Key information

Internship provider: The ArtBound Initiative

Location: New York City, USA

Dates: 25 November 2025 – 20 February 2026

Duration: 12 weeks

Academic credit: International Internship (Extended) Unit 25CP or other course-related experiential units

Cost: US$3,250 (approx. A$5,200) + visa, airfares, accommodation and living costs

Funding:

  • A$2,000 Swinburne Abroad Travel Grants available
  • A4,122 or $8,245 OS-HELP Loans are available for eligible students

Application deadline: 1 June 2025

Overview

Immerse yourself in the vibrant tapestry of American culture and industry with our New York City Internships program. Explore diverse industries, gain hands-on experience, and build connections that will shape your future career. Experience the energy of these iconic cities firsthand as you embark on a transformative internship journey.

Study areas

Undergraduate and Postgraduate:

  • Arts (Literature and Creative Writing, Screen Studies and Popular Culture, and Ethics and Technology) 
  • Business (Business Administration, Management, Project Management, Public Relations, Event Management, and Marketing)
  • Design (Communication Design, Motion Design, Visual Arts, Visual Merchandising, Photo Media, Digital Media Design, UX Interaction Design)
  • Film and Television (Film and Screen Production, Animation and Screen and Media)
  • IT (Digital Media Technologies)
  • Media and Communication (Advertising, Cinema and Screen Studies, Creative Writing and Literature, Digital Advertising Technology, Journalism, Media Industries, Professional Writing and Editing, Public Relations and Social Media)
     

Important note: These study areas are just a guide, and availability of relevant internships depends on many individual factors. Sourcing internships for some study areas and majors may be more challenging than others. If your study area is not listed here, but you are interested in this destination, please let us know and we can confirm with the internship provider.

Note for postgraduate students: Unfortunately, internships are not available for postgraduate students unless they have a course-specific project unit on the study plan that can be used for internship experience, given the niche and specific nature of courses and study areas. Postgraduate students should inquire with Swinburne Abroad's Overseas Internships Advisor before applying for a program to confirm availability.

Eligibility

Specific eligibility requirements depend on the academic unit being utilised, but all students must meet these minimum program eligibility criteria:

Undergraduate:

  • Completing an undergraduate course in the study areas listed above
  • Completed at least 100 CP (8 units) if you intend to use a course-specific unit or 150 CP (12 units) if you want to use the International Internship unit
  • Have an average weighted mark of at least 60% (or satisfy additional eligibility criteria if mark is between 50-60%)
  • Have available space in your course for the applicable academic unit (domestic students may be able overload their degree)

Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts on the Upper West Side of Manhattan

Program cost

US$3,250 (Apprximately A$5,200)

Inclusions

  • Personalised Coaching Curriculum
  • Guaranteed Internship Placement
  • Travel and Visa Support
  • Networking events and webinars
  • Continued support throughout the program
  • Emergency support
  • Swinburne travel insurance 

Exclusions

  • Accommodation (optional housing arrangements available through ArtBound)
  • Tuition fees associated with the selected unit for internship
  • Airfares
  • Visa expenses 
  • Daily living expenses 
     

Funding

Funding your overseas journey may be easier than you think!

Swinburne Abroad Travel Grants

This program has a limited amount of A$2,000 Swinburne Abroad Travel Grants available.

These grants can help offset travel and living expenses for your overseas internship and are available to both Domestic and International UG or PG students. They are allocated on a rolling basis upon acceptance of a place on the program.

OS-HELP Loan

Eligible Australian students can apply for an Australian Government OS-HELP Loan of either A$4,122 or A$8,245 (for study outside of Asia) to help cover costs associated with your overseas program. 

For more information about the OS-HELP Loan, other forms of funding and eligibility see  our Fee Help and Scholarships page. 

Application

Applications will be assessed on a rolling basis, with places (and scholarships) allocated to the first students to complete a full application and meet eligibility criteria.

Note: You can only submit an application for one overseas internship program per application cycle.

Final deadline for applications: 1 June 2025
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