Take charge of your career by enrolling in La Trobe University’s Industry Placement Elective subjects. Want to gain real-world experience and boost your job prospects while you study?
Industry Placement Elective subjects are the perfect way to apply your classroom learning in a professional setting and earn credit towards your degree at the same time.
Register for a ‘Lunch and Learn’ information session
Undergraduates
Wednesday 14 May 12 pm – 1 pm
Postgraduates
Wednesday 14 May 1 pm – 2 pm
Your career support starts here
Now is a great time to search for and secure a Semester 2 student sourced placement opportunity. Remember, preparation is the key to your success!
Check out Career Ready Assist – an interactive online tool that helps you build your career skills. Get AI-powered feedback on your CV and interview techniques to make sure you’re putting your best foot forward.
Need help with your cover letter? Visit CareerHub for handy guides and tips tailored to placement applications.
You can also find relevant workshops and info sessions by heading to the ‘Events’ section on CareerHub and searching for ‘placement’.
Student Sourced placements – Semester 2 2025
One elective available – Industry Placement Elective (100 hours)
What it is: A 100-hour placement where you’ll gain hands-on experience and develop your professional skills.
| Teaching period and dates | Placement option/subject | Application closing date | Application link |
| Sem 2, 2025 28 July – 24 October | Student Sourced placements Undergraduate: LTU3IND Postgraduate: LTU5IND | Friday 11 July | Apply now Refer to steps 1 & 2a |
More than 1 elective available – Professional Placement subjects (100–400 hours)
What it is: A series of elective placement subjects (100-400 hours) that let you build a deeper industry experience through scaffolded learning and assessment.
| Teaching period and dates | Placement option/subject | Application closing date | Application link |
| Term 4, 2025 28 July – 5 September | Student Sourced placements Professional Placement 1 LTU2PP1 Professional Placement 3 – LTU3PP3 | Monday 14 July | Apply now Refer to steps 1 & 2b |
| Term 5, 2025 15 September – 24 October | Student Sourced placements Professional Placement 2 – LTU2PP2 Professional Placement 4 – LTU3PP4 | Monday 1 September |
Industry Venture Challenge (IVC)
This 8-week project will kickstart your professional development as you work with La Trobe industry partners to find solutions to real-world industry challenges. The IVC is only available to undergraduate students who are eligible to undertake LTU3IND.
Don’t miss out on a bursary
You may be eligible for an Industry Placement Bursary of up to $1,100. Check out the bursary page for more details and how to apply.
Stay in the loop
- Fill out the Expression of Interest Form to get placement updates and reminders
- Follow @MyLaTrobe on Instagram for news and student stories
Have questions? Email us at industryplacements@latrobe.edu.au