Work-integrated learning
Gain work experience with an industry partner for academic credit
Work-integrated Learning (WIL) combines academic theory with meaningful workplace practice within the curriculum to help you develop your employability.
If you are in the final year of your coursework, WIL provides an opportunity to put theory into practice, develop your personal and professional skills, establish networks, and find out what it’s like to work in your area of study. It bridges the gap between your academic studies and your future career.
Benefits
Taking part in a WIL course will develop:
- an awareness of workplace culture and expectations
- a practical appreciation of your career
- industry insights
- experiences for your CV/job application
- career capability by gaining employability and transferable skills.
Entry requirements
To be eligible to take a WIL course, you must be in the final year of your degree program, with space to take an elective and a minimum overall GPA of 4. If you are organising your own internship, the proposed experience must meet minimum requirements and be approved as well. Once approved, you can enrol in the course.
Find out if you're eligible
To get started, you’ll need to complete the Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) Application Form. This form will be available once applications for the next offering open. Check below!
The application will assess your eligibility based on your current program. You’ll be notified if you meet the requirements to enrol in a WIL course.
If eligible, you’ll receive further details outlining the next steps to finalise your application.
Important Dates for Summer Semester 2025 - 26
1 December 2025 – 14 February 2026
This teaching period is suitable for students completing their internship during the Inter-Semester break. Available for internships only, projects are not available during this teaching period.
WIL Application Form now open | Applications close 31 October 2025 | Apply HERE
Important Dates for Semester 1, 2026
23 February 2026 – 20 June 2026
WIL Application Form now open | Applications close 23 January 2026 | Apply HERE
BEL Work-integrated Learning options
There are three different options for undertaking a work-integrated learning course. Explore your options, understand the steps involved, and reach out to express your interest.
Internship
Gain 120 hours of hands-on experience in your field of study with a host organisation, either on-site or online.
Industry consulting project
Collaborate with fellow students and an industry partner either online or on campus throughout the semester.
Capstone intensive
Work collaboratively with other students during a two-week intensive course delivered on campus.
Upcoming WIL Consults
Book a consult with a WIL Adviser and Employability Specialist
If you have questions in relation to the WIL process, types of placements available, how to approach an organisation about a placement, CV and Cover Letters etc. then register your interest in this upcoming WIL event conducted via Zoom.BEL Careers and Employability
careers@bel.uq.edu.au
+61 7 3365 4222
8:30am–4:30pm M-F
Colin Clark Courtyard, Room 107
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