Faculty of Arts Internship Office

An internship is a short-term, hands-on, supervised work experience with a professional organization.  It provides the student with an invaluable opportunity to apply the skills and knowledge acquired in the classroom to real world problems and enables the student to broaden his or her understanding of the field. 

An internship is more than a part-time job or volunteer experience; it includes: 

• specific learning objectives designed to increase the student’s knowledge;
• training to hone existing skills and develop additional ones;
• and supervision to guide and mentor the intern.  

Through his or her internship, the student is able both to expand his or her horizons and to engage in a meaningful collaboration with her or his corporate or community organization for their mutual benefit.

Find an Internship
Attend AIO events and workshops held throughout the year.
Stay informed: like us on facebook, follow us on twitter, and sign up on our mailing list.
Browse the internship opportunities administered through the AIO.
Search for internships on the internship database.
Use ION's interactive guide to finding an internship.
Take a look at the Internship Offices Network list of internship postings on- and off-campus.
Talk to students who have completed internships in the past and read about their internship experiences.
Tap connections with friends and family.
Mention your interests to professors and other people who work in fields that interest you. Ask for their suggestions and guidance.
Search the web:  It may seem overwhelming at first but careful searches can yield a lot of information.
Phone the organizations:  Do not rely on e-mail alone when approaching organizations. Phone organizations and speak to someone to determine what opportunities exist. Make sure to get the name and contact information of the person responsible for interns.

Arts Internship Awards have been established through the generous support of McGill alumni to help students gain practical experience through an internship. Administered through the Dean's Office in conjunction with the Faculty of Arts Internship Office, these awards are designed to provide partial funding to assist students with travel and other expenses related to their internship.

For more information about the:
Arts Internship Awards, please click here.
Arts Research Internship Awards, please click here.

Arts Internships allow undergraduate and graduate students to obtain practical experience in their field prior to graduation. Students who pursue approved internships may also gain up to 3 credits towards their degree upon the completion of a major topical paper.

For more information, please visit the academic credit section of our website here.

Look for Internship Opportunities
See the internships postings for Summer 2014	Fall 2013
Browse through the internship database	Fall 2013
Read internship reports from past interns	Fall 2013
Drop by our office during drop-in hours or make an appointment	Throughout the year
Come to the 10th Annual Arts Internship Event & Fair	September 25, 2013
Attend the 2013 Internship Opportunities Session (university-wide)	November 5, 2013
See what past interns have experienced at our Photo Exhibit	October 15 to November 5, 2013
Go to the 4th Annual Faculty of Arts Undergraduate Research Event	February 6, 2014
Prepare Your Internship Application
Register for the Internship C.V. (resume) Workshop	October 8, 2013
Register for the Internship Cover Letter Workshop	October 9, 2013
Attend the How to Apply to International Internships Information Session	October 29, 2013
Attend the How to Apply to Internships in Canada & the USA Information Session	January 7, 2014
Make an appointment with CaPS to get help with your application	Throughout the year
Apply to the Internship
Application deadline for international internships administered by the AIO	November 25, 2013
Application deadline for internships in Canada & the USA administered by the AIO	January 27, 2014
Application deadlines for other internships	Throughout the year
Apply for Awards & Academic Credit
Apply for academic credit	Before the beginning of your internship
Attend the Faculty of Arts Internship Awards Information Session	January 21, 2014
Application deadline for Arts Internship Awards	March 17, 2014
Application deadline for the Arts Research Internship Awards (ARIA)	March 31, 2014
Prepare for Your Internship
Attend the Meeting for AIO Interns	March 13, 2014
Register for the Success in a Professional Environment Internship Workshop	March 24, 2013
Come to the Cross-Cultural Workshop	April 3, 2014
Attend the University-Wide Pre-Departure Orientation	April 10, 2014
Take part in the Reception for Award Recipients	April 23, 2014
Do Your Internship
Complete an 8 to 12 week internship (may vary)	Mid-May to Early August (may vary)
Debrief on Your Internship
Hand-in internship follow-up documentsn	September 5, 2014
Attend the Post-Internship Debriefing Session	September 10, 2014
Share Your Experience & Stay In Touch
Attend events and share your experience	Throughout the year
Join the Arts Internship Alumni Network	After your internship