South Bohemia Study & Placement Options
Internship opportunities within the EMMIR Programme
EMMIR students can complete a practical placement in the Czech Republic during the second semester.
Course code: USV/ESMPP
Placement period: from 1st June onwards
Registration deadline: April 15th
Internships are available in collaboration with selected organisations working on migration, inclusion, human rights, education, social work, and media.
This is a group of organisations we collaborate with on relevant topics. Placement opportunities are subject to availability and sufficient mentoring capacity, and they are arranged on an individual basis.
Important: Internships are not a guaranteed part of the programme and require prior consultation. If interested, please contact the EMMIR programme coordinator at the faculty well in advance.
Examples of Host Organisations
- IOM (International Organization for Migration) – Focuses on migration management, integration programs, and refugee support. Interns may assist with research, project coordination, and outreach activities.
- UNICEF – Works on children's rights, education, and social protection. Interns can engage in advocacy, research, and program implementation to support vulnerable children.
- META – Supports migrants in education and employment. Interns may assist with language support, legal counseling, and community outreach projects.
- Consortium of Migrants Assisting NNOs in the Czech Republic – A network of organizations helping migrants integrate. Interns can work on policy analysis, communication, and direct support initiatives.
- KOCERO – Český Krumlov – Focuses on social inclusion and support for disadvantaged groups. Interns may work on educational programs, community projects, and social services.
- ROMEA – Advocates for Roma rights and inclusion in Czech society. Interns can help with media projects, policy research, and community outreach.
- Transitions – Specializes in independent journalism and media development. Interns may contribute to investigative journalism, media training, and research on press freedom.
- UNHCR (United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees) – Provides legal protection and assistance to refugees. Interns may assist in legal aid, advocacy, and public awareness campaigns.
- INTEGRIA – Works on employment integration for migrants. Interns can support career counseling, language training, and job placement programs.
Academic Module in South Bohemia: Representation, Ethnicity and National Status
EMMIR students have the opportunity to attend a specialised academic module offered in South Bohemia as part of their study mobility.
Module title: Representation, Ethnicity and National Status
Course code: USV/ERENS
Lecturer: PhDr. Salim Murad, Ph.D.
Credits: 15 ECTS
Teaching period: 1st October – 30th November
Location: České Budějovice, Faculty of Health and Social Sciences, University of South Bohemia
Registration deadline: 30th May
Course description: This interdisciplinary module focuses on the dynamics of ethnicity, nationhood, and identity formation in Central and Eastern Europe. Through a combination of lectures, readings, and case studies, students explore how minority and majority identities are constructed, represented, and politicised, particularly in post-socialist contexts. The course also addresses questions of migration, post-colonial critique, and Europeanisation.
Note: The module is open to EMMIR students hosted in South Bohemia during the autumn term. Please contact the EMMIR programme coordinator for more information and assistance with registration.
Diploma Thesis Supervision at University of South Bohemia
EMMIR students also have the opportunity to write their Master’s diploma thesis under the supervision of academic staff from the Faculty of Health and Social Sciences at the University of South Bohemia in České Budějovice.
This offers a seamless continuation of the programme path in South Bohemia, supporting students during the fourth semester, while working on their thesis research and writing
Key Details: Supervision provided by faculty members at the University of South Bohemia, including experts leading the module in České Budějovice (e.g. PhDr. Salim Murad, PhD)
Tailored to your individual research focus, with mentorship suited to migration, ethnicity, representation, inclusion, or related themes.
Thesis proposals are prepared during the proposal colloquium, followed by a supervision group guiding you through completion of the Master’s thesis in the final semester
Why choose this path?
- Seamless academic mentoring in a familiar academic environment.
- Access to regional expertise and networks in migration and intercultural research.
- Join a community that has produced nationally recognised thesis awards under this supervision model
