Hi everyone,
I’m a final-year Bachelor of Communications (Advertising) student at Western Sydney University. I only have a compulsory 105-hour internship placement remaining before I can complete my degree.
I’ve been actively trying to secure a placement for approximately a year. I’ve applied across different companies and areas, contacted organisations directly, and revised my CV and advertising portfolio based on university feedback.
My program lead also referred me to a potential internal WSU opportunity. I rebuilt my portfolio following feedback, but I was ultimately told that there wasn’t a suitable opportunity available for my skillset. I was then advised to try WSU Careers and continue searching independently for the Summer semester, which begins in early December.
I’m looking for an approved placement in Sydney or remotely in areas such as:
- Advertising or digital marketing
- Social media and content creation
- Communications or public relations
- Campaign planning and analysis
- Media planning, copywriting or brand strategy
The placement can be full-time or part-time, but it must total 105 hours, include appropriate supervision, and be approved by WSU before commencement.
My current last-resort option is a placement agency charging $1,400 to arrange an unpaid internship. Its $400 deposit may become non-refundable once an interview is proposed, and additional charges may apply because my placement is shorter than six weeks. I’m reluctant to pay that without a firm guarantee that the placement will satisfy WSU’s requirements.
Has anyone here completed the WSU internship subject or found an internal WSU placement? Are there any university departments, Sydney organisations, legitimate no-fee services or alternative WIL pathways you would recommend?
If anyone knows an organisation that may be able to host a marketing or advertising student for 105 hours over Summer, I would be extremely grateful for an introduction. I can share my CV and portfolio privately.
I’m not expecting anyone to hand me a position—I’m just looking for practical advice or a lead after exhausting the routes I’ve been given.
Thank you.