Exchange & Internships

Master of Letters in US Studies

Students have the opportunity to pursue a semester of internship, research, or study in the United States or Australia through the Centre's advanced degree, known as the Master of Letters in US Studies (CRICOS 064147G).

The Master of Letters in US Studies is available only to students who have completed a Master of US Studies with an average of 75%.

For further information, contact:

Associate Professor Lyn Carson
US Studies Academic Program Director
lyn.carson@sydney.edu.au
T: +61 2 9351 3089
F: +61 2 9351 6877

Internship - UCWIP

Capitol Hill The Uni-Capitol Washington Internship Programme (UCWIP) offers 12 Australian students from eight Universities an opportunity to intern in a range of US congressional offices for 8 weeks during January - February 2011.

Students enrolled in the Masters or Masters of Letters program with the United States Studies Centre are eligible to apply.

UCWIP is a competitive program seeking bright, articulate students who can:

* Serve as ambassadors for Australia;
* Understand and appreciate the American political system; and
* Benefit from the experience academically, professional and personally

UCWIP interns gain a unique perspective and access to the US political system and institutions. Placements are offered in both Democratic and Republican offices; personal offices and Committee staffs in the House and the Senate.

UCWIP was created in 1999 in Washington, DC, by Eric K. Federing. Federing was a former senior congressional advisor for twelve years, serving as communications director for Representative Norm Mineta of California, the House Transportation Committee and Senator Joe Lieberman of Connecticut.

Applicants can read the UCWIP 2010 Guide. The 2011 Guide and application form will be available soon.