Creative Internships in New York City and Chicago

Key information

Internship provider: The ArtBound Initiative

Location: New York City and Chicago, USA

Dates: 30 November 2026 – 19 February 2027

Duration: 12 weeks

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

Cost: 3,250 USD (approx. 5,000 AUD) plus visa, airfare, accommodation and living costs

Funding:

•  A$8,442 OS-HELP Loans are available for eligible students

Application deadline: 1 June 2026

Overview

Experience the energy of two of the United States’ most iconic cities with our New York City & Chicago Internships program.

From the fast-paced, global hub of New York City to the creative and dynamic landscape of Chicago, you’ll have the opportunity to explore diverse industries, gain hands-on experience, and build meaningful professional connections.

Study areas

Undergraduate

• Arts: Literature and Creative Writing, Screen Studies and Popular Culture, Ethics and Technology
• Business: Business Administration, Management, Project Management, Public Relations, Event Management, Marketing
• Design: Communication Design, Motion Design, Visual Arts, Visual Merchandising, Photo Media, Digital Media Design, UX Interaction Design
• Film and Television: Film & Screen Production, Animation, Screen and Media
• Information Technology: 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, 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 intend to use the international internship unit
• Have an average weighted mark of at least 60% (or satisfy additional eligibility criteria if the mark is between 50-60%)
• Have available space in your course for the applicable academic unit (domestic students may be able to overload their degree