Opportunities in your faculty
Your curriculum is at the heart of your employability
Your course provides a foundation for developing your employability. Every subject, assessment, placement, and activity helps you apply theory to practice, build confidence, and demonstrate your capabilities to future employers.
As a student in the Faculty of Architecture, Building and Planning, you’ll develop communication and critical thinking through your studies, empowering you to navigate diverse career pathways with confidence. Alongside your degree, you can tap into a rich ecosystem of complementary services, activities and opportunities across the University, enabling you to broaden your experience, expand your networks and realise your full potential.
Your employability journey starts now
You can start strengthening your employability from day one. From early connections in mentoring programs and student clubs to final-year placements and projects, every experience and skill you build becomes part of your growing professional portfolio.
1. Experiential learning
Hands-on learning experiences help you apply theory to real-world contexts and build confidence.
There are plenty of opportunities to enrol in subjects that are partially or entirely taught overseas. Gain an international perspective and expand your horizons by studying in another country.
A number of subjects offered by the University are termed 'quota subjects' or 'quota restricted subjects'. These are usually workshops or subjects with a travel component where the capacity for large enrolment is limited by available resources such as workshop space, machinery and accommodation as well as because of the mode of teaching.
2. Connections and community
Learning is relationship-rich. Through lecturers, peers, industry partners, alumni, clubs, and societies, you build networks that deepen learning, broaden perspectives, and create
Are you interested in understanding more about what life will be like once you graduate? Would you like to get more advice and guidance about how to begin your career?
Clubs and societies for Bachelor of Design and MSD students.
3. Support to succeed
Employability is supported through subject and course-based learning, embedded skills development, and careers education.
Work Integrated Learning (WIL) subjects are designed to provide students with professional experience in an area related to their field of study or the career they are working towards. The aim of providing industry-specific opportunities is to enable you to develop skills that will enhance your prospects of gaining meaningful employment and building your career for the future.
Opportunities to boost your employability
Whatever your goals, we’re here to help you identify the right opportunities and confidently translate your experiences into the attributes and skills employers are actively seeking.
Real-world experiences and capability building
A co-curricular recognition program builds your skills and recognises capability with verified digital credentials.
Beginner friendly entrepreneurship competition for groups of 2-6 students.
Paid on-campus internships.
Students@Work program for flexible on-campus casual employment.
Experience new cultures, develop valuable skills and prepare for a global future.
Exclusive job listings for UniMelb students.
Solve a real-life business challenge and win an 8-week paid internship at Bupa.
Fund your idea and help improve the university or the wider community.
Networking and mentoring
Connect with UniMelb alumni for career insights.
Grow your network and develop career confidence.
The University’s centre for innovation and entrepreneurship.
Expand your network and strengthen learning strategies with other students.
LMS module with tips for successful mentoring relationships.
Explore a wide range of clubs, connect with others and get involved on campus.
Meet other graduate students and get involved in groups that match your interests and goals.
Leadership and volunteering
Mentor new students and gain leadership skills.
Become a student delegate and develop professional skills while improving the University.
Lead programs and events on campus.
Volunteering opportunities for students.
Help new students settle in and grow your leadership skills.
Make an impact and contribute towards the international students’ community.
Expand your leadership skills through participation in workshops, focus groups, interviews and surveys.
Translate your experiences and get support
You can access a range of supports including career readiness tools and planning, assistance preparing for job applications, interviews, placements and settling into a new job, as well as workshops and personalised career advice.
Workshops and events
Events to secure internships and part-time work.
Workshops for graduate job readiness.
A week of events and activities to build your employability.
English practice and cultural exchange sessions.
Programs designed for graduate students with tools and resources for your career.
Digital tools and resources
AI resume review & scoring tool.
Free online learning modules to explore career options and prepare for job applications.
Interactive tool to assess career readiness and plan actions.
The Wellbeing Hub has a range of resources to help you enhance skills, build resilience and connect with others.
Advice and help
20-minute tailored career planning sessions.
Peer help with resumes, interviews and job search.
Support and employment opportunities for students living with disability illness and injury.
Need enrolment assistance?
Stop 1 provides enrolment and other support to Bachelor of Design, Bachelor of Environments and Melbourne School of Design students.