Student matching and selection

Different courses have varying methods for connecting placement hosts with students. Depending on the course, matching methods may include one or more of the following:

Preferencing: Students preference placement opportunities from a selection of placement options that have been vetted and approved by the University. University staff then review preferences and allocate students to a placement opportunity that aligns with their preferences.
Allocated (no application): University staff will allocate available placements to students without a preferencing, application or interview process.
Allocated (with application): Students will apply and/or attend an interview with organisations offering positions within their course. The organisations will review applicants and select their final candidates.
Student-sourced placements: Students may ask their current employer to act as their host, approach organisations to host them for the duration of their placement, or apply for advertised roles and ask the employer to act as their placement host.

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.