Industry Placements and Projects
The University WIL Subjects include options for undergraduate and postgraduate students. These subjects are designed to connect your academic learning with practical experience as you connect with industry to create professional networks.
Industry Placements
Industry Placement subjects
Undergraduate subjects | Subjects | Features | Delivery mode | Study periods |
Industry Placement |
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| SEM 1, 2 and SUMMER | |
Professional Placement subjects |
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| TERM 1 to TERM 6 |
Postgraduate subject | Subject | Features | Delivery mode | Study periods |
Industry Placement |
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| SEM 1, 2 and SUMMER |
Ways to source a placement
There are different ways you can access a placement through an Industry Placement subject:
- University Sourced: La Trobe secures a placement opportunity with an industry partner. This is a competitive process, and not all students will be matched to an opportunity.
- Student Sourced: Students independently source and negotiate a placement with an organisation, subject to application approval. This may also include a study abroad experience with a university approved partner.
Please note: the application instructions outline the placement sourcing options available for each subject. Find out more
Key Dates - Semester 1 2026
If you are enrolling in the Industry Placement subject, make sure you are available for the key dates.
University Sourced placements
Date | Event | Description |
2025 | ||
Monday 6 October | Subject enrolment | Enrol into the Industry Placement subject. |
Wednesday 8 October | Industry Placement Application opens | Once enrolled in the subject, the team will email you with instructions and access to submit your application. |
Wednesday 15 or 22 October | Student Information Sessions | Find out more about Industry Placements and Projects |
Wednesday 29 October | Industry Placement Application closes | The final date to submit and complete Industry Placement application form. |
Monday 10 November | Application outcome advice | Students advised of application outcomes and if shortlisted for a placement opportunity |
Monday 17 November to Friday 5 December | Host interviews | Host to contact shortlisted students for interview/confirmation of placement |
Friday 19 December | Pre-placement requirements deadline | Complete and submit all pre-placement requirements. |
2026 | ||
Monday 2 March | Semester 1 2026 commences. Placement start and end dates to be negotiated with your host. | |
Friday 29 May | 12-week semester concludes. Final assessments due. | |
Industry Projects
Industry Project subjects
Subjects | Features | Delivery mode | Study periods | |
Industry Project |
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| SEM 1, 2 and SUMMER |
The benefits
- Real-world experience: Work on genuine problems faced by organisations.
- Teamwork skills: Learn to collaborate in a multidisciplinary team, just like in the workplace.
- Industry connections: Build networks with industry partners and professionals.
- Problem-solving: Develop practical, creative, and analytical approaches to challenges.
- Communication skills: Gain experience presenting findings and recommendations to real stakeholders.
- Professional skills: Access free training on project management and writing a business case.
- Confidence: Build resilience and adaptability by working in a professional project environment.
- Stand out in a crowd: Update your CV and LinkedIn profile with new skills and industry connections.
How does it work
La Trobe University sources industry partners (clients) for you to work with to solve real industry challenges. You will be allocated to a multidisciplinary consultancy team where you will work as a team to find solutions to these challenges and present these to your clients on Pitch Day.
It's fun, it's engaging and it's a rewarding experience, both professionally and personally!
Key Dates - Semester 1 2026
If you are enrolling in the Industry Project subject, you must be available for the key dates. The Induction and Pitch days are face to face events and it’s important that you are there to meet your client, your team members and to undertake important training to prepare you for success in your industry project.
Date | Event | Description | Delivery mode |
2025 | |||
Monday 6 October | Subject enrolment | Enrol into the Industry Project subject as a first step. | Online |
Wednesday 8 October | Industry Project Intake opens | Once enrolled in the subject, the team will email you with instructions. | Online |
Wednesday 15 or 22 October | Student Information Sessions | Find out more about Industry Projects and Placements. | Online |
Friday 19 December | Pre-placement requirements deadline | Complete and submit all pre-placement requirements. | Online |
2026 | |||
Wednesday 4 February | Industry Project Intake closes | The final date for you to complete all required tasks to secure your place in an Industry Project. | Online |
Monday 2 March | Industry Project Induction Day | Onsite – Bundoora campus | |
Tuesday 24 March | Masterclass 1 - Project Management Skills | Online | |
Tuesday 21st April | Masterclass 2 - Writing a Business Case | Online | |
Tuesday 26 May | Industry Project Pitch Day | Onsite – Bundoora campus | |
Friday 29 May | 12-week online project concludes. Final assessments due. | Online | |
Contact us
If you have any questions, please reach out via the WBL Placements Enquiry Form. We’re here to help.