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Industry-Based Learning

Welcome to Industry-Based Learning

Industry Based Learning (IBL) is one of the many programs of Swinburne's Industry Engaged Learning office. IBL is a renowed program for undergraduate students in which they are offered the opportunity to undertake full-time, paid employment in industry, in an area relevant to their studies.

Information for Students

Information for Employers


Visit your Faculty IBL website for information on IBL placements in your area of study:

Faculty of Life and Social Sciences Faculty of Life and Social Sciences
T +61 3 9214 8753
Faculty of Higher Education Lilydal Faculty of Higher Education Lilydale
T +61 3 9215 7136
Faculty of Engineering and Industrial Sciences Faculty of Engineering and Industrial Sciences
T +61 3 9214 5081
Faculty of Information and Communication Technologies Faculty of Information and Communication Technologies
T +61 3 9214 8442
Faculty of Design Faculty of Design
T +61 3 9214 6087
Faculty of Business and Enterprise Faculty of Business and Enterprise
T +61 3 9214 4705

Industry Engaged Learning

For more information on the various Industry Engaged Learning programs offered at Swinburne which include internships, placements, capstones, study tours and IBL, visit www.swinburne.edu.au/iel


* Please note that IBL is available to domestic students undertaking undergraduate bachelor degree programs offered at Swinburne's Melbourne and Sarawak campuses. Restrictions apply to international students in Australia on student visas, students admitted into programs with significant levels of advanced standing and students who undertake Swinburne programs in online/distance mode, designed and offered in conjunction with overseas or industry partners or delivered by Open Universities Australia. For further information on all Swinburne undergraduate programs, contact the Swinburne Student Information Centre, phone 1300 368 777.