College of Arts and Humanities International Summer Opportunities

Throughout your degree at Glasgow, as a College of Arts & Humanities student, you can participate in a variety of international opportunities over the summer.

Whether you are an undergraduate or postgraduate student, our various short-term opportunities are designed to complement your academic journey and will help you gain valuable experience during your studies.

Short-term international mobilities are a great way to:

  • Build self-awareness, interpersonal skills, team working, flexibility and adaptability
  • Enhance cultural awareness and intercultural communication skills
  • Enhance practical work skills relevant for their field
  • Increase sector knowledge
  • Reflect on potential dissertation topics
  • Improve problem-solving skills through innovative thinking and planning, organisational and/or communication skills
  • Build an international professional network 

Important Information

Please note that the application requirements, eligibility criteria and deadlines may vary depending on which summer opportunity you are interested in.

We encourage you to carefully review all application information and reach out to the relevant contacts if you have any questions.

College of Arts & Humanities International Internships

Applications for the CoAH International Internships are now open for opportunities taking place in summer 2026.

Current University of Glasgow Honours and Postgraduate students in the College of Arts & Humanities are welcome to apply.

Check below for more information, deadlines, and links to the application forms.

CoAH International Internships Programme

The College of Arts & Humanities International Internship programme is open to current University of Glasgow Honours and Postgraduate students.

Applications are now open for opportunities taking place in 2026: 

  • Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage, Smithsonian Institution - Washington D.C., USA
  • Science Gallery Bengaluru - Bengaluru, India
  • Museum of Fine Arts Houston - Texas, USA

The application deadline is Sunday, 14 December 2025. Please read below for information on how to apply. 

We especially encourage students with backgrounds in Art History, Museum or Conservation Studies, Information Studies, Archaeology, Philosophy, History, Creative Industries and Cultural Policy to apply, but welcome interest from anyone within the College.

If you're not sure if your background would be a good fit, please don't hesitate to reach out to the CoAH International team for more information.

Internship projects at host organisations are usually tailor-made depending on the needs of the organisation, as well as the student's interests and course requirements. For example, interns may focus on curatorial training and project-related research, education, outreach, or digital applications.

This is a great opportunity for students to experience working with cultural institutions abroad and apply knowledge gained at UofG, to widen their personal and professional horizons, to develop professional experience, and to engage in CV building activities.

Internships are between 4-8 weeks depending on which partner institution you are interested in and are non-credit bearing. More details are available in the Application Forms below.

Eligibility Criteria

Please note that the CoAH International Internships are only available to current University of Glasgow Honours and Postgraduate students in the College of Arts & Humanities.

You will not be able to take up this internship after you have completed your degree at Glasgow.  

How to Apply

Please find here the application forms for the 2026 opportunities. 

  • Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage, Smithsonian Institution, Washington D.C., USA Application Form

The application deadline is Sunday, 14 December 2025. 

As part of the application, you will need to provide the following documents:

  • CV
  • Transcript – Please find instructions on how to download a copy of your transcript here.
  • A letter explaining your interest and suitability for the internship opportunity. Please clearly state which institution you are applying for.
  • A short note from your supervisor or programme convenor.

Please keep in mind that successful applicants may need to apply for a study/work visa for the location of the internship. We would encourage you to review the information available from the relevant visa-issuing authorities prior to submitting your application.

Funding

Funding is available to support students participating in the CoAH International Internships programme in 2026.

Please note that funding is intended as a contribution to costs and may not cover all of your expenses for your time away.

More information

If you have any questions, please reach out to the CoAH International Team at arts-international@glasgow.ac.uk.

 

English Language & Linguistics Opportunity at HCMCUSSH, Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam

Please note that in order to be considered for this opportunity, you must be a current University of Glasgow student enrolled in one of the three English Language and Linguistics PGT programmes (MSc Applied Linguistics; MSc English Language and Linguistics; MSc Speech, Language and Sociolinguistics).

The Ho Chi Minh City University of Social Sciences and Humanities (HCMCUSSH) has been developing links with the University of Glasgow, and as part of this collaboration we are proposing an internship which aims at understanding Vietnamese students’ engagement with the subject area of English Language and Linguistics. Students of English are often exposed to norms, theories and practices that originate in Western, English-speaking countries, often at the cost of local knowledge; the internship is focused on exploring these issues of different kinds of knowledge and understanding in different learning contexts.

The project will be developed collaboratively, in partnership with student interns as well as our academic contacts in Vietnam. The Interns will plan and execute a small-scale research project, in collaboration with supervisors in Glasgow and Ho Chi Minh City. Main duties will likely involve drafting of interview questions, carrying out of interviews, and presentation of initial findings to the students and staff. The work carried out during the internship could potentially contribute to a dissertation in a PGT programme within English Language & Linguistics.

Learning Goals and Objectives

This internship will provide experiences in research skills and working with partners. The Intern will have an opportunity to reflect on practices of teaching English in an EFL contexts, which might be useful for their own career.

Dates

The internship is expected to last 2 weeks with the anticipated start date of 4 May 2026.

Before submitting your application, please make sure to confirm that you can be absent from the UK for the entire duration of the mobility. This is particularly important to check if you are an international student whose visa may stipulate a residency requirement.

Please keep in mind that successful applicants may need to apply for a visa and will need an up-to-date passport before travelling. We would encourage you to review the information available from the relevant visa-issuing authorities prior to submitting your application.

How to Apply

Please fill in the application form below.

International Placement Summer 2026 HCMCUSSH, Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam

The application deadline is Friday 12 December 2025. 

Funding

Funding via the central Go Abroad Opportunities team is available to support students participating in this mobility opportunity. Please keep in mind that funding is intended as a contribution to costs and will not cover all of your expenses for your time abroad.

You do not need to fill out any additional applications for funding. If you have any questions, please let us know.

Questions about this opportunity or the application?

Please reach out to Angela Gayton (angela.gayton@glasgow.ac.uk) and the CoAH International Team (arts-international@glasgow.ac.uk)