This program is a unique opportunity for media and communications and design students to gain valuable insights into your industry. AIP will source an internship for you in a host organisation and provide support throughout your internship.

Key information

Funding

This program has Australian Government New Colombo Plan scholarships. These grants are available to Australian undergraduate students (with no citizenship or residency rights to South Korea), who have not previously received an NCP short-term grant. Scholarships are allocated on a rolling basis and students are automatically considered for a grant as part of the application process

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

Study areas

Undergraduate:

  • Business (public relations, marketing)
  • Media and Communications (no games)
  • Film and Television (film and television, animation, screen production)
  • Design (no architecture)

Note: These study areas are just a guide, and availability of relevant internships depends on many individual factors. Some study areas and majors are more difficult than others to source internships for. AIP can provide advice and guidance on alternative locations if required, but internships are not guaranteed. 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.

Postgraduate:

  • Master of Design
  • Master of Media and Communications
  • Master of Writing
  • Master of Marketing

Note: Internships for postgraduate students can be more difficult to source due to the niche and specific nature of courses and study areas. The study areas listed here are a guide only and it is suggested that postgraduate students discuss program options with Swinburne Abroad prior to applying.

Eligible students

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

Undergraduate

  • Completed at least 100CP (8 units)
  • Have an average weighted mark of at least 60% (or satisfy additional eligibility criteria if mark is between 50–60%)
  • Have available space in your course for the applicable academic unit (domestic students may be able overload their degree)
     

Postgraduate

  • Completed at least 25CP (2 units) at the time of application
  • Have an average weighted mark of at least 60% (or satisfy additional eligibility criteria if mark is between 50-60%)
  • Have available space in your course for the applicable academic unit (domestic students may be able overload their degree)
     

Application deadline 

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.

  • Applications open: 6 June 2022
  • Final deadline for applications: 17 July 2022
Myeongdong, shopping district, South Korea.

Inclusions

  • Tailored internship placement
  • Pre-internship resume and interview coaching as needed
  • Visa assistance and most fees (if applicable)
  • 24/7 support and emergency assistance
  • On-site Orientation
  • Accommodation (single occupancy dormitory/apartment style) 
  • Various social and cultural events
  • Professional development support and workshops
  • Swinburne travel insurance (subject to eligibility requirements)
     

Exclusions

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

Information sessions

Find out more about the program at one of our upcoming info sessions. Register here.