such as teaching, speech therapy or media. Find out more:
If you are interested in teaching, you can opt to take the credit-bearing Schools Volunteering Module where you combine volunteering in a local school with studying the theory of teaching practice. This valuable work experience will stand you in good stead if you go on to apply for a postgraduate teaching degree.