Psychology, social work and social sciences placements

Work integrated learning and internships

Advance your learned skills with experience in a real-world setting

Placements help you build the skills and knowledge you need to succeed in your career. Gaining professional experience during your degree is a valuable step towards becoming career ready.

Once you’ve completed your placement, you’ll have real-world experience to take into your chosen profession.

Placement requirements vary between degrees. Check your program details carefully to make sure you meet the eligibility criteria and are prepared for your placement.

Program details

Psychology student placements

These courses are designed to help you:

  • apply psychology knowledge and skills in a workplace setting
  • demonstrate professional behaviours and skills in real-world environments
  • develop reflective practice as a foundation for lifelong learning and professional growth.

Bachelor of Psychology  (BPSYC)
Complete a 150-hour placement in Semester 1 or 2

Bachelor Psychology (Honours) (HPSYC)
Complete one 100-Hour placement in Semester 1 or 2

Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) (majoring in Counselling and Interpersonal Skills) (HPSYC)
Complete one 100-Hour placement in Semester 1 or 2

Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) (majoring in Cognitive Neuroscience) (HPSYC)
Complete one 100-Hour placement in Semester 1 or 2

Master of Psychology (Clinical) (MAPSC) 2026
Complete one 405 hour placement in Semester 1
Complete one 405 hour placement in Semester 2

Social work and social science student placements

Bachelor of Social Work (BSOCW)
In third and fourth year, you’ll complete two placements of 500 hours each. You’ll attend between three and five days per week (about 68 full-time equivalent days per placement).

Bachelor of Social Work (Honours) (HSOCW)
You’ll complete two placements of 500 hours each.

Bachelor of Social Science (Ageing and Disability) (BSOCS)
In your final year, you’ll complete two placements of 280 hours each. You’ll attend between two and five days per week (about 37 full-time equivalent days per placement).

Bachelor of Social Science (Human Services) (BSOCS)
In your final year, you’ll complete two placements of 280 hours each. You’ll attend between two and five days per week (about 37 full-time equivalent days per placement).

Master of Social Work (MASOW)
In first and second year, you’ll complete two placements of 500 hours each. You’ll attend between three and five days per week (about 68 full-time equivalent days per placement).

Psychology, social work or social science placements

Interested in hosting a student placement in psychology, social work or social science? 

Welcome motivated students from psychology, social work or social sciences into your workplace. They'll bring fresh insights into current trends, theories and techniques, while gaining valuable experience across different areas of your organisation. Placements can be project-based or observational, tailored to suit your needs.

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