Work Integrated Learning

Real-world experience, built into your degree.

Work Integrated Learning

Placements and internships

Your degree connects your studies with the real world. Co-designed with industry, our degrees include placements, internships and industry projects – collectively called work integrated learning (WIL). These are hands-on experiences where you'll put theory into practice, learn from experts and build the skills employers want.

You'll explore your career options, get a feel for your chosen field and develop essentials such as leadership, teamwork and problem solving.

Find opportunities in your study area

Placement types, timing and approval steps differ by college. Choose your study area to see what's available to you.

Business and Law

Includes the Schools of Accounting and Finance, Management, Marketing, Economics and Law.

Creative Arts, Design and Humanities

Includes the Schools of Architecture and Building, Communication Media and Journalism, Visual Arts and Design, Performing Arts and Elder Conservatorium of Music, and Humanities.

Education, Behavioural and Social Sciences

Includes the School of Education and Schools of Psychology, Social Work and Social Care, and Society and Culture.

Engineering and IT

Includes the Schools of Civil, Chemical, Electrical and Mechanical Engineering, and the School of Computer Science and Information Technology.

Health

Includes the Schools of Nursing and Midwifery, Allied Health and Human Performance, Pharmacy and Biomedical Science, Medicine, Dentistry and Public Health.

Science

Includes the Schools of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Biological Sciences, Physics, Chemistry and Earth Sciences, and Agriculture, Food and Wine.

Common questions

Are you an employer interested in hosting a student placement?

Hosting a placement is a great way to support future professionals, offer meaningful learning experiences and access a flexible, diverse talent pool.