Experiential Learning
About Experiential Learning
Experiential Learning is essentially learning by doing. In a University context, it often refers to embodied and practical experiences of applying knowledge in workplaces or with industry and reflecting and interpreting such experiences in your curriculum. The opportunity to have an internship in your degree means you have more employability skills to bring to the job market. You will also receive support by the Faculty of Arts' Experiential Learning team and your subject coordinators and be taught relevant skills in your subject. Students often find an internship the most rewarding part of their degree where they get to know the power of mobilising their acquired knowledge by co-designing their internship with an employer and the University.
Why do an internship subject?
Hear from students who've completed an internship subject and their host organisations to find out more.
Undergraduate internship (and project) subjects
Below are the subject options available to Bachelor of Arts students considering crediting an internship toward their degree. Select your course to find out what internship subject(s) are available.
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- Internship: Personal and Career Growth (MULT20010/MULT30019) gives students an opportunity to put their academic skills into practice and develop a professional identity. Through the completion of 80 to 100 hours of self-sourced work placement, students will test themselves in a workplace environment, explore an industry of their interest and transfer generic academic skills, such as critical thinking, problem-solving, communication and writing, to real-world, workplace situations. For further information visit the web-page here.
- Industry Project (ART300001) offers a dynamic and hands-on learning experience in a genuine professional setting that will challenge you to think creatively and work collaboratively. For further information visit the web-page here.
- Languages at work (LANG30001) provides an opportunity for students learning a language to extend their skills through engagement with an industry partner. For further information visit the subject handbook page.
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- In Sociology Internship (SOCI30005), students under academic supervision, undertake a sociological research project or prepare a portfolio of work in an organisation outside the university, such as a trade union, social movement, women's organisation, social service provider, government or non-government organisation or business organisation. For further information please see the subject handbook.
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- In Public Affairs Internship (POLS30003), students will have active experience working for a senior person with a policy-making and / or management role in the organisation in which they are placed. The central task will be to complete a policy report or professional portfolio of relevance to the organisation. For further information please see the subject handbook.
- In Parliamentary Internship (POLS30001), students will have active experience working for a Member of the Victorian Parliament (MP) in the settings of Parliament, the Parliamentary Library, Parliamentary Offices and electorate offices. For further information please see the subject handbook.
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- Internship in Ancient World Studies (ANCW40020) involves the completion of an 80-100 hours work placement that integrates academic and professional skills, and will result in an improved knowledge of organisations, workplace culture and career pathways in Ancient World Studies. For further information refer to the subject handbook.
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- Criminology Internship (CRIM90039) is designed to provide students with hands-on professional writing and research experience in the context of the everyday operations of a social/criminal justice or community-based agency. For further information refer to the subject handbook.
Graduate internship subjects
Internships at the master's level can be undertaken as a capstone or elective. Select your course to find out what internship subject(s) are available. Also be sure to check the subject handbook for further information.
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- Students enrolled in Internship (MGMT90131) will complete a four-week (full-time equivalent) internship with an external organisation. Students will be supervised by the Subject Coordinator in collaboration with a designated party at the host organisation. Students will work across a range of tasks relevant to the organisation’s objectives, and will develop and complete a specific project in discussion with the host organisation and the Subject Coordinator. For further information see subject information page.
- Another option for your capstone is to enrol in Group Project (MGMT90129). This subject allows students to work in teams on a project undertaken for an external organisation. Additional information can be found in the subject handbook page.
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- In Arts Management Placement (ARTS90024), students will complete a placement in a professional working environment where they will gain direct exposure to professional practice in their chosen field as well as conduct original research on an approved topic selected in consultation with the subject coordinator. For further information visit the information web-page.
- In Art Curatorship Core and Placement (ACUR90012), students will be assisted to find a placement in a professional working environment where they will gain direct exposure to professional practice in gallery and museum contexts. They will work under the guidance of a senior staff member, with additional support from the subject coordinator. For further information visit the information web-page.
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- In Contemporary Chinese Studies Internship (CHIN90007) students to undertake approximately 200 hours of professional work experience with an industry partner, co-designing the experience with the university and the industry partner. Students are supported to be placed in an organisation which analyses, formulates and/ or implements programs, policies, commercial and other activities in relation to contemporary Chinese societies. For further information visit the subject handbook.
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- Criminology Internship (CRIM90039) is designed to provide students with hands-on professional writing and research experience in the context of the everyday operations of a social/criminal justice or community-based agency. For further information please refer to the subject handbook.
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- In Conservation Industry Internship (CUMC90006), students arrange and undertake an industry placement in cultural heritage. They work under the guidance of a senior cultural heritage practitioner within the workplace. For further information please refer to the subject handbook.
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- Internship in Development (DEVT90060) aims to provide students with the opportunity to apply their knowledge and skills learnt in class and enhance their understanding of the current approaches to the broad field of development through a structured period of contributing as a temporary staff member in a government, non-government or private corporation inside or outside Australia. For information please refer to the subject handbook.
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- Students enrolled in Internship II (Semester Long) (MULT90019) will undertake a placement in a professional working environment in conjunction with coursework intended to enhance their placement and their employability. For further information visit the information web-page.
- Students can gain practical experience through Integrated Marketing Communications (MECM90035). The subject is structured much like an agency with students in their individual tutorials putting together communications plans for a real-life client throughout the semester. Additional information can be found through the subject handbook page.
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- In International Relations Internship (POLS90009), students will be placed in an organisation which either analyses or formulates and implements policy in relation to international affairs. For further information please refer to subject handbook here.
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- In Journalism Internship (JOUR90003), students will be guided individually by the Subject Coordinator to a media organisation suited to the student's interests, ambitions and skills, for a 20 day (or FTE) placement as an intern. The subject coordinator will liaise with workplace mentor/supervisor to ensure student's internship is productive. For further information visit the subject information page.
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- In Executive Internship (PPMN90039), students will be placed in an organisation which either has governmental responsibilities or deals with government, where they will work under the supervision and guidance of a senior manager in the organisation. For further information please refer to the subject handbook here.
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- Translation Internship (TRAN90010) is a 25-point subject where students are placed in a professional translation environment. They will work on individual and team-based translation projects that require them to integrate their linguistic, technical and communicative skills, and to experience the variety of roles in professional translation such as commissioner, editor and project manager. Please refer to the subject handbook for further information.
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Semester 1 2026 Internship Subject Applications Close
- Friday March 13
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Job Ready Program, Semester 1 2026 Registrations Close
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Semester 2 2026 Internship Subject Applications Open
- Sunday 31 May
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Semester 2 2026 Internship Subject Applications Close
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Semester 2 Starts
- Monday 1 September
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Summer Term and Semester 1 2027 Internship Subject Applications Open
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