Internship
What is MLW318/MLW718 Internship?
MWL318/MWL718 Internship is a short-term (80-160 hours) business placement undertaken for credit. The internship provides an opportunity to explore possible careers and gain practical workplace experience. The placement fosters the development of professional work habits including teamwork, ethical conduct, effective workplace communication and self management.
There are three ways to undertake the Internship unit:
- As a self-sourced internship
- Through Faculty provided programs such as Interns in Industry or advertised roles on Deakin's UniHub
- As a Work Based Learning (WBL) project with a current employer.
Who can apply?
The unit is available to all undergraduate and postgraduate students who meet the prerequisites and course rules.
Program enrolment
Successful students are eligible to undertake this unit for 1 credit point and are required to enrol in:
- Undergraduate MWL318 Internship (2020 handbook, 2021 handbook)
- Postgraduate MWL718 Internship (2020 handbook, 2021 handbook)
It is your responsibility to ensure that taking a WIL unit contributes towards your course requirements, and will not prevent you from meeting your course rules. Please speak with a Student Adviser if you are unsure; you can contact them on buslaw@deakin.edu.au or (03) 9244 6555.
How to apply
Please note that all applications are subject to the approval of the WIL Team. If you feel ready to submit an application for a self-sourced placement via InPlace, please click the button below to view the step-by-step guide and download the necessary documents.
Key Dates and FAQs
This unit is available in all three trimesters.
Visit the Frequently-asked questions page for further information.