Work Integrated Learning

The College of Science and Engineering at James Cook University is committed to training and preparing students to be productive and valued members of the workforce. To achieve this aim, our undergraduate and Masters level qualifications have a Work Integrated Learning (WIL) approach designed to develop employability skills throughout the degree by providing practical learning experiences and increasing the interaction of future employers and students through learning activities and assessments within subjects as well as placement experiences.

Student Placement is a formal component of JCU degree programs that integrates theoretical and academic learning with application in a workplace. It aims to enrich the university experience and increase student employability with hands-on experience in a workplace relevant to the student’s field of study.

The College of Science and Engineering (CSE) promotes, supports, and administers quality teaching, hands-on experiences, industry placements, and research in the areas of:

If you are a student looking for more information about Work Integrated Learning for your course of study, please visit the College of Science and Engineering Work Integrated Learning Organisation on LearnJCU. You can also contact placements@jcu.edu.au.

If you are an organisation that wishes to support student placements, you can find information in our Placement Host Handbook and can also contact the Student Placements Team placements@jcu.edu.au or 07 4781 6333 for further information.