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CDEV6400 Professional Internship

Complete an internship directly with an organisation and develop your professional skills.

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Through CDEV6400 Professional Internship, you will gain relevant professional experience and skills, while earning 6 units of credit towards your degree. 

This course is open to undergraduate and postgraduate students from all degrees, and you can complete an internship with an industry, government, or community partner organisation.  

Course content is delivered flexibly online and assessment tasks are designed to help you make the most of your internship, reflect on and showcase your professional experience. 

You can source your own internship opportunity or apply for opportunities advertised by Employability.
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Enrolment eligibility

Please note that CDEV6400 Professional Internship is not a self-enrolled course and it is open to both undergraduate and postgraduate students. 

To be eligible to enrol, you must have:

  • at least 6 UOC of space remaining in your degree 
  • a UNSW-approved internship 
  • completed at least 48 UOC (undergraduate only) 
  • good academic standing (all students) 

Attention Engineering students: Students who are undertaking an accredited Engineering degree can only take CDEV6400 elective once they have completed their ENGG4999 60-day mandatory requirement.  

CreditsGeneral educationFree electiveFinal Year SynthesisWIL
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Please note:

Please be advised that Employability does not have visibility over individual students' study progressions. As such, we are unable to confirm your eligibility to enrol in the course. It is the student's responsibility to consult with their faculty or academic advisor to confirm eligibility and ensure alignment with their study progression and graduation requirements.

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Internships

There are two pathways to securing an internship for this course:

1. Student-sourced internships

Please note your internship must be approved by UNSW to enrol in CDEV6400. 

Information about internship requirements and how to apply can be found here: CDEV6400 self-sourced internships

Summer Term and Term 1 2027

  • Applications for Summer Term 2027 close on Monday, 14 December 2026. 
  • Applications for Term 1 2027 close on Sunday, 7 February 2027.

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2. Employability internship opportunities

Students can apply for available opportunities through Employability. Internship requirements and recruitment processes may vary. Please make sure to carefully read all available details. 

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Frequently asked questions
    • Internship must be hosted by an organisation in Australia that:
      • can provide appropriate supervision and guidance during the internship,
      • can provide a safe work environment,
      • complies with relevant legislation, standards and regulations (e.g., the Fair Work Act),
      • can sign UNSW's Domestic WIL Agreement
    • Internship tasks must provide an authentic work learning experience that is relevant to your degree and/or career plans.
    • Internship length must be at least 100 hours (approx. 14 full workdays)
    • Unpaid internships cannot exceed 150 hours (approx. 22 full workdays)
    • Internships must be completed during the term of enrolment

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  • Yes, as long as the internship meets the CDEV6400 Professional Internship course requirements.

    Please note that for unpaid internships:

    • Your internship must provide a genuine learning opportunity that is relevant to your career plans.
    • Your internship MUST be approved by UNSW before you commence. UNSW public liability and personal accident insurance does not become active until your internship has been approved.
    • Your internship must be at least 100 hours and cannot exceed 130 hours. 
    • Your internship must be completed during the term of enrolment.

  • Yes, as long as the internship meets the CDEV6400 Professional Internship course requirements.

    Please note that for paid internships:

    • Your internship must provide a genuine learning opportunity that is relevant to your career plans.
    • Your internship must be at least 100 hours.
    • Your internship must be completed during the term of enrolment. 

  • You can source an internship opportunity with your current employer as long as it meets the CDEV3400 requirements. Your internship must be distinct from your usual duties and provide a professional development and learning opportunity.
    • SMART Resume: An online tool that provides AI-based feedback on your resume, allowing you to create a new or update an existing resume.
    • Job Boards: UNSW offers two exclusive job boards tailored specifically for UNSW students. Discover hundreds of opportunities, including full-time, part-time, graduate, and internship roles.
    • Resource Hub: Practical guides to support every stage of your career journey, from exploring career options to securing a job offer, can be accessed on Moodle.
    • Individual Coaching: Chat with a UNSW Career Coach who can support you with your career plan and internship search questions.

  • Vision Science students should contact: Nayuta Yoshioka n.yoshioka@unsw.edu.au

  • Co-op students should contact: cooprog@unsw.edu.au