At Swinburne, our students have countless opportunities to get involved whether that be through internships and placements, becoming a peer mentor or volunteering. 

See what our students have to say about their Swinburne journey. 

Business students

  • Books and a laptop in a library

    Diploma of Library and Information Services

    Shaleha's story

    With the skills and knowledge from her course, Shaleha is prepared to step straight into the industry once qualified. 

  • Sherry Jiang

    Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping

    Sherry's story

    Once a migrant student at Swinburne, Sherry is now a Student Success Coach dedicated to supporting migrant students.

Design students

  • A black and white headshot of Kieran, in a black t-shirt and gazing off camera.

    Bachelor of Design (Industrial Design)(Honours)

    Kieran

    Bachelor of Design (Industrial Design) (Honours) student Kieran turned competing in a class competition to a full-time design career. 

  • Swinburne design students and Tradeswomen Australia representatives gathered in front of their tram on its launch day.

    Bachelor of Design (Communication Design)(Honours)

    Andrea and Thomas

    Bachelor of Design (Communication Design) (Honours) student's Andrea and Thomas saw their work rolling through the city on a tram.

  • Nellie, an Advanced Diploma of Graphic Design student from Swinburne, representing Australia in WorldSkills 2024.

    Advanced Diploma of Graphic Design

    Nellie's story

    With a design diploma from Swinburne, Nellie has reached first place in Australia and competed on a world stage.

Information Technology students

  • Ben, a Certificate IV in Cyber Security student at Swinburne

    Certificate IV in Cyber Security

    Ben's story

    Former head chef Ben pivots from the kitchen with a newfound passion in cyber security.

Trades students

  • Melinda, a Certificate III in Engineering – Mechanical Trade alumni

    Certificate III in Engineering – Mechanical Trade

    Melinda's story

    Melinda was unsure of her future until a lightbulb moment in Year 12 launched her into a trades career from strength to strength.

  • A carpenter sanding a block of wood

    Certificate III in Carpentry

    Nathan's story

    Studying a trade can be overwhelming as the path to becoming fully qualified is not always easy – even when pursuing a field that you love.

  • Female carpenter working with wooden planks in workshop.

    Certificate II in Building and Construction Pre-apprenticeship – Carpentry

    Tori's story

    Tori is a carpentry apprentice who understands the perseverance needed to enter the industry as a woman.

  • Michael, a Certificate III in Plumbing student, at a work site

    Certificate III in Plumbing

    Michael's story

    After a career change in his thirties, Michael eventually becomes a fully qualified plumber (and electrician).