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Internship | Swinburne University, Sarawak, Malaysia

Internship

 

Internship

Internship allows Swinburne Sarawak current students to experience real work environment and gain a competitive edge while studying. It lasts eight to ten weeks during the study break.

At Internship Host, current students will be able to practise theories and case studies into real work scenario, thus able to adapt to the challenges and demands of the work environment.

Getting ready for an internship experience

Student responsibility in the internship experience

  • Write a resume and a cover letter for the internship application.
  • Contact the preferred internship host to obtain relevant information about the internship requirements before interviewing for the intern position.
  • Secure the internship by following-up with the internship host in a timely manner. We recommend the follow-up should be 6 weeks before the formal internship period/study break.
  • The internship must relate to an academic program.
  • A non-engineering current student is expected to have completed and passed 12 core units or 150 credit points before applying for an internship by checking his or her enrolment status with the head of department.
  • An engineering current student is expected to consult and liaise with the Industrial Placements Coordinator at the School of Engineering and Science for the compulsory completion of the unit EAT20008 Professional Experience in Engineering.
  • An engineering current student who has successfully completed the unit EAT20008 Professional Experience in Engineering and wishes to gain further internship experience through a non-assessed internship may apply for an internship application letter after the Employability team has verified the engineering current student’s unit completion status with the Industrial Placements Coordinator (Engineering).
  • Participate in and gain exposures to real work assignments and decisions during the internship.
  • Perform all tasks assigned to the best of the ability, to meet all standards of work and to follow policies, procedures and work schedules established by the internship host.

Internship Application

  • Current student completes an Internship Application Letter.
  • The current student is expected to send the internship application letter together with the reviewed resume and reviewed cover letter to the preferred internship host.
  • Important dates:
Formal Internship Period Internship Application Due Date
23 Jun 2025 - 29 Aug 2025 23 May 2025
22 Dec 2025 - 27 Feb 2026 21 Nov 2025

Notes:

1. The formal internship periods are confirmed at the time of publication and subject to change.
2. Any updates will be notified to the current students via Swinburne e-mail, and Swinburne Sarawak Employability Social Media.
3. Current students are required to apply in the correct internship period and follow the designated study planner to avoid any inconveniences.
4. Any internship applications received after the due date will be processed for the subsequent formal internship period.

Internship Offer

  • The current student who has accepted an offer from an internship host, or whose internship application has been approved by an internship host must immediately inform the Employability team within 5 business days after accepting the internship offer.

Internship Insurance Coverage

Internship Host Declaration

  • It is expected that the internship host to provide a safe work environment, meaningful industry-engaged learning, effective mentoring via a supportive line supervisor, a detailed orientation, necessary resources, training, and personal protective equipment, and local resolutions when work issues arise.


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