Key information

Internship provider: The Intern Group

Location: Dublin, Ireland

Dates: 21 June 2025 – 2 August 2025

Duration: 6 weeks

Academic credit: International Internship (Extended) Unit 25CP or other course-related experiential units

Program cost: EUR 5,952 (approx. A$9,700). Inclusions and exclusions can be found below.

Funding: A$7,921 OS-HELP Loans available for eligible students

Application deadline: 15 March 2025

Overview

Embark on an enriching 6-week internship experience in Dublin, a vibrant and dynamic city with a rich history and a thriving cultural scene. Your internship placement will be tailored to your studies, expertise, interests, and career aspirations, ensuring a unique and fulfilling professional journey.

Study areas

Undergraduate

  • Arts (Limited availability: Global Studies)
  • Business (Most majors available. Limited availability: Economics, Financial Planning, Human Resource Management, Sports Management)
  • Design (Most majors available. Limited availability: Architecture, Building Design, Motion Design, Interior Architecture, Urban Design, Industrial Design)
  • Engineering (Limited availability: Civil, Construction, Product Design)
  • Film and Television (Limited and competitive availability in Film and Screen Production, Screen and Media. Not available: Animation)
  • Health (Limited availability: Psychology and Forensic Science, Psychology and Psychophysiology).
  • Information Technology (Available: Business Analysis, Data Analytics, Business Information Systems, Network Design, Software Design, Software Development, Digital Media Technologies, Telecommunications. Limited availability: Network Technology, Software Technology, Systems Analysis, Systems Management, Data Science, Data Management)
  • Law (Very limited and very competitive)
  • Media and Communication (Available: Advertising, Digital Advertising Technology, Journalism, Media Industries, Public Relations, Social Media. Limited availability: Cinema and Screen Studies, Professional Writing and Editing)
     

Important note: These study areas are just a guide, and the availability of relevant internships depends on many individual factors. Sourcing internships for some study areas and majors may be more challenging than others. If your study area is not listed here, but you are interested in this destination, please let us know and we can confirm with the internship provider.

Note for postgraduate students: Unfortunately, internships are not available for postgraduate students unless they have a course-specific project unit on the study plan that can be used for internship experience, given the niche and specific nature of courses and study areas. Postgraduate students should inquire with Swinburne Abroad's Overseas Internships Advisor before applying for a program to confirm availability.

Eligibility

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

Undergraduate

  • Completing an undergraduate course in the study areas listed above
  • Completed at least 100 CP (8 units) if you intend to use a course-specific unit or 150 CP (12 units) if you intend to use the international internship unit
  • Have an average weighted mark of at least 60% (or satisfy additional eligibility criteria if the mark is between 50-60%)
  • Have available space in your course for the applicable academic unit (domestic students may be able to overload their degree)
     

Postgraduate

  • Completing a postgraduate course in the study areas listed above
  • Completed at least 25 CP (2 units) at the time of application
  • Have an average weighted mark of at least 60% (or satisfy additional eligibility criteria if the mark is between 50-60%)
  • Have a course-specific project unit on the study plan that can be used for internship experience (e.g. Education and Nursing professional placement units)
The Library of Trinity College Dublin, Ireland.

Program cost

EUR 5,952 (approx. A$9,700)

Inclusions

  • Internship Placement in the chosen sector 
  • Student accommodation with private room
  • Confidential 24/7 access to mental health services provided by licensed professionals)
  • Airport pick-up 
  • Welcome & orientation sessions
  • Welcome pack (transportation and SIM cards) 
  • Cultural immersion activities, excursions, and social gatherings
  • TIG's proprietary Career Advancement Training & resources
  • Access to TIG's Keynote Speaker Series
  • A certificate of completion
  • Exit interview/debrief with TIG staff
  • A 60-minute session with a professional career coach
  • Lifetime membership in TIG's worldwide alumni network
  • 24/7 support and emergency assistance 
  • Swinburne travel insurance (subject to eligibility requirements)
     

Exclusions

  • Tuition fees associated with the selected unit for internship 
  • Visa application fees (if applicable)
  • Airfares
  • Daily living expenses

Funding

Funding your overseas journey may be easier than you think
 

OS-HELP Loan

Eligible Australian students can apply for an Australian Government OS-HELP Loan of up to A$7,921 (for study outside of Asia) to help cover costs associated with your overseas program.

For more information on funding and eligibility, see Fee Help and Scholarships.

Application

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

Note: You can only submit an application for one overseas internship program per application cycle.

Final deadline for applications: 15 March 2025
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Information sessions

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