Additional Information

How long is the course?

7 weeks (4-6 hours per week)

What is it classified as? Is it an internship or paid?

This is a skills development course, not an internship and not paid. We hope that by participating in STEP you will develop valuable and employable skills that you can use in your future internships and careers!

What recognition would I gain from this?

STEP will be listed in your official HEAR (Higher Education Achievement Report) Transcript! You will also receive a LinkedIn badge, be able to add this to your CV, and you can potentially win one of our many awards if you’re selected at the end of the programme.

How much time am I expected to put into this overall?

A minimum of 4-6 hours a week, no maximum amount of time

Are there any benefits of participating in STEP a second time?

Yes! You can work on a completely different project, meet different people and develop new transferable skills while practicing the original skills you developed the first time you participated in STEP.

Who will be teaching the skills workshops?

Beyond meeting with your team weekly, you will be able to attend skills workshops hosted by our STEP Management Team, including the coordinator of STEP, Matilda Nevin.

Will my group's final work be taken into consideration to make real changes at the University?

Absolutely! One of the things that sets STEP apart as a development programme is its encouragement of taking projects beyond the programme they originated in. Many of our projects have continued into the following academic year as conferences, showcases, podcasts, and have even influenced modules running in the University. Your project can truly take on a life of its own beyond STEP!

Can I participate in STEP while having another internship or job?

STEP is a part-time commitment, so you can still maintain another internship or job alongside it. Furthermore, contact hours with your project team are not set in advance. You can coordinate with your team members and project coach to set meeting times that work for you and your other commitments.

Any other questions?

Please direct them to step@st-andrews.ac.uk