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- MQBS Engagement Team
- E: MQBS-Engagement@mq.edu.au
Find out more about becoming a Co-op student
Learn moreWork experience, internships and graduate employment
See the benefitsBy offering talented students professional experience within your workplace, you’ll not only gain fresh perspectives from the brightest young minds, but also foster their comprehensive education and career preparation.
Macquarie University’s Cooperative Education (Co-op) program will provide you with the opportunity to host high-achieving students in your organisation on placements.
Our students bring with them outstanding communication skills, creativity, ethical practice and demonstrated leadership potential.
Here as a student? Find out more about becoming a Co-op student.
Macquarie University is currently offering the following Co-op Program:
The Co-op program has provided me with valuable industry connections and hands-on experience in the field. Being a part of this program has allowed me to immerse myself in a community of like-minded individuals who share the same passion and determination to achieve success.
2023 | Sign up to become a Co-op partner |
2024 | Attend welcome event |
2024 | Host student visit to your organisation |
Dec 2024 - Feb 2025 | Host first student on placement |
2025 | Post-placement presentation to partners |
Jan - June 2026 | Host second student placement |
July – Dec 2026 | Host third student placement |
2027 | Post-placement presentation to partners |
2027 | Final year of engagement with Co-op students |
We are seeking industry partners in this future-focused program.
To find out more, contact the Co-op and Internships team.
The Co-op program established a strong link between the business and the MQ university, making the flow of talents easier. The co-op students also benefited from the unique working experience they were able to accumulate whilst study towards a degree. A win-win-win situation.