Co-op Internships

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Why Co-op Internships?

Co-op Internships provide domestic UNSW students who are not Co-op Scholars with the opportunity to complete a 6-month internship with a Co-op Industry Partner.

It's a fantastic way to gain real-world industry experience before graduation. Also, being awarded an internship by UNSW Co-op is an outstanding addition to your resume!

During your internship, you'll work on meaningful projects, apply your university learning in a professional environment, develop valuable workplace skills, expand your network, and gain insights into potential career pathways.

100+
placements
each year

24 weeks
full-time placement

Up to 12 UOC towards your degree

Up to $21,500 Bursary

How to apply via InPlace

Available Opportunities

Start your Expression of Interest (EOI) via InPlace to be notified when new internships are available.

Commerce

NEW OPPORTUNITIES: 6-month internships in Commerce, spanning across Strategy, Pricing, Analytics & Insights will be available with prestigious Co-op Industry Partner, American Express.

COM27-INT6S1 are 24-week placements starting in February 20267 offering 'real world' industry experience.

Placements are 24 weeks continuous and cannot be split.

Program type

Internships

Current year in program

2nd – 4th yr +

Application close

1pm Wednesday 30 September 2026


Marketing

NEW OPPORTUNITIES: 6-month internships in Marketing spanning across Brand, Customer Marketing, Acquisition and Digital Product will be available with prestigious Co-op Industry Partner, American Express

MKT27-INT6S1 are 24-week placements starting in February 2027 offering 'real world' industry experience.

Placements are 24 weeks continuous and cannot be split.

Program type

Internships

Current year in program

2nd – 4th yr +

Application close

1pm Wednesday 30 September 2026


Data Science & Decisions

NEW OPPORTUNITY: A 6-month internship in Data Science & Decisions / Advanced Mathematics is now available with prestigious Co-op Industry Partner, iCare.

DSD24-INT6R1 is a 24-week placement starting in January 2027 offering 'real world' industry experience.

Placement is 24 weeks continuous and cannot be split. 

Program type

Internships

Current year in program

2nd – 4th yr 

Application close

1pm Thursday 24 September 2026


Testimonials

Great opportunity to experience real work while being supported by UNSW. Will definitely get your foot in the door with future jobs and experiences.
ray xu
Ray Xu
Actuarial Studies intern at IAG
The placement allowed me to apply academic knowledge to real-world projects while developing practical technical, communication, and problem-solving skills. Overall, the experience was highly rewarding, strengthening my confidence, professional awareness, and readiness to transition from university into industry.
samuel leskovar
Samuel Leskovar
Electical Engineering intern at Ekistica
A very valuable experience that has not only made me more employable, but has solidified my understanding of the direction I can see my career progressing.
Nidhi Gokhale
Commerce intern at AMEX
An amazing experience and very much worth it. Throughout the placement, I feel like I have come so far in terms of soft skill development and professional confidence. I feel like getting a taste of real work has made me quite excited for my future career.
Thomas Aspinall
Mechanical Engineering intern at Weir Minerals