Open doors to industry and unlock a world of opportunities

Griffith students get inside access to industry with many of our degrees offering work placements, overseas field trips and industry projects for real clients.

With critical roles to play in shaping current and future trends, our industry connections give you practical work experience that will put into perspective the knowledge you are gaining and enhance your skills.

Internships

As part of your studies, you'll have the opportunity to complete an internship or work-based learning project, ensuring that you graduate with the skills to set you on the path for a vibrant career.

Internships give you the chance to take on projects for real clients to develop​ advanced professional knowledge and practical experience​.​

Dedicated placement officers will help to link you with industry partners including:

  • ABC
  • Channel 9
  • Channel 7
  • Radio Metro
  • City of Gold Coast
  • Gold Coast Titans
  • Gold Coast Suns
  • Brisbane Roar
  • Surfing Australia
  • Swimming Australia
  • Inside Travel Group
  • Ruby PR
  • Olive Louise Social
  • Superdream Marketing Agency
  • Queensland Ballet
  • Queensland Museum
  • Migrate
  • International Association of Business Communicators
  • Stardust Media
  • Brisbane Chinese Language School
Alex Fenwick

Alex Fenwick

Communication and Business

"I completed an industry internship at Superdream, a full-service marketing firm in Brisbane. Having the opportunity to put my knowledge and skills learned while studying into practice was helpful in instilling confidence in my work and abilities that no assignment feedback could possibly mirror. Discovering your ideas are translatable and applicable in a real industry setting is especially validating."

Ben Harden standing on volcano in Vanuatu

Ben Harden

Communication (Journalism)

"‘My experiences at Griffith–from a trip to Vanuatu, to industry mentors and internships–prepared me for the jump from university to a working professional."

Nevie Silo

Nevie Silo

Arts and Business

"As part of my studies, I spent a year in Japan and two weeks in Fiji, which enriched my academic journey and broadened my perspective. The experiences and insights I gained through these exchanges and internships have been instrumental in shaping my vision to create a positive impact on society."

Sam Viviers

Sam Viviers

Languages and Linguistics

"In my final year at Griffith, I undertook an internship with Migrate, an accredited agency in qualified migration and studies abroad. This opportunity helped me achieve a level of Spanish proficiency I once only dreamed of. Now, I’m in Bogotá, Colombia, working as an intern with their sister office.”

Contact us

Would you like to partner with us or know more about our internships?

Study tours

Undertake global mobility tours with academic staff and expand your horizons.​ Study tours may include:

Muslim World Study tour

Discover the diverse people, history and culture of Islamic civilisation in this four week tour to countries like Bosnia, Malaysia, Morocco, Qatar, Turkey and/or Spain.

Japan Study tour

Deepen your understanding and appreciation for the Japanese language and culture, history and nature.

Vanuatu Climate Change Study tour

With a focus on climate change communication in the Pacific, you'll have the opportunity to meet with in-country experts in the field and work on values-led communication projects.

Unlock your potential beyond the classroom

You'll find many opportunities to get involved with the community, build professional and social networks and strengthen your skills through engagement with:

Facilities

Develop a unique skill set to work across multiple professions, fields and disciplines in our various studio facilities across our Gold Coast and South Brisbane campuses.

  • Digital TV and radio studios
  • Editing suites
  • Writing and media studio
  • Journalism studios

You’ll gain industry exposure and advanced skills in multimedia production, strategic communication, critical writing and editing, creative thinking and more.

We offer facility tours and presentations across both campuses and can also arrange for our staff, lecturers or current students to visit your school and talk to students, highlighting our different areas of study.

Independent Internship

An Independent Internship provides you with an opportunity to prepare, undertake and reflect on an intensive Work Integrated Learning (WIL) experience in a professional context.

'I enjoyed the Independent internship because I was able to work in a real life situation and gain experience all while practicing Japanese. I met wonderful people dedicated to their field and having the opportunity to expand one's knowledge outside the classroom is truly an invaluable experience.'
Evangelina Sakugawa, Bachelor of Languages and Linguistics.

'Through this course, you will develop advanced professional knowledge and skills related to your major as well as make connections for your future career. Independent Internships will teach you the necessary skills of flexibility, taking initiative and working on a variety of tasks in different environments.' Dr Kumiko Katayama, Independent Internship Convenor.

Find out more

Put into practice your knowledge and skillset

'I recently completed a double degree in Public Relations and Communication with Business (Marketing). I was incredibly excited by the opportunities for creative and innovative thinking that was afforded to me by this degree combination. This enthusiasm was bolstered by my experiences during my time completing my industry internship which saw me working at Superdream, a full-service marketing firm based in Brisbane.

Being provided the opportunity to put into practice the knowledge and skillset honed by my time studying was helpful in instilling a confidence in my work and abilities that no assignment feedback could possibly mirror. Being told your ideas are translatable and applicable in a real life, industry setting is especially validating, with my internship experience allowing me to bridge the gap between my studies and the implementation of professional practice. My first year self would not have believed that in a matter of just a few short years I would be responsible for curating grand openings, liaising with celebrities and politicians and working with some of the largest not-for-profit organisations in Australia. I am eager to see what further opportunities these experiences will grant me post-graduation and into the future as I begin forging my career in Marketing and Public Relations.'

~ Alex Fenwick, 2020 graduate

Internship opens door to journalism career

Rebecca Masters is a firm believer in the power of internships. The senior producer with 9news.com.au landed a graduate cadetship with a regional newspaper simply because she had made such a strong impression when she’d completed an internship there. ‘Having this practical experience built into the Griffith journalism degree gave me the push I needed to get out there into some newsrooms, gain some practical knowledge and build relationships.’

Rebecca Masters, Senior Producer, 9news.com.au

Read more

High School and Community Opportunities

Experience Griffith

Experience days allow you to get a taste of University life. Meet lecturers and staff from your specific area of interest, as well as like-minded students from other schools. Our student engagement team can provide a virtual online presentation to get you thinking about tertiary education and life after high school.

You can also access a full range of digital resources, such as presentations, videos and key information to help you make informed decisions.

Find out more

Head Start program

Our Head Start program provides the opportunity for motivated students to study a course (subject) at Griffith while completing your high school studies.

With the tuition fee covered by the University, the program lets you sample university life at Griffith, learn from industry leaders and stretch your academic boundaries.

Find out more

MLTAQ Gold Coast Speech Contest

Our School is proud to be a major sponsor for the Modern Language Teachers’ Association of Qld (MLTAQ) Gold Coast Speech Contest.

The Queensland Japanese Speech Contest held in conjunction with it on the same day is the State Final for the Japanese language, meaning winners of regional speech contests in Queensland including Griffith students enthusiastically compete their speech skills.

Find out more about MLTAQ

Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT)

The JLPT is an internationally recognised qualification which tests the Japanese proficiency of non-native speakers. In Brisbane, both the July and December tests are administered by the School of Humanities, Languages, and Social Science, Griffith University on behalf of the Japan Foundation and are open to all non-native Japanese speakers.

Follow on Facebook @jlptbrisbane

Language Teachers’ Forum

Our Language Teachers’ Forum brings together language teachers and researchers and others interested in language teaching.  Join us for some great discussions on new ideas and directions. It is also a great way for current teachers to earn hours towards the Professional Development requirements of the Qld. College of Teachers. Contact Leigh Kirwan for more details.

View previous forums:

HLSS Youtube channel

Studying at Griffith

Apply to study

Student enquiries

Student Connect

Griffith International

Griffith International

Location, delivery and postal address
Nathan Campus
School of Humanities, Languages
and Social Science - Nathan
School Administration Office
N16, Macrossan Building, Room 2.24
170 Kessels Road, Nathan Qld 4111
Phone: (07) 3735 7674
or international: +61 7 3735 7674
Location, delivery and postal address
Gold Coast Campus
School of Humanities, Languages
and Social Science - Gold Coast
School Administration Office
G30, Arts and Education Building, Room 4.02
Parklands Drive, Southport Qld 4222
Phone: (07) 5552 8626
or international: +61 7 5552 8626

Griffith Experts

Find a Griffith Expert

Search