Psychology Internship Program

Gain valuable experience applying your psychology knowledge and skills in a real-world environment.

The School of Psychology offers undergraduate students (in the Bachelor of Psychological Science, Bachelor of Psychology (Advanced), and those studying psychology through graduate entry) the opportunity to potentially undertake one or two internships – Psychology Internship (PSYCHOL 3028) and Research Internship (PSYCHOL 3029) – pending space in their program.

Our internships offer students the opportunity to gains hands on experience in a psychology-related role to further build knowledge and skills and provide guidance about future career aspirations. Students may be hosted within a business, government, not-for-profit or university environment.

Internships are an excellent way to demonstrate to future employers your ability to use your psychology-related knowledge and skills in the workplace, as well as showcase other important career skills such as interpersonal, communication, team, time-management and organisational skills. Having two internship courses also enables student to explore whether their interests and abilities are more aligned with applied psychology or research.

  • Internships are only offered during Semester 1 and 2 offered as a 3-unit elective for students in second or third year and typically commence in line with Semester start but may differ depending on requirements of the host.
  • Internships are typically 18 days (126 hours) in duration, usually over a 9-week period (2 days per week); days and dates negotiated directly with host organisation.
  • Students cannot self-enrol; unless self-sourced, internships are by application only and students will be selected through a competitive process with successful students enrolled by the Central Internships Team.
  • Students will be required to provide a cover letter, resume and complete an online video interview to apply for an internship.
  • Opportunities will be limited, applying for an advertised opportunity does not guarantee an internship.
  • In addition to tasks completed at their host organisation, students are required to complete university assignments.