MCS/MAI Internship Programme (4th Year Students)

Students of Integrated Masters in Computer Science or Integrated Masters in Computer Engineering

• Students who have achieved an average of at least 60 per cent at the first attempt of their third year examinations are eligible to participate in the Master’s internship in fourth year.

• If you opt for the Masters you will be enrolled in the Internship module, CS7091 or CS4E04, as part of the five year Master's programme, this takes place in the second half of fourth year, Jan - June inclusive.

• The Internship Programme is a compulsory module for Computer Science Masters students. It is also an optional module for Computer Engineering students.

• Note on progression to 5th Year: Students must achieve an average of at least 60 per cent at the first attempt of their fourth year examinations (the taught component) and 60 per cent overall, and satisfy the requirements for the award of Moderatorship in Computer Science to progress to the fifth year or exit the course with a B.A. (Moderatorship) degree. Regulations are specified in the Calendar and students should refer to the Calendar for the final ruling on this.

Schools will contact students at the end of Year 3 to inform them of the different options available.

You will need to complete the online form to indicate your intention to enrol on the internship programme.

Internship Application Form

Yes. The internship programme meets all of the criteria, as set out by INIS, allowing Non-EU students to undertake an internship as part of their course and is in line with the following rules:

• The internship or work placement component of the course cannot exceed 50% of the duration of the course e.g. a 4 year course would permit 2 years of work placement. In addition the employment cannot be in a self employed capacity.
• Work placements as part of an academic programme must form an integral part of the course and their completion contribute to the final award.
• Educational establishments must also ensure that the placements are appropriate to the nature and level of the academic programme being pursued.

• Between September and November we hold internship sessions on Monday lunchtimes to support you in finding an internship. Sessions include, tips for CV and cover letter writing, interview techniques, talks from companies as well as information about how you will be assessed.

• All approved company roles will be listed on the Current Opportunities internship webpage. Students apply directly to the company through the contact provided and follow the company's recruitment processes.

• All students and companies who are signed up to the programme will be invited to meet at the Speed Connect event held in October.

• Additional CV writing and interview practice support is provided by the Careers office. We highly recommend you make use of this excellent service which can make all the difference in supporting you to get the position you want. Make an appointment with your Careers Consultant Marielle Kelly or drop into one of their weekly clinics to have your CV reviewed. Visit Careers and Advisory Service for more information on the support that they can provide here.

• Trinity Careers Service and the Trinity Disability Service engage with hundreds of students with disabilities in the transition from university to the workplace.  They can provide advice in areas such as disclosure of a disability, reasonable accommodation in the workplace, assistive technology, equality legislation, and managing your work role. You can find out more about these on the Trinity Disability Service website here and the Trinity Careers Service website here.

• If you have a disability you should speak with the Internship Cordinator who will work with you to put a plan in place to support you through the recruitment and placement process.

• Internship Coordinator: internships@lists.scss.tcd.ie

Trinity students have the opportunity to complete paid industry internships over the summer months. This provides invaluable work experience and industry connections.

Summer Internships are advertised though the Trinity Careers Service each year.

Information for companies:

If you would like to advertise a summer internship, please register with the Careers Service and share details of the role at this link. For any queries contact employer.careers@tcd.ie

Information for students:

If you are interested in completing a summer internship, you should register your interest at your MyCareer portal. You will get updates on roles as they are posted and can register to attend the Summer Internship Fair through that portal.