The PSB Placement Programme is open to full-time students who are currently enrolled in degree programmes with PSB Academy, and in their final year of study. They can opt for assistance in placement for either internship or placement opportunities through Career Services @ Student Affairs.

The PSB Placement Programme is optional, and is not a compulsory requirement for fulfilment of the degree programme. Only students who meet the selection criteria will be eligible for the PSB Placement Programme.

(Note: This PSB Placement Programme is not open to full-time students enrolled in the University of Newcastle Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) degree. BEng students are required to participate in a separate compulsory Industry Placement Programme, another form of attachment programme as specified in their degree programme)

(a) Internship Placement

We believe that students, particularly those with little or no work experience, will be better prepared to face real world challenges if they can gain useful work exposure before embarking on their career. Internships provide valuable opportunities for students to gain experience in a field of study, and to determine if they have interest in a particular career path. The duration of internship is between three to six months, subject to the needs of the respective organisations.

(b) Job Placement

Going straight into job placement usually requires much preparatory work on the part of students. Career Services@ PSB Academy will guide the students on the preparation and coordinate with the organisations in terms of providing students' resumes and arranging interviews.

Students can also pick up some practical skills in the campus while they are studying, by participating in the Student Apprentice Scheme. Under this scheme students are provided with opportunities to learn new skills such as maintenance of laboratory equipment and library duties. This scheme is especially useful for students who have no work experience but are eager to pick up some useful skills during their spare time.

Hear what our students say about how they have benefited from the PSB Placement Programme! (Read more)