Internship step-by-step guide

Work Integrated Learning (WIL) internships are short-term experiences (generally 100–160 hours) completed for credit towards your degree.

Internship step-by-step guide

If you’ve already secured an internship, you only need to complete Steps 1 and 3 to register it with our team. All other students should work through Steps 1, 2 and 3 below.

Registration deadlines

Please submit your completed Internship Registration Form via InPlace by the deadlines below. Remember to secure your internship well in advance of these dates.

Information for International students

International students undertaking an internship have additional requirements they must meet due to their visa's in place. Please review the following important information regarding undertaking an internship as a visa holder:

• Student visa holders are limited to 48 hours of work per fortnight. If you are undertaking an internship as an elective, then your internship hours will need to contribute to this 48 hour week maximum. If you are undertaking an internship in a course where it is either core or as part of a 'stream' (aka the employability sequence), then your internship hours are not counted towards your 48 hour week limit. In this instance, you can undertake your internship hours and your 48 hours of week per fortnight together.
• Try to avoid undertaking an internship unit in your final trimester of study. This can cause issues with your CoE, and therefore is not advised. Planning early and reaching out for support from the WIL team is encouraged. If you have left it to the last minute, please connect with the WIL team as soon as possible so that we can support you with ensuring your internship dates meets your CoE timeline and enrolment requirements.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding the above, please don't hesitate to reach out to the WIL team directly. We'll be happy to support you in understanding and adhering to these requirements.

WIL unit options

All internships must be registered for academic credit through a WIL unit. WIL units vary based on the type, level, and discipline of your internship. Like other units, WIL units have prerequisites, contact hour requirements, and assessments.

Explore our WIL units below (with direct links to their Handbook entries). Enrolment is via WIL Team approval only (see the internship process outlined above).

Undergraduate units (level 2 and 3)

• AWL203 Expand Your Experience – 1 credit point internship (100–120 hours) suitable for students who wish to complete a level 2 WIL unit.
• AWL300 Internship – 1 credit point internship (100 hours) suitable for students who wish to complete a level 3 WIL unit.
• AWL301 Enhance Your Experience – 1 credit point internship (100–120 hours) suitable for students who wish to complete a second level 3 WIL unit.
• AIS330 International Internship A – 2 credit point internship (20 days minimum) suitable for international studies students. Internships can be undertaken overseas OR with a suitable internationally-oriented organisation in Australia.
• AIS331 International Internship B – 4 credit point internship (40 days minimum) suitable for international studies students. Internships are undertaken overseas to gain direct experience of institutional culture and practice in overseas public and private organisations.

Postgraduate units (level 7)

• ACC700 Communication and Creative Arts Internship – 1 credit point internship (100–120 hours) suitable for postgraduate communication and creative arts students.
• APE700 Internship A – 1 credit point internship (minimum 100 hours, approx. 10–15 days) suitable for postgraduate humanities and social sciences students.
• APE701 Internship Capstone – 2 credit point internship (minimum 200 hours, approx. 30–35 days) suitable for postgraduate humanities and social sciences students.

Frequently Asked Questions

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