There are many ways to gain work experience abroad.
Depending on your subject of study, you may be able to complete a work placement as an integrated part of your studies. Schools that offer this include:
Students studying in the School of Modern Languages can also choose to work as a British Council Teaching Assistant as part of your Year Abroad. This allows you to work as a teaching assistant in a school or college in Europe.
If you are not a School of Modern Languages student, you might also be able to do an assistantship depending on your degree requirements. If you are not sure, please contact global opportunities to make sure.
How to Apply
You will need to speak to the Year Abroad Administrative Officer in the School of Modern Languages, who will guide you through the process of applying for an Assistantship.
If you are not a School of Modern Languages student, you could also apply via the British Council.
If your School does not offer the option to do a work placement abroad, you may be able to do a work placement abroad through the Careers Service Work Placement module. This is a 120-credit module completed over the course of an academic year. Students complete the module after their penultimate year of study, which means it will extend your degree programme by one year. If your placement is in a European country, you may be eligible for Erasmus funding.
NUSU Go Volunteer has produced a useful guide to International Volunteering which includes advice on choosing a reputable organization and guidance on how to fundraise to support your volunteering experience. NUSU RAG's World Challenges also offer opportunities to volunteer abroad.
The ICSC is a global network of historic sites, museums, and memory initiatives that connect past struggles to today's movements for social and environmental justice, and is one of Newcastle University's spotlight partners.
There are numerous sites around the globe which all provide a unique chance to gain valuable work experience. The internships are both virtual and in-person, both of which are paid opportunities. They are open to students of all academic backgrounds, undergraduate students (Stage 2 onwards), Master’s and PhD students are eligible to apply. Full details on the opportunities, application process & timeline and list of participating sites are in the ICSC Summer 2024 brochure. You can read our previous students' ICSC Student Testimonials.
Links to application forms can be found within the brochure. The deadline to apply is Friday 5th January 2024.
