Are internships included in the courses and are they paid in UK for a Master's?

You should not assume every UK Master's course comes with a built in internship, since most standard one year programs stick to taught modules followed by a dissertation. If you specifically want work experience baked into your degree, look for a sandwich Master's or a course labeled with a placement year. Your careers service can also help you find one independently even without a formal placement track.

Internship Inclusion and Pay by Course Type

Understanding the Pay Rules

By UK law, anyone classed as a worker must receive at least the National Minimum Wage, but there is an exception for student interns if the internship is a mandatory, integrated part of your course and lasts under one year, which legally exempts the employer from paying that minimum. Despite this exemption, most reputable companies running structured industry placements still choose to pay a full salary. Some universities, such as Aston University, even offer guaranteed internship schemes for their students.

My Advice

I would recommend you search specifically for Master's courses labeled with terms like advanced practice, with placement year, or professional experience if paid work experience matters to you. Always check the course description directly to see whether that placement year is guaranteed, optional, salaried, or credit bearing before you commit to a course.