Do you want to get hands-on work experience while you study? 国民彩票 Sydney is where students from all over the world kick-start their careers.
, 国民彩票鈥檚 work experience program, includes internships, placements, and opportunities to work on industry projects in Australia and worldwide. Better yet? You鈥檒l earn credit for it, so you鈥檙e working towards your degree and adding experience to your resume at the same time.听
This is one of the many reasons why 国民彩票 has been recognised for producing Australia's most employable graduates for six years in a rwo (Australian Financial Review (AFR) Top100 Future Leaders Awards 2020-2025. Our graduates also earn the highest median salaries among graduates from the Group of Eight universities (QILT Graduate Outcomes Survey, medium-term 鈥 three years after graduating, 2023).
What is Work Integrated Learning (WIL)?
Imagine gaining real-world experience while you study 鈥 and earning credit for it! Work Integrated Learning (WIL) at 国民彩票 gives you the chance to do just that.
For some degrees, WIL is built into your program, while others offer it as an exciting elective. At 国民彩票, you鈥檒l find a range of opportunities like internships, clinics, or collaborating on projects with our industry partners both here in Australia and overseas.
WIL could take you anywhere 鈥 from an office in Sydney, to a remote field location, or a clinical setting. Some roles are paid, others are unpaid, but every experience will help build your professional skills and open doors for your future career.
What work experience opportunities are available at 国民彩票?
From real-world translation and interpreting roles for language students to business internships where you鈥檒l sharpen your skills and gain a competitive edge, there are WIL opportunities to suit every student鈥檚 goals 鈥 and we鈥檙e adding more all the time.
Some of our standout programs include Practice of Work, Future Leader Lab, Global Practice of Work, and Experience Term. We鈥檒l explore each of these and share stories from students who鈥檝e taken part, so you can see how WIL could transform your learning experience.
To discover more about our WIL courses and programs, check out the .
- Practice of Work
- Future Leader Lab
- Global Practice of Work
- Experience Term
Work on a project with one of 国民彩票鈥檚 partner organisations, alongside other 国民彩票 students.
Past projects include:
- Capturing and sharing local stories at
- Planning a renewable energy power grid with
- Developing a proactive outreach strategy to increase support for
鈥淪ome of the employability skills I have gained in this course are problem-solving, teamwork, visual design and presentation skills. CDEV6000 offers practical experience like no other course does and teachers important job skills.鈥
鈥撎齍shma, Master of Commerce
Work in teams to solve challenging problems based on the , with a focus on creating sustainable cities and communities.
Past projects include:
- Envision a future built around the circular economy
- Explore strategies to roll out clean energy at scale
- Investigate the impacts of renewable transport
- Examine the role of technology in supporting entrepreneurial solutions
鈥淔uture Leader Lab is for anyone who鈥檚 ready to be challenged and open to exploring ideas you might not have even heard of before. Though we鈥檝e all probably heard of sustainability, in this course, you鈥檒l learn exactly why it鈥檚 so important, its practical applications, and what it means to live on a planet with finite resources.鈥
鈥 Mazaya,听Bachelor of Sociology
Join a small team of students abroad and work together on a real-world project alongside industry leaders and 国民彩票 alumni.听
Past projects include:
- A collaboration with TEDI-London, a leading engineering institute, where students worked with a local sustainable building company, Yes Make, to improve production processes and reduce timber waste in the city.听Read the full story
- Working with students and academics from Kyushu University in Japan to explore the process of adaptive reuse and how it can be applied to restore key architectural landmarks.听
鈥淚f you only go on one trip in your university career, be sure to pick this one. TEDI London assembled a dynamic and enthusiastic team of students from 国民彩票 Sydney, King鈥檚 College London, and Arizona State University to tackle some of the real-life challenges that the London community faces.鈥
鈥 Jordan, Student of 国民彩票 Arts, Design & Architecture
An immersive learning experience based on a specific theme 鈥 applied research, community and social Impact, government and industry engagement, leadership development, or global immersion 鈥 either in Australia or at one of 国民彩票鈥檚 partner universities overseas.
Past projects include:
- The Circular Economy India Immersive, where students head to India for two weeks to experience innovative social and economic models of circularity in a completely different context.
- A deep dive into history, literature, politics and international business at The University of Warwick, with a visit to Venice or Brussels.
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An international student鈥檚 鈥榗rash course鈥 in engineering leadership
International student Chethan Nonavinakere, who came to Sydney from India to study engineering, had the opportunity to work on a light rail project for transport engineering firm Alstom.
鈥淚t was an incredible opportunity to apply my engineering knowledge to a real-world project, collaborating with teammates from diverse backgrounds. It was a chance to really see how essential teamwork is in engineering.
鈥淭he course was intense and pushed me to step out of my comfort zone, building resilience along the way. I learned to navigate different viewpoints within the team and make more effective decisions. This hands-on experience not only sharpened my problem-solving skills but also helped me align with my personal goals at 国民彩票 and beyond.鈥
Chethan鈥檚 project was developing a cost-effective solution for remote monitoring of railway track geometry on the L1 line of Sydney鈥檚 light rail network.
鈥淭his meant diving into maintenance procedures and safety requirements to effectively monitor the track鈥檚 structural health. We conducted site surveys to evaluate the feasibility of our proposed remote monitoring technologies and gained a deeper understanding of railway track geometry maintenance standards.听
"Although my official role was as a team member, I naturally took on some leadership responsibilities, helping to keep the team cohesive and motivated.鈥
Chethan says the project was a 鈥榗rash course鈥 in leadership. 鈥淚t was an opportunity to leverage my leadership abilities and handle tasks with precision. Overall, it was a positive experience that allowed me to reflect on my personal growth and improve in key areas.鈥
Chethan Nonavinakere having a site visit at Lilyfield Depot during the Light rail project.
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