FASS Internship Programme

OVERVIEW OF COURSES

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Internship Courses & Details

Starting from Semester 1 of AY2022/23, we will increase the courses offered under FASS IP from three to six. Current students are eligible to take the new courses, as long as they fulfil the pre-requisites.

The change will expand the options available to FASS students, so that they could pursue multiple internships to gain a diverse range of experiences. This will help to strengthen their profile and enhance their employability upon graduation.

Courses
  • FAS2551 FASS Internship
  • FAS2551A FASS Internship II

(4 Units, UE, CS/CU)
  • FAS2552 FASS Extended Internship
  • FAS2552A FASS Extended Internship II

(8 Units, UE, CS/CU)
  • FAS2553 FASS Work Experience Internship
  • FAS2553A FASS Work Experience Internship II

(4 Units, UE, CS/CU)
Preclusion & Advisory 
  • Cohort 2016 to 2020 : FASS students who have completed or are pursuing the year-long NOC programmes are not allowed to read FASS Internship Programme courses. This includes any combination of NOC programmes amounting to a year.
  • FAS2552 FASS Extended Internship and FAS2552A FASS Extended Internship II may not be taken in the graduating year, or used to delay graduation.
  • FASS Internship Programme courses cannot be used to earn credit for internship performed while on Leave of Absence.
  • Once the FASSIP proposal has been approved, students should not make any change to the internship (e.g. change in organisation, change in internship period, etc) as it may have an impact on your grading. If you have a valid reason to do so, please consult the FASS IP Administrator and seek approval before effecting any change. 
  • If you intend to pursue an internship during the semester, please work on your study plan carefully and ensure that you are able to manage the internship and work commitment concurrently. Do take into consideration that most classes are now conducted on-campus and work from home arrangement may not always be available.
Prerequisites
  • Cohort 2018 to 2020: CFG1002 Career Catalyst
  • Completed at least 2 regular semesters
  • Good Disciplinary Record
  • FAS2551A: FAS2551 FASS Internship
  • FAS2552A: FAS2552 FASS Extended Internship
  • FAS2553A: FAS2553 FASS Work Experience Internship

 

Regular Semester 

(Regular Semester fees apply)

 AY2024/25 Semester 1 Application Deadline:

19 Jul 2024

Course Window:

12 Aug 2024 to 29 Nov 2024

  

 

Not Applicable
AY2024/25 Semester 2 Application Deadline:

29 Nov 2024

Course Window:

13 Jan 2025 to 2 May 2025
Work Hours & Weeks
  • Part-time
  • At least 24 hours a week (or 3 full workdays)
  • At least 288 hours of work
  • 12-16 weeks
  • At least 30 hours but not exceeding 40 hours a week (or 4 to 5 full workdays)
  • At least 480 hrs of work
  • 12-16 weeks
 

 

Special Term 

 

(Special Term fees are not charged)

 

 AY2024/25
Not Applicable
 Application Deadline:

11 Apr 2025

Course Window:

12 May 2025 to 18 Jul 2025
Work Hours & Weeks
  • Full-time
  • Approx. 40 hour a week
  • At least 8 weeks

Important Notes

  • Variable start/end date for internships, but all work and assignments should be completed within the course window.
  • FAS2553 and FAS2553A are Special Term courses and cannot be used to earn credit for internships during the regular semester.
  • FAS2550 FASS Exposure Course is discontinued as at AY2018/19.
  • ** Please note: FASS Dean's Office issues letters of support to employers (for CPF/MOM workpass exemption and funding opportunities) for students who intern with FASS courses FAS2551, FAS2551A, FAS2552, FAS2552A, FAS2553 and FAS2553A. Letter to employer will be issued upon request for students who intern with LOA. **

Advice for students who are planning to take FAS2552 FASS Extended Internship and FAS2552A FASS Extended Internship II

While an internship can be an important element to facilitate the transition from university to the corporate world, students who wish to participate in internships during a semester should carefully consider the following:

  1. You are strongly encouraged to discuss with your academic advisor and plan your studies carefully. FASS encourages students who wish to intern during a regular semester to do so with FAS2552/FAS2552A, for which they can earn 8 Units in Unrestricted Electives (UE). However, keep in mind that the internship semester counts towards your candidature and you are thus required to pay full semester fees. (This also means that you get to maintain your status as a current NUS student during your internship and thus enjoy continued access to NUS medical and insurance benefits.)
  2. Students who are enrolled in FAS2552/FAS2552A are allowed to have a decreased workload (less than 18 Units) for the semester and are allowed to register for other courses provided they do not interfere with the internship. That being said, you must have a written approval and understanding from your instructor and your employer before you register for the additional courses.

In addition, to ensure that you will be able to graduate on time, we will review your study plan before approving your internship application. You may need to overload during the semesters or take Special Term courses before and/or after the internship semester so that you can graduate on time.

Important Information

Planning guidelines

  • Students may pursue the internship course concurrently with other courses, but only with approval from the company or organization, and FASS Deanery. Like any other NUS course, each FASS Internship Programme course may only be used once.
  • Cohort 2016 to 2020 : FASS students who have completed or are pursuing the year-long NOC programmes are not allowed to read FASS Internship Programme courses. This includes any combination of NOC programmes amounting to a year. Students should, therefore, consider their options carefully before embarking on their internships.
  • Students going on SEP are not allowed to enroll in any course during the SEP semester.
  • Students are not allowed to read FASS Internship Programme courses concurrently with department-administered non-compulsory or compulsory internships, or CFG2101 in the same semester.

Credits & grading

The FASS Internship Programme courses are used to fulfill UE and are graded on CS/CU basis. Internships that were performed while on LOA cannot be used to earn credit.

Internship courses in graduating year

Students in the graduating year are only allowed to intern with FAS2551/FAS2551A and may not take more internship courses to delay graduation. Students are reminded that they are expected to graduate on time. From Cohort 2016 onwards, penalties will be levied for students who do not graduate on time. The expected time to graduation are:

  • 6 regular semesters for BA
  • 8 regular semesters for BA (Hons) or BSocSci (Hons)

International Students

Working during term vacations:

All international students* studying in NUS on ICA's student pass are eligible to work during term vacations without having to apply for work permit.

Working during academic term time:

International students* are allowed to work not more than 16 hours per week.
*International students here refers to NUS full-time matriculated students.

For more information, please refer to the Centre for Future-ready Graduates website here.

For more specific advice on your study plan and whether it is compatible with an internship, please contact the FASS IP Administrator.

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