
Student stories
At Swinburne we provide you with the possibility of working alongside a leading employer in your area of study where you will receive credit towards your degree, develop professional skills and gain a real-life overview of your potential future career.
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Arts and Humanities
Sophie's placement story
Hotglue
Sophie's placement allowed her to channel creativity through social media management, graphic design work and photoshoots.
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Business
Grace's placement story
Monash University
Read about Grace's experience working at Monash University during her placement.
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Doctor of Philosophy
Khulood's internship story
ARRB Group
Khulood's internship gave her valuable experience and knowledge that paved her future as a researcher.
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Business
Amelia's placement story
Swinburne
Read about Amelia's experience working as a Workshop Associate at Design Factory Melbourne, Swinburne.
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Media and communications
Cindy's placement story
Swinburne
Read about Cindy's experience as a Marketing Officer for PAVE, Swinburne.
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Science
Sahil's placement story
British Geological Survey
Read about Sahil's experience as an environmental chemist during his overseas work placement at British Geological Survey.
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Communication Design
Michael's placement story
Swinburne Design Bureau
Read more about Michael's experience during his Communication Design work placement at Monash Heart.
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Business Information Systems
Lili's placement story
Clear Grain Exchange
Read more about Lili's experience as a Business Analyst during her internship at Clear Grain Exchange.
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Business
Brent's placement story
GSK
Brent’s placement confirmed that a career in HR was for him, but not in the area that he originally thought.
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Media and Communication
Natalie's placement story
Bendigo Bank
Natalie's placement gave her a significant competitive edge, in the transition from graduation to professional work.
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Media and Communications
Elysia's placement story
Read about Elysia's experience working as Communication Technology Design Officer during her placement at Scope Australia.
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Health Science
Eva-Louise's placement story
Monash Heart
Read about Eva-Louise's experience as a Cardiac Technologist during her work Health Science work placement at MonashHeart.
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Health Science
Michelle's placement story
Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre
Michelle’s placement gave her the opportunity to co-author a cancer research article and has opened her horizons to future employment.
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Business
Thishara's placement story
Bosch Australia
Thishara’s professional degree has allowed her to study and work full-time for 12-months in Australia.
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Health Science
Gabrielle's placement story
The Data Experience
Gabrielle’s placement mixes the world of psychology and business which has given her a broader experience.
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Media and Communication
Freya's placement story
August
Freya discovered the benefits of taking on new challenges during her placement.
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Information Technology
Mohammad's internship story
Orange Business Services
Mohammad's internship gave him insight into project coordination within a global organisation.
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Civil Engineering and Finance
Fergus's placement story
Metro Trains
Fergus’ placement at Metro Trains gave him an opportunity to learn work and life skill.
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Media and Communication
Murphy's placement story
Rail Projects Victoria
Murphy’s professional degree gave him the opportunity to pursue left-field ideas.
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Robotics and Computer Science
Vasin's placement story
NAB
Vasin was able to take on multiple roles while at NAB, which enabled him to find his true passion.
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Health Science
Joshua's placement story
Pfizer
Joshua’s placement was one of the most maturing experiences of his life.
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Science
Isaac's placement story
The Data Experience
Isaac’s placement experience has allowed him to merge Physics and Finance to create business solutions.
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Law
Katrina's internship story
Coroners Court of Victoria
Katrina's internship gave her a good understanding of what her future job life might be like.
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Software Engineering
Lily's placement story
NAB
Lily's work at NAB as a software engineer allowed her team to make better informed decisions about products and services offered.
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Information Technology
Amanda's placement story
Coles
Amanda discovered that she needs to constantly push the boundaries in whatever she does through her professional placement.
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Civil Engineering
Alex's placement story
City of Yarra
Alex's placement helped provide context to the skills he learnt at Swinburne.
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Information Technology
Shoaib's internship story
Media Links Australia
Shoaib's internship was the first step towards his career in Australia.
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Business
Simone's placement story
NAB
Simone chose to do a professional placement to gain industry experience and challenge her learning while having a paid placement experience.
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Business
Grace's internship story
Richmond Football Club
Grace's internship gave her the essential skills and experience to kick-start her career.
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Health Science
Bronte's placement story
Rural Northwest Health
Read about Bronte's experience working at Rural Northwest Health during her placement.
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Information Technology
Liem's placement story
National Australia Bank
Read about Liem's experience working at National Australia Bank during his placement.
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Design
Osama's placement story
Richmond Football Club
Read about Osama's experience interning at Richmond Football Club during his professional design placement.
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Design
Joanna's placement story
Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning
Read about Joanna's experience working within the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning.
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Marketing and Communication Design
Gerald's placement story
Swinburne
Read about Gerald's experience within the communications team during his work placement at Swinburne University.
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Business Tourism
Sally's placement story
Swinburne Abroad
Read about Sally's experience during her work placement at Swinburne Abroad.
Professional placement student news stories
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Swinburne Alumna celebrates nomination as one of Melbourne City of Literature’s Poet Laureates
Swinburne Alumna, Clare Millar, has been chosen as one of Melbourne City of Literature’s Poet Laureates.Tuesday 15 September 2020