Internship

APPLICATION DATES

Applications are open to all students at all times, with preference given to students on the Advanced Architectural Studies course at University College London between January and June of each year. There is a monthly review of applications, which takes place on the third Wednesday of each month, which means it may take up to a month to get a response. Applications without clear answers to the questions below may not be considered.

INTERNSHIP BURSARY

Interns will not be paid during their internship programme, however there is a bursary to cover basic subsistence and travel during work hours, at a rate of £17 per day. This does not constitute paid employment but is to cover expenses only. For those interns doing longer placements, for example four to six months full time, there is the possibility of additional funding available to cover accommodation in London.

INTERNSHIP LENGTH

Interns greatly benefit from being in the office full time – they become integrated quicker, get greater opportunities to work on projects, become immersed in the office culture, and often have the chance to work on more than one project. Full time internships are a minimum of six weeks, and can extend to a period of three or six months with agreement.

However, we also make part-time internships available for those studying or working. These run for a minimum of three months, two or three days per week, and we make every effort to integrate these interns quickly into the life of the office.

PROFESSIONAL INTERNSHIPS

THINGS TO REMEMBER

• Space Syntax will provide workstations, software and other resources and materials during the internship.
• Interns will be provided with training on technical issues and the skills that they need for working on projects.
• Full time internships run for five days per week for a minimum of six weeks, and part time internships for two days per week for a minimum of three months.
• We are linked with various internship organisations including the Leonardo da Vinci programme, which can provide funding channels for students, and encourage students to apply to these to provide additional support.

Application to the internship programme does not guarantee a placement. We will consider various criteria for short listing, including applicants’ interests, company interests and references from Course Tutors.

HOW TO APPLY

Applications should be sent, by email or in hardcopy, as detailed below. Applications should cover the following areas:

1. Previous experience
2. Computer skills proficiency e.g. CAD, GIS, PowerPoint
3. Language skills and what level of English you speak/read/write
4. Whether you are applying for a full or part time internship
5. Preferred dates (given recommendations mentioned earlier)
6. Your particular academic or research interests
7. Why you have chosen to apply to Space Syntax (no more than 200 words)
8. Any supporting graphics, to be less than a 1MB attachment

Please forward your application, as a PDF or word document, ensuring that your supporting attachments are no more than 3MB to:

Clare Laws
PA & Office Manager