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Internship II (Semester Long) (MULT90019)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 25On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Semester 1
Semester 2
Overview
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Students enrolled in this subject will be assisted to find a placement in a professional working environment where they will gain direct exposure to professional practice in their chosen field. They will work under the guidance of a senior staff member, with additional support from the subject co-ordinator. As well as taking part in the host organisation's day-to-day work, students will undertake a research project of concrete and practical benefit to the host organisation or the broader industry. The research topic will be negotiated between the student, the organisation's management and the subject co-ordinator. Students seeking to undertake the research internship in their current place of employment must consult the subject coordinator.
Intended learning outcomes
Upon successful completion students will have:
- acquired an extensive knowledge of the conditions, cultures and practices of a range of workplaces;
- developed skills in conducting effective and timely research, analysis and report-writing;
- gained practical vocational experience in an industry setting;
- applied professional concepts, frameworks and techniques in a vocational setting;
- gained significant insight into the complexities of professional decision making and management; and
- developed a capacity to critically evaluate their experience and to share their findings through written and oral reports.
Generic skills
Upon successful completion students will have:
- advanced their communication skills through contributions to seminar discussions and presentations, and participation in workplace-based discussions and reporting sessions;
- developed their research, analytical and writing skills;
- expanded their conceptual skills and creative thinking;
- increased their capacity for effective teamwork through group discussions and collaboration with the workplace mentor and other staff; and
- developed their time management and planning skills through managing subject workload requirements and work placement commitments.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
This subject should be completed during the second half of the degree. It is expected that students will have achieved an average grade of 70% or higher during the first half of their degree or have secured special permission to enrol from the subject coordinator.
Students are required to apply for this subject in the semester prior to commencement of the internship, via the online application form: https://artsunimelb.formstack.com/forms/internship_application
Permission from the internship coordinator is required.
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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MULT90025 | Internship II (Year Long) |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
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12.5 |
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Students undertaking an internship with a host agency may be required to satisfy a number of requirements, including:
- undergoing a recent National Police Record Check
- holding a valid Working with Children Check for the relevant state/territory
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Additional details
- 8,000 words of written work (80%), due three weeks after the conclusion of the placement.
- A 2,000-word reflective journal assignment (20%), due three weeks after the conclusion of the placement.
- Hurdle: Students are required to attend a minimum of 100% of classes in order to pass this subject.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Kasim Sharif Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 20 - 25 days placement and 1x3-hour seminar at the beginning and end of semester Total time commitment 340 hours Teaching period 27 February 2017 to 28 May 2017 Last self-enrol date 10 March 2017 Census date 31 March 2017 Last date to withdraw without fail 5 May 2017 Assessment period ends 23 June 2017 Semester 1 contact information
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Kasim Sharif Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 20 - 25 days placement and 1x3-hour seminar at the beginning and end of semester Total time commitment 340 hours Teaching period 24 July 2017 to 22 October 2017 Last self-enrol date 4 August 2017 Census date 31 August 2017 Last date to withdraw without fail 22 September 2017 Assessment period ends 17 November 2017 Semester 2 contact information
Time commitment details
340 hours
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
- Subject notes
Students are required to apply for this subject in the semester prior to commencement of the internship, via the online application form: https://artsunimelb.formstack.com/forms/internship_application
- Off-campus study
This subject has a workplace component
Semester-long internship subject
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Last updated: 3 November 2022