Join the thousands of La Trobe students who have done a placement for credit in an organisation of their choice by completing an Industry Placement Elective subject. Put your theory into practice, open your professional networks and enhance your employability.
If you enrol into an Industry Placement subject and undertake a placement, you may be eligible to apply for an Industry Placement Bursary of up to $2500! Check if you are eligible and apply now for the Industry Placement Busary.
Get yourself industry ready with the Career Centre
La Trobe has a range of resources that will help you to search and prepare for your ideal placement opportunity. We’re here to support you to put your best foot forward, boost your confidence and to find your dream placement!
- Use the CV Builder or optimise your current CV
- Learn how to write a professional cover letter
- Create your elevator pitch
- Prepare and practice for an interview with Interview360
- Student Sourced Industry Placements
- Student Sourced Checklist
- Find out how to apply
- Our WBL Ambassadors share their best tips on getting organised!
Subject availability dates
| Subjects | Teaching period | Semester dates | Application close date |
| 100-hour elective subjects – Undergraduate Industry Placement subject (LTU3IND) – Postgraduate Industry Placement subject (LTU5IND) | Semester 2, 2024 | 31 July – 27 October | Wednesday 7 August |
| The Industry Placement Minor subjects (up to 400-hours) – Professional Placement 1 (LTU2PP1) – Professional Placement 2 (LTU2PP2) – Professional Placement 3 (LTU3PP3) – Professional Placement 4 (LTU3PP4) | Term 5, 2024 | 16 September – 27 October | Wednesday 4 September |
Looking to kickstart your professional development?
La Trobe has created a unique 6-week program designed to boost your self-confidence, connections and ‘in demand’ industry skills to help you become ready for work. The Industry Venture Challenge includes a 100-hour online placement (via LTU3IND) with an AI or health organisation. With a face-to-face pitching session, that allows you to connect with clients and peers, and pitch your amazing ideas! There is also a chance to win cash prizes!
Register before Wednesday 7 August, 2024.
Stay in touch
Keep up to date with placement dates, events and placement opportunities.
- Complete the Expression of Interest Form to stay up to date with everything Industry Placements!
- Follow My La Trobe on Instagram to hear all the latest on placements!
Find out more about the industry placement subjects and how to apply or email the team at: industryplacements@latrobe.edu.au