Criminology and Sociology Internship (CRIM90006)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
Contact information
Semester 1
Semester 2
Overview
| Availability | Semester 1 Semester 2 |
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This subject is designed to provide students with hands-on professional writing and research experience in the context of the everyday operations of a social/criminal justice or community-based agency. The internship takes place over two semesters and constitutes a structured and supervised student research consultancy rather than work experience. It provides students with the opportunity to employ formal research skills such as reviewing literature, collecting and analysing data and writing reports or portfolios. It also enables students to appreciate the relationship between criminological or sociological theory and practice, explore the criminological and sociological significance of social categories (such as gender or ethnicity), enhance skills of listening, observation, and cooperation and form relevant professional contacts.
If primary research is carried out during the internship, ethics approval is the responsibility of the host organisation.
PLEASE NOTE: this subject is no longer available to students for new enrolments. Students intending to take this subject should instead enrol in CRIM90030 Criminology & Sociology Internship (Part 1) followed by CRIM90031 Criminology & Sociology Internship (Part 2).
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject students should:
- have an advanced understanding of the relevant knowledge base in the specialist area of the placement agency;
- have the ability to evaluate and synthesize the research and professional literature in this specialist area;
- have a developed understanding of skills needed to negotiate a research project or portfolio work in a professional context;
- have a developing appreciation of how to operate professionally in the workplace (eg. improve one's employability and communication skills).
Generic skills
On completion of this subject students should:
- have an advanced understanding of the relevant knowledge base in the specialist area;
- have the ability to evaluate and synthesise the research and professional literature in the specialist area;
- have well-developed problem-solving skills in the specialist area;
- have significant capacity to articulate knowledge and understanding in oral and written presentations;
- have a capacity to engage where appropriate with issues in contemporary society.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
PLEASE NOTE: this subject is no longer available to students for new enrolments. Students intending to take this subject should instead enrol in CRIM90030 Criminology & Sociology Internship (Part 1) followed by CRIM90031 Criminology & Sociology Internship (Part 2).
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| CRIM90030 | Criminology & Sociology Internship Pt 1 |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
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12.5 |
| CRIM90031 | Criminology & Sociology Internship Pt 2 |
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
Recommended background knowledge
Criminology at Undergraduate level.
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
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Additional details
- A research report or portfolio of 8000 words (80%) due at the end of the second semester of study.
- A reflective essay of 2000 words (20%) due at the end of the second semester of study.
- Hurdle Requirement: A mid-semester progress report, a supervisor's assessment report, and a 15-minute oral presentation (scheduled in the second semester of study) will constitute the hurdle requirements for this subject. Seminar attendance is compulsory for all classes and regular class participation is expected.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Lea Campbell Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Four 2-hour seminars are scheduled in Semester 1, and a full day seminar is scheduled in Semester 2. Hours to be determined in consultation with the host organisation and program staff. 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 Lea Campbell Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Four 2-hour seminars are scheduled in Semester 1, and a full day seminar is scheduled in Semester 2. Hours to be determined in consultation with the host organisation and program staff. 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
Total of 340 hours.
Additional delivery details
- Permission from the internship coordinator is required.
- The selection process for this subject for Master of Criminology students includes consideration of academic performance.
- All Master of Criminology Internship students need to have a GPA of 75, and be in their final 100 points of the degree in the semester they intend to enrol.
- All students are required to apply for this subject by the end of the examination period in the semester prior to commencement of the internship or immediately upon acceptance into the Honours program, via the online application form:
http://ssps.unimelb.edu.au/study/internships/undergraduate_application (Criminology and Sociology Honours students)
https://artsunimelb.formstack.com/forms/internship_application (Master of Criminology students)
Students will be notified about the outcome of their application after the release of the results of the semester preceding their internship semester or upon admission in the Honours program.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
- Subject notes
- Off-campus study
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Specialisation (formal) Graduate Certificate in Arts - Sociology Informal specialisation PD-ARTS Socio-Legal Studies Informal specialisation PD-ARTS Sociology Informal specialisation PD-ARTS Criminology Specialisation (formal) Graduate Diploma in Arts - Sociology Informal specialisation Sociology - Links to additional information
Last updated: 3 November 2022