Industry projects
Make a real-world impact when you respond to an industry brief, find a solution to a tricky problem or get hands-on with the technology, tools and methods used in your chosen field. This is real industry experience built-in to your degree.
Industry projects with real-world impact
At Swinburne, we embed industry projects into our degrees, so you get to explore your industry first-hand.
Industry and community projects are done as part of a unit of study and may be a requirement of your course.
Benefits of industry projects
Gain deep insight into your chosen industry through practical experiences
Work on real-world solutions to industry and community issues
Sharpen your skills by applying classroom knowledge to industry settings
Grow your professional skills and networks
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4 types of industry projects
Industry project
Collaborate with other students on real industry projects, with guidance and possible implementation by industry partners.
Industry standard
Solve problems using industry-standard practices and tools, often under professional guidance.
Industry brief
Tackle current business challenges from industry partners, working on solutions and presenting them for evaluation.
Industry-related activity
Navigate real, complex industry problems, exploring solutions and learning from relevant case studies.
Frequently asked questions
No application is needed – these industry projects are embedded within all Swinburne degrees.
As a Swinburne student, you’ll complete an industry project as part of a unit of study that’s usually worth 12.5 credit points.
Some industry projects are worth 25 credit points and can run over one or two semesters.
You’ll be charged standard unit tuition fees for industry project units, which will vary depending on your course.
Your industry project will give you a chance to apply what you’re learning in a professional setting to create real-world outcomes.
You’ll gain insights into your future profession, work alongside industry experts and hone relevant, current skills to boost your résumé.
While working on an industry project, you’re considered a full-time student of Swinburne and can access all of our support services.
As well as your academic and industry supervisors, you can also reach out to these services for further support: Student HQ, AccessAbility Services.
Do you have questions about industry projects? Get in touch.
Industry and community projects are part of a unit of study and may be a requirement of your course. To discuss available units, speak with your course coordinator or contact us for more information.
Hear from students about their industry project
Ask Me Anything: Industry projects
Hear David, Jae and Connor discuss their real industry experiences while completing an industry project.
More industry experience opportunities
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Internships
Connect your studies and professional practice with a part-time internship at a highly regarded organisation over a semester, or Summer Term.
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Placements
Give your degree an industry upgrade with a paid, full-time placement. Over 6 or 12 months, you’ll gain the next gen experience, insight and knowledge employers want.
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Accreditation placements
Get the hands-on, real-world experience needed to complete some qualifications and meet industry accreditation standards.
