Industry internship experiences
Our industry internship experiences units allow you to gain real-world career skills and insights while earning credit points for your degree.
Depending on the unit you take, you can either select your own internship (we call these student-led internships), or we’ll match you with one of our top industry partners (we call these Monash-sourced internships).
There’s a unit for every career journey, whether you’re studying your undergraduate or postgraduate degree, or looking for opportunities in Australia or overseas.
Application dates
You’ll have to complete your internship within the approved academic intakes. Take a look at the application dates below to find the best fit for your schedule.
Not all units and faculties are available in all intakes – make sure you review the Handbook to check that your chosen unit is offered during your preferred intake.
How to apply
Follow the steps to apply for a Monash-sourced or student-led internship.
Step 1: Find an internship unit
Take a look at our industry experience units to find one that fits your course.
Each unit is different, so make sure you’re familiar with the unit structure and eligibility requirements before you apply (you’ll also need to ensure you have enough credit points left in your course for the unit).
Student visa holders may be subject to a 48 hours per fortnight work limit. Before you apply, check the rules for working on a student visa (as well as any exceptions).
Step 2: Prepare your resume and application
We’ll share your resume with our industry partners, so it’s a good idea to make sure it’s up to date and showcases your skills, qualities and accomplishments. For tips to make your resume stand out, see our how to write a resume module.
During the application, you’ll also be asked some questions about what you’d like to get out of the internship experience. We’ll use your answers to match you with a host organisation (and they may be shared with your host) – so it’s worth preparing your responses ahead of time.
Step 3: Submit your application
When applications are open for your teaching period, log into the InPlace portal and submit an application for your unit. Make sure you select your unit and upload your resume in the Available tab, and complete all the faculty-specific fields in the My details tab.
We’ll email you about the outcome of your application as soon as possible, so keep an eye on your inbox (we’ll also send you an email if we need to request any extra documents or information).
Step 1: Find an internship unit
Take a look at our industry experience units to find one that fits your course.
Each unit is different, so make sure you’re familiar with the unit structure and eligibility requirements before you apply (you’ll also need to ensure you have enough credit points left in your course for the unit).
Student visa holders may be subject to a 48 hours per fortnight work limit. Before you apply, check the rules for working on a student visa (as well as any exceptions).
Step 2: Confirm your host organisation
Before you apply for a student-led internship, you’ll need a suitable host organisation/placement lined up. Check that your host organisation meets our outlined requirements below.
Step 3: Prepare your application and supporting documents
Make sure you have the details ready to go, including your placement dates and location, host organisation information, supervisor contact details, proposed duties, and any required documents (such as agreements, insurance certificates or employment contracts).
Step 4: Submit your application
When applications are open, you can submit your application through the InPlace portal. Once you’ve logged in, open your to-do list, then select the teaching period, unit and location for your industry experience application. Make sure you accurately complete all the required fields under placement details before you submit your application.
We’ll email you about the outcome of your application as soon as possible, so keep an eye on your inbox (we’ll also send you an email if we need to request any extra documents or information).
We’ll contact the host organisation on your behalf to finalise the agreement and other paperwork.
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