Internships

We are offering 3 different types of internship opportunities for 2024. This course is aimed at students who have previous experience (minimum 4 weeks field and / or lab experience ). Minimum duration of internship courses is 6 weeks.

Course Description______ Duration Dates_   Pre-

requisites

BF

Intern 1*

Excavation

Excavation Internship. Participant will be assigned to one of the senior site personnel and will work under their direction to assist them in the field. Minimum of 6 Weeks. Choose Start Date

May 7th

June 4th

July 2nd

4 Weeks

Field or

Lab

Experience

BF

Intern 2*

Post-Excavation

Post-excavation Internship. Participant will be assigned to work with the post-excavation director and will work under their direction to assist in the site lab. Minimum of 6 Weeks. Choose Start Date

May 7th

June 4th

July 2nd

4 Weeks

Field or

Lab

Experience

BF

Intern 2* Bioarch

Post-Ex & Bio-archaeology

Bioarchaeology Specific. Intern will work directly with the bioarchaeology director on post-excavation processing of human remains. Minimum of 6 Weeks. Choose Start Date

June 25th

July 2nd

4 Weeks

Field or

Lab

Experience

BF

Intern 3*

Public Archaeology

Community Intern. The participant will assist the project staff with the community outreach program. Minimum of 6 Weeks. Choose Start Date

May 7th

June 4th

July 2nd

Familiarity with Heritage/ Archaeology projects,

social media skills,

Interest in public outreach

*Anyone who wishes to combine all three aspects of the work in one internship may do so on application and subject to a minimum length of stay.

“Best experience of my life! Enjoyed every moment at the Blackfriary! Amazing and phenomenal staff!!” Leah Vanderbush Intern 2017

“I owe a large part of my career and many of my friends to my visits to the Blackfriary!” Kirsten Morrison Student/Intern 2010-2015

 

Internship Course Fees 

These fees include tuition, accommodation and field trips. International transfers and travel are not included. 

ID  Programme  Course Dates  Cost 
BF Intern 1*  Excavation internship / work placement, minimum 6 weeks duration.  Runs from May 7th – August 9th 2024 €3460 for 6 weeks; €375 per week for each additional week 
BF Intern 2*  Post-excavation internship / work placement, minimum 6 weeks duration.  Runs from May 7th – August 9th 2024 €3460 for 6 weeks; €375 per week for each additional week 
BF Intern 3*  Community Internship / work placement, minimum 6 weeks duration.  Runs from May 7th – August 9th 2024 €3460 for 6 weeks; €375 per week for each additional week 

How to Apply 

Download an application form here: BAFS Intern Application Form and send your completed form along with two letters of recommendation to [email protected] 

Contact us for more information at [email protected]