Bath Insights Internship Programme

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Bath Insights gives University of Bath students the opportunity to develop professional skills, build confidence, and gain valuable work experience through a paid summer internship.

Designed specifically for students in the early stages of their degree, the programme helps you take your first steps into the workplace by working on real projects with teams across the University.

You'll develop skills employers look for, expand your professional network, and gain experience you can use in future applications, assessments, placements and interviews.

Why apply

Many students tell us that finding work experience can be difficult, particularly when employers ask for previous professional experience. Bath Insights is designed to help bridge that gap.

Through the programme, you'll:

gain eight weeks of paid work experience
contribute to a real project with genuine impact
develop transferable skills valued by employers
work alongside experienced professional staff
meet and learn from other interns
strengthen future placement, internship and graduate applications
build confidence in a professional working environment

Even taking part in the application process is valuable experience that can help prepare you for future recruitment processes.

Who can apply

The programme is open to most first-year University of Bath undergraduate students.

You are not eligible if you:

are studying via distance learning
are visiting the University as an exchange student
have previously completed a Bath Insights internship

We encourage applications from students who have little or no previous professional work experience.

What to expect

Every Bath Insights internship lasts eight weeks and is a full-time paid role.

You'll:

work 36.5 hours per week
receive pay at University Grade 2 (meeting or exceeding the Real Living Wage)
be provided with free on-campus accommodation
take part in induction and development activities
finish the programme with experience you can showcase on your CV, LinkedIn profile and future applications

Internships are delivered either on campus or in a hybrid format. There are no fully remote opportunities, as spending time with colleagues and experiencing a professional workplace is an important part of the programme.

Areas you could work in

Each internship supports a real project within the University. Opportunities are grouped into themes such as:

data
operations
sustainability
student support
marketing and communications
other project areas

You don't apply for a specific project. Instead, if you're successful, we'll match you to the opportunity that best fits your skills, interests and potential. During the application process, you'll be able to tell us which themes interest you most.

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The application process

Applying is straightforward.

Step 1: Submit your application

Complete an online application form and provide a short personal statement (300 words) explaining why you'd like to take part and what you hope to gain from the experience.