Work Integrated Learning
Work Integrated Learning (WIL) provides opportunities for students to undertake learning experiences in professional settings. Every student is offered the opportunity to participate as part of their program of study.
WIL provides an invaluable opportunity for students at advanced stages of their study to continue to build professional skills and apply their academic knowledge to real-world challenges. Completing practical work experience under the guidance of practicing professionals assist students in making informed choices about future career pathways.
This program is mutually beneficial for host organisations, ranging from independent practitioners, sole traders and small startups to large organisations. WIL Hosts gain fresh perspectives and innovative solutions from emerging talent, as well as a competitive advantage for recruiting the best graduate talent.
Our students
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- Bachelor of Design in Integrated Design
- Bachelor of Fine Arts in Animation and Moving Image
- Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art Theory
- Bachelor of Fine Arts in Visual Arts
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- Master of Animation and Visual Effects
- Master of Curating and Cultural Leadership
- Master of Design
- Master of Simulation and Immersive Technologies
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What is involved
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WIL placements require 105 hours of professional engagement, performed part-time over ten weeks. Generally, this is aligned with UNSW’s term dates, however we can accommodate requests for timing to align with a specific project.
Indicative term dates (2025)
- Term 1: 17 February – 24 April
- Term 2: 2 June – 8 August
- Term 3: 15 September – 21 November
Deadlines
- Host placement description submission: Advertised 4 - 6 weeks prior to the term.
- Student applications: Aligned with term-specific timelines.
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Student Host UNSW Staff - Complete 105 hours
- Submit placement journal and critical reflection
- Adhere to WHS, codes of conduct and confidentiality
- Provide orientation, supervision, mentorship and resources
- Ensure safe workplace
- Understand students will not conduct the level of work expected of a full-time employee
- Approve WIL agreements
- Monitor progress and resolve issues
- Support academic outcomes
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- Host and WIL Team meet-up: We encourage a meet-up (virtual) before we enter into the agreement.
- Submission: Complete an Opportunity Offer Form by term deadlines.
- Student Matching: Opportunities will be advertised via our InPlace system. The host will interview students.
- WIL Agreement: Signed by host, student, and UNSW. In some cases, the Company Deed Poll will be required.
- Enrolment: Successful students will be enrolled in the course with tuition
Header image: House of Romance: Dreams Collide at Vivid Sydney 2025. Student Cassandra Karam worked on this project as part of a WIL placement with creative producers Supergiant.
Acknowledgement of Country
UNSW School of Art & Design stands on an important place of learning and exchange first occupied by the Bidjigal and Gadigal peoples.
We acknowledge the Bidjigal and Gadigal peoples as the Traditional Custodians of the land that our students and staff share, create and operate on. We pay our respects to Elders past and present and extend this respect to all First Nations peoples across Australia. Sovereignty has never been ceded.
