Work-integrated learning 

Gain work experience with an industry partner for academic credit 

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.

     

    work team in the office 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 Work-integrated Learning (WIL) Group Consult

      Starts: 24 Sep 2025, 10:00 am
      Finishes: 24 Sep 2025, 11:00 am
      Remaining places: 4
      ​This session applies to students studying a program in Business or Economics and answers any queries related to work-integrated learning (WIL). Also, you can seek advice on securing an internship for a WIL course.
    • BEL Work-integrated Learning (WIL) Group Consult

      Starts: 28 Sep 2025, 1:00 pm
      Finishes: 28 Sep 2025, 2:00 pm
      Remaining places: 4
      ​This session applies to students studying a program in Business or Economics and answers any queries related to work-integrated learning (WIL). Also, you can seek advice on securing an internship for a WIL course.