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This internship is not currently being offered; however we are currently accepting applications for a variety of internships for 2021. For more information the new internships available and to register your interest click the link below.

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Californian gem LA is blessed with year round sunshine, the Pacific Ocean to the west and rugged mountains to the east. Across coast, the creative, cultural hub of New York is a fast-paced business centre that is America’s epicentre of the arts. AIC will source you an internship that is tailored to your studies, and provide support with logistics like housing and visas. 

Key information

  • Internship provider: Academic Internship Council (AIC)
  • Location: Los Angeles or New York, United States of America 
  • Dates: 21 June – 1 August 2020
  • Duration: Six weeks 
  • Academic credit: Professional Internship Unit Extended 25CP \ Media and Communication Project A/B \ Professional Experience in Engineering 
  • Cost: Los Angeles: US$5,830 (approx. A$8,050) \ New York: US$6,150 (approx. A$8,500)

Application deadline

Applications will be assessed on a rolling basis, with places allocated to the first students to complete a full application and meet eligibility criteria

  • Applications open: 1 November 2019
  • Final deadline for applications: 15 December 2019

Study Areas 

Multi-disciplinary*

Los Angeles:

  • Business (all except logistics)
  • Business Information Systems
  • Media and Communications
  • Design (all except architecture)
  • Film and TV (no games and animation)
  • IT and Computer Science (software technology, data science, software design, software development)
  • Engineering (civil, software)
  • Science (applied mathematics, environmental science)

New York:

  • Business (all except logistics and sports management)
  • Business Information Systems
  • Arts (sustainability, global studies, politics and international relations, history)
  • Media and Communications (no games)
  • Design (all except architecture)
  • IT and Computer Science (software technology, data science, software design, software development)

*Note:  Some study areas and majors are difficult to source internships for only six weeks. AIC can provide advice and guidance on alternative locations if required, but internships are not guaranteed.

Eligibility

Specific eligibility requirements depend on the academic unit being utilised, but all students must meet the minimum eligibility criteria below:

  • Be studying an undergraduate course
  • Completed at least 100CP (8 units)
  • Have an average weighted mark of at least 50%
  • Have available space in your course for the applicable academic unit (domestic students may be able overload their degree)

Study abroad student Yazmine in New York City on the Brooklyn Bridge. 

Inclusions

  • Tailored internship placement
  • Visa assistance and some fees (if applicable)
  • 24/7 support and emergency assistance
  • In-country orientation
  • Accommodation
  • Various social and cultural events
  • Professional development support and workshops
  • Swinburne travel insurance (subject to eligibility requirements)

Excusions

  • Tuition fees
  • Airfares
  • Some visa application fees (if applicable)
  • Daily living expenses 
Information sessions

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