Examples of work-integrated learning courses
Discover some of the courses we offer with a work-integrated learning component, such as an internship, placement, or project.
Browse a sample of undergraduate and postgraduate placements and projects, and find out who to contact for more information.
The placements and projects are grouped under their related areas or faculties. Use the list below as a general guide—it’s not a complete list, and courses and contact details may be subject to change.
If your interests or work area don’t match the options listed here, contact wil@vuw.ac.nz or get in touch with the relevant school or faculty to discuss your needs.
Technology and science
Undergraduate internships or placements
- Data Science (DATA 351)
Postgraduate internships or placements
- Software Development (SWEN 589)
- UX Design (MDDN 502) (May also be an industry project)
- Science in Society (SCIS 587)
- Climate Change (CCSP 511)
- Environment Science (ENSC 410)
- Data Science (DATA 581)
- Statistics (STAT 581)
Industry Alliance Programme
The Industry Alliance Programme supports a number of internships, placements, and projects in the Faculty of Science and the Faculty of Engineering. The key contact for this programme—and for work-integrated learning in both faculties—is Industry Engagement Manager, Conrad Spohr.
Email conrad.spohr@vuw.ac.nz.
Business and government
Undergraduate practicums
Undergraduate consultancy and capstone projects
Postgraduate consultancy and capstone projects
- Human Resources and Employment Relations (HRER 405)
- Business Analysis (MBUA 532)
- Global Business (GBUS 580)
Professional Programmes Office
The Professional Programmes Office supports a number of work-integrated learning projects at the Wellington School of Business and Government. The key contact for work-integrated learning in the PPO and WSBG is Work-Integrated Learning Coordinator Nicole Green.
Email nicole.green@vuw.ac.nz.
Humanities and education
Undergraduate internships
Postgraduate placements
- Arts Practice (Theatre, Film, and Music) (ARTS 490)
- Parliamentary Internship—Political Studies (POLS 428)
- Social and Cultural Studies (SACS 428)
- Kia Kauti/Internship—Maori Studies (MAOR 512)
- Communications (COMS 590)
- Museum and Heritage Internship (MHST 525)
- Politics, Policy, and Economics (PHPE 590)
The Early Childhood undergraduate degree and the Primary and Secondary Teaching postgraduate diplomas all have professional placements as part of their degree requirements. Find out the more about these specific courses here.
Find out more about the WFHSS Internship at the Wellington Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences.
Health
Undergraduate
- Health and Wellbeing (HLWB 302)
Postgraduate
- Health Psychology Practice (HPSY 512)
Practical placements are incorporated throughout undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in Nursing and Midwifery.
Find contact details for all the schools within the Faculty of Health.
Design innovation and architecture
Undergraduate
The School of Architecture website has information about undergraduate and postgraduate study in Architectural Studies, Building Science, and Urban and Regional Planning. A number of courses offered by the School have a work-integrated learning component.