Cookie Consent by FreePrivacyPolicy.com
Twin Internships / BUNAC

Internship through BUNAC

Applying for an Internship in the UK

After successfully providing internship placements for over 20 years, we at Twin are pleased to be able to continue providing internship placements post-Brexit.  We provide students and graduates with the chance to enjoy a quality work experience placement in one of the busiest business cities in the world. An internship in London will help set your CV apart from those of other applicants and provide you with experiences and contacts that will help you in your future career.

Through BUNAC, you can intern in London for 4-26 weeks. There will be an opportunity to practise using your English skills, learn business vocabulary and gain independence. You will be able to explore London as well as the UK's culture during your time there. Based on your personality, education, English proficiency and skills, our placement matching service will find the best role for you. 

To find out more about the programme, please visit our London Internship page.

 

To be eligible, you need to be aged 18+ years and meet all the criteria listed below:

  • Any nationality with a valid passport
  • Be a full-time degree level student or have graduated within the last 24 months at the start of your internship
  • You must not have completed the same internship before
  • Have insurance coverage, including a minimum of $100,000 USD medical coverage and coverage for repatriation of remains on one plan  

Documents required: 

What is needed  Conditions
Current CV You need to submit an up-to-date CV, containing all work experience, education and contact details.
Proof of insurance Proof of coverage for international medical insurance is also required in the form of an insurance policy card or letter. This must include proof of certain specifications, including:
  • Having a maximum pay-out benefit of at least $100,000 USD
  • Cover for 'repatriation of remains'
Official transcript You must have an official transcript from your university on letter-headed paper. This should clearly state:
  • Your full name
  • Degree qualification
  • Course dates

In order to be eligible, you must have completed at least one semester of your course. If you have graduated, you can send a copy of your degree certificate instead.
Letter of recommendation/references    A letter of recommendation or reference is required from a university professor or previous employer which states why you are suitable for the programme. This should be on letter-headed paper and include the contact details of the reference.
Passport & visa information

You must submit a clear copy of the bio page of your passport as a scan or photograph, which visibly shows all information and includes the adjacent page.

If you are not applying from your home country, you must also provide a copy of the visa for the country you are applying from.

BUNAC will only issue the Certificate of Sponsorship if you have a valid passport for the duration of their internship and for six months afterwards.
Proof of funds You must have had at least £1270 in their account for 30 days to evidence that you are able to support yourself. You must show an official bank statement to prove this, which is:
  • On official letter-headed paper that bears the bank logo
  • Clearly shows the date of the document
  • States the type of account
  • States the name of the account holder
  • Clearly shows the available balance
Proof of English level (IELTS) If you are applying from a country where English is not the first language, you must have scored at least a level 6.0 on the IELTS test. You need to produce an IELTS certificate, which has been issued in the past 24 months, to evidence this. If you have graduated in an English speaking country, you can produce your degree transcript instead.

 

The application process

Step 1 Provide all required documents for Twin to review.
Processing time: 2-3 days after receipt

Step 2 Once all documents have been approved, an interview will be
organised between you and Twin to discuss the programme and agree
on the placement type and sector.
Processing time: 2-3 days

Step 3 If accepted onto the programme, Twin will ask for booking confirmation
and full payment of the programme fee (£850). Once received, Twin will
find a suitable placement and propose this to you.
Processing time: 2-6 weeks

Step 4 If you accept the proposed placement, BUNAC will review all documents,
the company and internship content. Payment of the Tier 5 visa
sponsorship fee (from £605) must be made to BUNAC.
Processing time: 4 weeks

Step 5 Once the placement has been accepted by all parties and the Certificate of
Sponsorship number has been provided by BUNAC, you should apply for a Tier 5 Visa on the GOV.UK website. Payment of £244 must be made directly
to UK Goverment.
Processing time: Up to 4 weeks

Step 6 Once your visa has been received, we will confirm a start date and you will
travel to the UK to begin your internship

Approximate total processing time: 14-16 weeks

 

*Please note there is a £200 supplement for those signing onto this programme.