Explore the Internship: Personal & Career Growth subject at UniMelb. This page outlines everything you need to know to plan your application
Complete an internship as part of your studies
These internship subjects can be taken as electives for Bachelor of Arts students and as a breadth option for students from approved courses (including exchange students). This page is relevant for students that are planning to enrol in the following subjects:
- Internship: Personal and Career Growth (MULT20010)
- Internship: Personal and Career Growth (MULT30019)
Students should select the subject that best matches their current level of study: MULT20010 is a second-year subject, and MULT30019 is a third-year subject.
About the Subject
Internship: Personal and Career Growth combines 80 to 100 hours of placement at a host organisation of the student’s choice with learning activities and assessments designed to support the development of students’ professional and personal identities. The final assessment – a personal or professional portfolio – provides an opportunity for students to critically reflect on their internship experiences and produce a tangible resource for their futures.
Attend an Information Session
Information Sessions will be hosted by the Subject Coordinator and the Experiential Learning Team before the start of each intake.
During the session, you will learn about the subjects in more detail and review the application and approval process. There will also be a time for questions at the end.
Current students can login to watch the recorded session for information for the Summer Term and Semester 1 2026. Please check this page for updates on the next information session for Semester 2 2026.
| Information Session Semester 2 2026 | |
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| Date and Time | Wednesday, April 29th at 11:00 am |
| Registration Link | Semester 2 Information Session |
Enrolment and Prerequisites
To be eligible for this subject students need to have completed at least 100 credit points by the start of their chosen semester.
Students need to submit an application form for their chosen subject and an outcome will be provided in line with the key dates listed on this page. You cannot self-enrol in this subject and we advise that you add the subject as 'planned' on your study plan to ensure you have space.
Timeline Semester 2 2026
- April
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Applications open.
- May 31
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Applications close.
- June 3
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Enrolments commence. Students can't be enrolled before this date and the process can take 7-10 days.
- July 13
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Earliest date that internships can begin. Internships starting this early still need to continue throughout the semester.
- July 27
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Semester 2 starts with compulsory seminars beginning in week 1.
- August 10
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Latest date that internships can begin.
- October 25
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Semester 2 ends. Internship hours need to be completed by this date.
Internship Process
Students must complete all steps in the process to ensure that they are enrolled and their internship is approved.
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Apply
Apply for the subject before the deadline.
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Enrol
Once you receive your approval email you can complete the enrolment modules on canvas. After 7-10 days, you will be automatically enrolled in the subject of your choice.
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Submit
When you have secured an internship you need to submit the details of your internship by completing a 'Risk Assessment Form'. This form and instructions will be provided to students after they are enrolled.
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Sign
Once your internship has been approved by the subject coordinator you will receive a copy of the internship agreement. This needs to be completed and signed before you start your internship or you will not receive credit for your hours.
Finding an Internship
Students are responsible for securing their own internship and need to complete at least 80 hours of placement. An internship needs to be confirmed by the end of the second week of the semester, or you will be asked to withdraw from the subject.
Consider the following when selecting an internship:
- Must be a new opportunity. Internships at your current place of employment will not be approved.
- Internships must start and end within approved dates and be completed across the semester.
- Must have clearly defined roles and a supervisor.
- Maximum 100 hours for an unpaid internship.
- The organisation needs to have at least 5 full-time employees and startups are not eligible.
- Internships with a family member or at a family business are ineligible
Due to the complexity of assessing the appropriateness of an internship we cannot list all criteria that may apply to obtain approval.
Preparing for your Internship Search
Careers Team
We recommend students access The University resources to discover their career readiness. At a minimum, students should update their CV and Cover Letters to prepare for internship applications.
Read moreLMS and Opportunities.
Once enrolled you will be added to an internship community on Canvas with additional resources. The LMS will also contain a list of available internship opportunities that you can apply for.
Start your Internship Search Early
Finding an internship can take time and will often require multiple applications. We recommend starting your search as early as possible to give yourself the best chance of finding a good opportunity.
Information Sheet for Hosts
To support your internship search, we encourage you to explore the host information page, which you can include as a link in your application. This will provide an outline of the subjects and the requirements for organisations.
Contact Us
The Experiential Learning Team manages the enrolment and application process and can also offer guidance with your internship search. If you have any questions not addressed on this page, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.