Art, architecture, planning & design placements

Students studying a Master of Architecture can undertake an internship, placement or industry-based project as one of their elective courses (GRAP 5004 AAD Internship). This involves undertaking a short-term work placement of 180 hours (approximately five weeks full-time or equivalent part-time) with an industry partner, with final work arrangements negotiated between the host organisation and the student. The main placement period is November–February, although placements may be undertaken outside this period if agreed by the University, the student and the industry partner. Placements are generally allocated through a competitive interview process.

The aim of the architecture placement program is to provide students with specialised practical expertise in applying their discipline knowledge and skills within a work integrated learning environment, to compile the outcomes of that experience as a professional and transferable product, and critically reflect upon their experience.

Students will apply advanced and specialised expertise to document and critically analyse the practical application of discipline-specific knowledge and skills in modern organisations and prepare for the transition to employment.

The activities undertaken as part of the internship will focus on the development of professional skills, including professional communication processes and techniques, client liaison and interfacing with allied professions. Whilst it is anticipated that the majority of work undertaken will be project-based, the internship will also provide an opportunity for students to more broadly observe and analyse work practices and procedures in an architectural office, and to participate in other related activities such as site visits, meetings and research.