Swinburne offers real industry experience to all undergraduate students from 2021

Swinburne students share how industry experiences during their time at university equipped them for their future careers.  

High-achieving students will even have the unique opportunity to deepen their Work Integrated Learning experience by enrolling in a degree incorporating a paid, full-time work placement into their study program via Swinburne’s Professional Degrees.

Swinburne’s Professional Degrees set students apart from other graduates by helping them build the skills that future employers are looking for, gain a paid 12-month placement, and put their knowledge to the test in a modern workplace environment.

Swinburne’s Interim Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic), Professor Chris Pilgrim said industry leaders are calling out for graduates who are curious, think critically and can apply knowledge in practical ways.

“Swinburne has engaged strongly with industry and is focused on ensuring our graduates are ready for the challenges the workplace brings, while also offering valuable real-world teaching experiences in the workplace,” he said.

“We already work together with our industry partners, to offer a range of opportunities, such as industry-linked projects, placements and internships in most courses, including engineering, business and allied health degrees.

“From 2021, our Work Integrated Learning program will widen to provide all students with essential industry-linked learning experiences to ensure that they are job-ready with enhanced confidence to enter their desired industry.

“There is no doubt Australians are facing a lot of uncertainty with a narrowed job market and economic instability due to the COVID-19 situation, and this may continue for some time.

“The renewed focus on Work Integrated Learning in 2021 will benefit our students directly by creating closer connections between the world of work and the world of study. We are committed to doing all we can to set them up for success once they graduate,” Professor Pilgrim said.

Swinburne’s Work Integrated Learning experiences will be available to both domestic and international undergraduate students across IT, Science, Business, Engineering, Arts, Design, Health and more.

For out more information on 2021 Work Integrated Learning at Swinburne.