Get Work Experience
Starting in First Year
Co-op Explore Co-Op
Level I students considering Social Sciences program options for Level II and beyond can apply to co-op program options involving paid, full-time work terms.
McMaster Work Programs Learn More
McMaster creates a number of on-campus job opportunities for eligible students, in the form of part-time working during the academic year, or full-time work during the summer.
External Jobs on OscarPlus View Resources
From the very start of your studies, all Social Sciences students, like all McMaster students, have access to job postings compiled by the campus Student Success Centre on the OscarPlus digital system.
McMaster Jobs on Mosaic Understand Mosaic
Students are also eligible for many of the part-time, summer, and ongoing jobs posted on the university’s main administrative platform, Mosaic.
Starting in Level 2
Starting in Level II and beyond, Social Sciences students have an additional set of work experience opportunities available.
SOC SCI 2EL3 Course Learn More
‘Career Preparation in the Social Sciences’ is a for-credit university course that illuminates career options, nurtures resumé and cover letter skills, and prepares students to ace the interview and excel on the job.
Internships Learn About Internships
Paid and transcript-recognized internship opportunities are available, on an elective basis, to all Social Sciences students who opt in to the application program after completing a prerequisite course such as SOC SCI 2EL3.
Featured Opportunities
The following external employment programs are encouraged for current Social Sciences students:
