Work Integrated Learning (WIL) subjects are designed to provide students with professional experience in an area related to their field of study or the career they are working towards. The aim of providing industry-specific opportunities is to enable you to develop skills that will enhance your prospects of gaining meaningful employment and building your career for the future.
News and opportunities
While most work placement opportunities are identified by students themselves, occasionally internship opportunities arise and are listed here.
We study for so many years in an academic environment that it’s easy to lose sight of the end goal - a career. The MSD Vocational Placement subject allows you to sample your chosen profession, which is invaluable. Esther Zeibell, Master of Landscape Architecture
Elective internship subjects
| Course | Subject |
|---|---|
| Master of Architecture Master of Urban Design Master of Urban Planning Master of Landscape Architecture | ABPL90307 MSD Vocational Placement subject Available in Semesters 1 & 2 and Summer term |
| Master of Urban and Cultural Heritage | ABPL90360 MUCH Heritage Industry Internship Available in Semesters 1 & 2 (25 points) ABPL90381 Urban and Cultural Heritage InternshipAvailable in Semesters 1 & 2 (12.5 points) |
| Bachelor of Design Bachelor of Environments | ABPL30064 Humanitarian Design Internship Quota subject, Summer term |
Bachelor of Design | Available in Semesters 1 & 2 by application only 200 credit points of undergraduate study in BDES or BENVS is required. |
| Master of Construction Management | ABPL90434 Construction Management Internship Available graduate study required in Semesters 1 & 2 and Summer term (25 points) 100 credit points of graduate study required. |
How to apply
The following steps are for students applying for ABPL90307 MSD Vocational Placement
- Step 1 Complete the checklist
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Complete the MSD Vocational Placement Checklist with your academic supervisor and send a copy to abp-internship@unimelb.edu.au
- Step 2 Complete the risk assessment
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Complete and submit the Vocational Placement Risk Assessment form
- Step 3 Wait for your Letter Agreement
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The faculty will draw up a Vocational Placement Letter Agreement, the legal agreement between the University of Melbourne and the Host Organisation.
N.B. This step is for the faculty to complete, the student does not need to do anything until it is time to sign the Student Deed below).
- Step 4 Sign a Student Deed
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You may be asked to sign a Student Deed, which is the second part of the Vocational Placement Letter Agreement. The Student Deed must be signed and returned to abp-internship@unimelb.edu.au before the internship commences.
- Step 5 Enrol in the subject
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Once all of the above steps have been completed, you will be able to be enrolled in the vocational placement or industry internship subject relevant to your area of study. You will need to complete an Enrolment Variation (EV) form. It is your responsibility to ensure you are enrolled in a timely manner in the correct subject for the semester of your choice.
More information
Please email abp-internship@unimelb.edu.au with any questions or to arrange a meeting for further discussion.