WIL for students
The best way to learn the practical skills required after graduation is to apply your theoretical knowledge in real-world environments. WIL helps you acquire these skills while earning credit for your degree.
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Work Integrated Learning
Good things happen when you’re outside your comfort zone, away from the classroom and beyond the textbooks. That’s why integrated practical experience is embedded into all of our degrees.
Work Integrated Learning (WIL) forges strong partnerships with leading local and global organisations and challenges and inspires students to acquire practical workplace skills. This could mean participating in a clinical or professional work placement, practicum, internship or project-based learning.
Some unique WIL opportunities our students have experienced
News
News • 12 Nov 2020
Inaugural employability excellence achievers unveiled
The students, staff, businesses and community partners who inspire the University of Newcastle’s reputation for producing work-ready graduates have been recognised in the institution’s inaugural Employability Excellence Awards.
News • 11 Nov 2020
Vale Dr Ken Sutton
Vale Dr Ken Sutton receives a special mention in the University of Newcastle Excellence Awards for his incredible efforts in coordinating Work Integrated Learning.
News • 10 Nov 2020
Mr Daniel Matas: Bringing students the buzz that comes from real life practice
Daniel Matas has been awarded the University of Newcastle Work Integrated Learning Staff Member of the Year for his proactive approach in initiating programs that in conjunction with the Local Court and local legal practitioners, create unique opportunities for students to gain exposure to the profession and have them ‘practice-ready’ in time for graduation.
The University of Newcastle acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands within our footprint areas: Awabakal, Darkinjung, Biripai, Worimi, Wonnarua, and Eora Nations. We also pay respect to the wisdom of our Elders past and present.