Work integrated learning
Start building your CV with real industry experience while you study through our highly regarded work integrated learning program.
Get real industry experience while you study
Our graduates consistently tell us that Swinburne's work integrated learning programs were vital in helping them land their dream career.
These programs are all about helping you gain valuable skills, confidence and vital career experience by the time you graduate. Depending on what you study, you can undertake an industry or community project, placement or internship and have it count towards your degree. Accreditation placements and overseas study tours may also be available to you or a compulsory part of your degree.
At Swinburne, we are dedicated to providing equal opportunity for all. If you have a disability or ongoing health issue and are undertaking a work placement, we offer a variety of support services. We’ll work with you and your host organisation to help balance your learning needs to ensure reasonable adjustments are made to enable you to undertake tasks and participate in the same capacity as others, as per the Equal Opportunity Act (2010).
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Professional degrees
Do a paid 12-month full-time professional placement with a leading organisation as part of your degree.
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Placements
A 6- or 12-month placement is your opportunity to apply all that you've learnt while studying at Swinburne and immerse yourself in an industry relevant to your studies.
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Internships
Expand your knowledge, develop your skills, engage with industry professionals in the workplace and earn credit towards your degree with an internship.
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Industry-linked projects
Take on an industry or community project for one semester. Team-based challenges may include internal briefs, competitions or research projects and are guided by real industry professionals.
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Accreditation placements
Accreditation placements are compulsory in many degrees and offer you the opportunity to learn within a great organisation and build valuable experience.
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Overseas study tours
Our short-term overseas study tours are led by experienced faculty staff members and are an exciting way to learn outside of the classroom and travel.
Want to hear from other students?
Find out where other Swinburne students chose to work during their professional placements and discover how the amazing opportunity has provided them with the hands-on experience and skills to kick-start their careers.
Looking to employ a Swinburne student?
Our students can offer your business more than just a helping hand. Gain new and fresh perspectives, increase productivity and help your team reach its goals — all while offering great learning experiences for our students.