As the only Victorian university to guarantee real industry experience in every bachelor degree, we know the importance of graduating with the skills and confidence to kick-start your career. This Open Day, you can really see what that looks like in your study area – and your future – right here at Swinburne. 

Learn about opportunities specific to your course

Hear firsthand accounts from actual students

Explore industry experience stories up close

Where to find Work Integrated Learning at Open Day

You won’t just be able to ask our staff and academics how it works. You’ll discover the placements, projects and internships that opened industry doors for Swinburne students before they’d even graduated.

Info booths

Engage with industry projects, internships and placements

Talks

Get the lowdown from Swinburne students at info sessions

Careers Launchpad

Continue the conversation with the team in the SPS building

Real students with real industry experience

Thanks to our award-winning Work Integrated Learning program, Swinburne students have done amazing things. And Open Day is where you can learn all about it – direct from the source. Catch them speaking at an info session or swing by an info booth to browse displays of their stories – and chat with students and academics.

Keep an eye out for these Swinburne students (and many more!) around campus on Open Day:

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    Industry experience story

    Samantha

    Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)

    How Samantha’s internship led to finding her dream career in toy design.

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    Industry experience story

    Isaac

    Advanced Diploma of Screen and Media

    How Isaac’s internship launched his filmmaking career.

  • Industry experience story

    Brodie

    Bachelor of Science (Professional)

    How Brodie’s CSIRO placement prepared her for the science career she had always dreamed of.

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    Industry experience story

    MJ

    Bachelor of Business Information Technology | Business

    How MJ's industry project prepared her for a career in software engineering.

  • A student stands next to a poster about his Work Integrated Learning experience, featuring his photo and story.

    Industry experience story

    Joey

    Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science

    How Joey’s placements kickstarted his fitness coaching journey.

Get where you want to go with the Open Day Planner

Want to know where to go to learn more about Work Integrated Learning at Open Day? Browse the Planner to find talks, info booths and more for your study area.

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