Cohort Internships

Internships are where higher education meets occupational learning.

Ireland and United Kindgom

student group internships

practical work experience

Overseas internships offer a powerful blended learning environment.

Placements integrate the knowledge and theory of the classroom with the practical application and real-time feedback of the workplace.

In a structured academic programme, internships can accelerate personal growth, enhance cultural awareness and deepen appreciation of the curriculum. Students accomplish educational goals and professional achievement together – in just a few weeks. Educators see students return with new insights and deeper appreciation of their field of study.

Our cohort internship program goes a step further.

The benefits of a cohort internship program

A cohort internship is a customised can be up to 12-weeks in Ireland and up to 6 months in the United Kingdom. It offers undergrads a professional development and cultural immersion experience alongside their peers.

The program customised, so all placements, excursions and projects are designed to complement and augment academic goals. The placements are in different organisations but center around a theme or field of study. Students arrive in-country at the same time and interact throughout the program on excursions and other projects. Even while based in different places, students pursue professional goals together.

Depending on the program, they may live together, attend training sessions, go to professional talks series, do field work, or work collaboratively on a project one day a week.

The result of this interaction is that they are constantly learning from each other, sharing knowledge and skills, and enriching the educational experience of the program.

Students draw more insight, learning, and value when they experience internships as a group as opposed to on an individual basis. Together, students can reflect, interrogate and appreciate what they learned on the program long after they return home.

Potential Cohort Placements

The cohort internships program is fully customised to your student’s academic needs. We have a variety of subject areas for students to gain practical experience, all listed on our internship pages Internships in Ireland and Internships in the United Kingdom.

Students may be in all different sectors within the same city or country. They can also be placed in similar profile host-companies, all learning about a similar field of study. The choice is yours.

Here are some sample placements a group of your student’s could choose from:

History and Heritage Management in Scotland
Agricultural Science in Ireland
International Architecture in London
Academic Publishing in Oxford
Sustainability and Environmental Science in Ireland
Political Science and Public Policy in London

At A Glance

Cohort Internships Ireland and United Kingdom

Start Date

Determined by Study Abroad Office and Faculty

Duration

6-12 Weeks Ireland &
Ip to 6 months in the United Kingdom

Apply By

12 months prior to programme

Fees

Based on proposal

What's included?

"We began discussing our Inter-Professional Healthcare in Ireland course 18 months prior to the trip. At every turn you were helpful and creative in assisting me to develop the course and plan our travels. Though these efforts, we were able to design an itinerary which realized the educational goals of students from a variety of majors within Marywood’s College of Health and Human Services.

While in Ireland, the students and staff were provided with all necessary support to enable us to have a relaxing, educational and fun trip. Your staff expertly planned our homestays. The students were initially nervous about staying with a family. However, they quickly fell in love with their handpicked “Irish families”, attending birthday parties or riding the family horses.

Thank you and your staff for all that you did to make our experience in Ireland such a success. Your knowledge of Ireland, your enthusiasm for our Program and your flexibility all enabled us to have a trip that we could not have had without your assistance."

Dr. Kielty Turner, Associate ProfessorProfessional Healthcare Faculty-led program, Marywood University, USA 2018

"As a long-time faculty leader of short-term study abroad programs, I’ve worked with several academic partners. My experience with Learn International has greatly exceeded my expectations. I look forward to returning next year to build on our successes and cultivate long-term relationships with our community partners in Donegal. I highly recommend Learn International to all faculty and study abroad departments building faculty-led programs in Ireland or elsewhere."

Dr. Janice HawkinsPublic Health Program, Old Dominion University, USA - 2017, 2018, 2019

I am delighted to recommend Learn International educational consultants based upon my experience designing and implementing a short-term faculty-led study abroad program for the University of New Mexico with their assistance in May 2016. The program was my first experience in developing or teaching a study-abroad course, as it was for my faculty co-leader, and the team at Learn were invaluable in our success. They guided us in developing an exciting and well-paced itinerary carefully coordinated to our educational goals, worked fully within our budget, and provided first-rate program assistance in-country. Their attentive care, commitment to students and faculty, enthusiasm, and expertise far exceeded our expectations, and I recommend them unreservedly to both novice and veteran faculty leaders.

Dr. Sarah TownsendHistory and Literature Faculty-led Program, University of New Mexico, 2016

What's Included

Welcome, orientation and 24/7 in-country support

Students are met by our advisors on arrival. A welcome event and orientation on the first day will introduce them to the area they’ll be based in, the program, and answer any queries. We supply a welcome pack with tips, useful information and list of contacts. Of course, one our team will be available for them to contact at any time during their stay.

Accommodation

Students are based in safe, comfortable living spaces that are convenient to their professional or community placement. Accommodation will be determined by the design of the program and the geographic location.

For example, an animal management program around County Kildare in Ireland will include home stay accommodation with Irish families. On a photography and visual effects program in London, students will be living together in purpose-built student apartments in the city.

Excursions

We’re known for the high quality of the excursions on faculty-led programs. Our extensive network enables us to access sites, organisations, education institutions, and working farms and businesses that are not usually open to the public.

We also incorporate attractions of great cultural interest and historic value in our programs, such as UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Areas of outstanding natural beauty can be included in the program where it would complement the academic curricula. The number of excursions is determined by faculty and study abroad office during the design of the program.

Visa and flight information

Some aspects of the trip are best handled by the individual, and so our programs do not typically include flights or visas.

Note for the UK: a Tier 5 Visa is required for an internship and it allows students to stay in the UK for up to six months, so longer term placements in the UK are possible.

Of course, we will provide detailed instructions and advice on all these elements and will be available to answer any questions throughout the process.

Next steps

If you’re interested in a cohort internship for your students, reach out to us. A member of our program development team will arrange a call and get to know you, your students’ and institution’s needs. Our proposal will offer a tailor-made and industry-specific solution for your curriculum, detailing how it will meet your educational objectives.

We would be delighted to offer you case studies and testimonials for our programs from other educators in your field in addition to the ones above.