Graduate industry experience
Graduate Internships
An industry placement (internship) for Master's students provide professional work experience and can open new possibilities for your career.
Industry placement features
- Available to domestic and international students
- Available in a wide range of host organisations, including for profit and not-for profit
- Includes academic and work supervisor assessment activities
- Students can find their own industry placements and projects.
Graduate industry placement unit
ENG5008 Industry Experience is an elective/enhancement option in
- E6011 Master of Professional Engineering
- E6014 Master of Engineering
- E6017 Master of Advanced Engineering
ENG5009 Industry Experience extended is an elective/enhancement option in
- E6017 Master of Advanced Engineering only
Application Process, Dates and Approvals
For detailed information about eligibility, application requirements, key dates, and the approval process, please refer to the dedicated Industry Experiences webpage.
Work Experience
Paid work experience
Students do not need to get written approval for work experience if they are being paid by their host organisation. Getting paid for your work (the legal minimum wage or higher) means you should be covered by the employer’s insurance. Please check with your employer that you are covered by appropriate insurance before you commence any work. You should never work without adequate insurance coverage.
Postgraduate option
- ENG5008 – Industry Experience - Student Sourced (only)
- ENG5009 – Industry Experience extended - Student Sourced (only)
Unpaid work experience
Engineering students who wish to undertake an unpaid work placement/internship will need to apply for a credit bearing Student Sourced - Industry Experience unit. Please check with your employer that you are covered by appropriate insurance before you commence any work. You should never work without adequate insurance coverage.
Monash Sourced options only
Postgraduate
- ENG5008 – Postgraduate Industry Experience
- ENG5009 – Industry Experience extended (offered to Master of Advanced Engineering students only)
Insurance
Insurance coverage is to be requested and agreed to by the host organisation and student. However, if you choose to complete a credit bearing Industry Experience (IE) unit, the insurance will be covered by Monash University.
Students are urged not to attempt work experience without proper and adequate insurance coverage.
Before accepting an unpaid opportunity, check to see if the arrangement being proposed is in-line with Fair Work Australia.
Some resources that will help you understand your rights when engaging in work experience are below:
Eligibility to graduate
Please note, internships or placements that extend beyond the teaching period may delay the release of your results for the unit. This may mean you are not eligible to graduate until the following ceremony.
Results for completed unit ENG5008 - Industry Experience are released on the university’s official release date.
International student visa holders
All international student visa holders must comply with the work limitations specified on their student visa.
Your IE experience may count towards your work limitation – please check this website for specific information about IE and visa conditions.
