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Internships in London (Fall, Spring or Summer)

About the Internship

A Madison education focuses on the application of knowledge and analysis to public issues, concerns and events, as well as on theoretical approaches to social science. As a result, Madison students learn to think critically and analytically about public affairs, to evaluate policy options, and to understand decision-making. Madison believes that a liberal education is incomplete without a chance to test and apply these abilities in professional settings. James Madison College works with the Office of Study Abroad and the Center for Academic Programs Abroad (CAPA), a non-profit educational agency in London, to place students in established British businesses, institutions, and organizations. CAPA arranges placements, conducts British work/culture orientations, provides on-site support and supervision, and organizes housing.

As a global center of business, finance, culture, and non-governmental advocacy, as well as the capital of the United Kingdom, London offers unparalleled internship opportunities in the public affairs field. MSU interns have been placed with such organizations as Amnesty International, the United Nations Association, Anti-Slavery International, the UK Labour Party, Net Learn Solutions, the United Nations Environment and Development Forum, Chalcot Boys School, Information and Learning, Ltd., Conde Nast Publications and Portfolio International. A wide range of other internships are also available.

Credits Available

This 12-week program involves 30-35 hours/week of work. All internships are unpaid. JMC students enroll for MC 400 and MC 401, for a total of 12 credits. This satisfies the College’s Field Experience requirement.

For more information about the London program, please see the MSU study abroad website.

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