Internships Faculty of Humanities

Last updated on 28 October 2024

A study in the field of humanities opens doors to a diverse palette of organizations and professions. Our students start their careers in the media, the cultural sector, consultancy, government and education, to name just a few examples. How do you find out what suits you?

'Get as much inspiration as possible from both negative and positive moments in an internship. This is the best way to discover who you are and what you really want to do after graduation'
Patrycja, alumna Communication and Information Studies

An internship is an excellent way to explore professional practice. You discover how to apply the knowledge acquired at university in practice and you train your professional skills.

After completing an internship, you will have gained insights and experiences that you can take with you in the remainder of your (master) studies and your career. When you apply for a job, it is a great advantage if you already have some (relevant) work experience on your CV. And you often find that first job at or through the organization where you did your internship!

VU Humanities sharpens your mind and deepens your perspective. We are a faculty with a broad, social and interdisciplinary profile. We train historians, philosophers, art historians, antiquities experts, communication scientists and linguists who look beyond the boundaries of their own disciplines. 

Focus on internship opportunities during your studies and discover at which organization and in which position you would like to gain your first work experience.

4 advantages of doing an internship during your studies

You gain relevant work experience
You train your professional skills
You get to know people from the field > build a network
You discover what you like (and what you don't)

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Start with an internship
Gaining work experience starts with looking for an internship. You generally look for an internship yourself, although teachers and the career services department often have good contacts with organizations that suit your education.
- Check whether organizations that appeal to you have vacancies on their website
- Consult the internship overview on our career platform Jobteaser
- Contact the internship coordinator of your course
It is wise to start preparing for an internship in a timely manner. It is good to know that most vacancies for internships are published in the autumn (start of internship in semester 2) or in the spring (start of internship in semester 1). A suitable period for an internship is, for example, the first semester of your third bachelor year (in the minor space, combined with electives).
There are master's programs where internships are a mandatory part of the program. You can find this information in the Study Guide.
- If you want to do an internship at a different time (extracurricular), consult your internship coordinator or study advisor about the options.
- If you want to do an internship abroad, there are various scholarships you can apply for, see the webpage Internship or graduation project for more information.
Approval, guidance and assessment

Once you have found a nice internship, you need to arrange a number of things. Before you can start an internship, you must ask a teacher from your course to act as an internship supervisor. Which teacher this is depends on the content of the internship.  The internship supervisor assesses the content of the internship in advance and indicates whether the internship fits within the study. The supervisor must therefore agree to the internship location. You will also discuss with the supervisor how you will be assessed for your internship. It is usually common that you write an internship report.
Permission from the Examination Board
Once the internship supervisor has approved, you must submit the internship to the examination committee for approval in the form of an internship contract signed by you, your supervisor and internship mentor (the person who supervises you within the company where you are going to work).
Please note: you may only start your internship once the examining board has approved the contract.
You will receive the necessary documents, such as the internship agreement and the approval form, from your internship supervisor.

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