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Journalism Internship (JOUR90003)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 1
Semester 2
Overview
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Students enrolled in this subject will complete a four week (full time equivalent) placement with an external organisation. Students will be supervised by the Subject Coordinator in collaboration with a designated party at the host organisation. Students will work across a range of tasks relevant to the organisation’s objectives, and will develop and complete a specific project in discussion with the host organisation and the Subject Coordinator. The internship experience will provide students will a valuable professional experience, and will extend their professional networks. The internship will facilitate the application of knowledge acquired through coursework to a professional workplace.
Intended learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students should have:
- acquired an extensive knowledge of the conditions, cultures and practices of a range of workplaces;
- 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
At the completion of this subject, students should gain the following generic skills:
- advance their communication skills through contribution to seminar discussions and presentations, and participation in workplace-based discussions and reporting sessions;
- develop their research, analytical and writing skills;
- expand their conceptual skills and creative thinking;
- increase their capacity for effective teamwork through group discussions and collaboration with the workplace mentor and other staff; and
- develop their time management and planning skills through managing subject workload requirements and work placement commitments.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
- Permission from the internship coordinator is required.
- This subject should be completed during the second half of the
Code Name Teaching period Credit Points No longer available - An application process applies. Students interested in undertaking this subject are required to submit an expression of interest in the semester prior to commencement of the internship, via the online form: https://artsunimelb.formstack.com/forms/internship_application
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
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
- A 1,000 word project proposal and work plan, developed in consultation with the host organisation and the Subject Coordinator (20%), due within two weeks of beginning the internship.
- A 2,500 word portfolio of work for the host organisation or equivalent in audio visual or multimedia material (50%), to be assessed by the Subject Coordinator, in consultation with the host organisation, due within two weeks of the conclusion of the internship.
- A 1,500 word journal or reflective essay that documents and reflects on the Internship Experience, to be assessed by the Subject Coordinator (30%), due within two weeks of the conclusion of the internship.
- Students are required to attend a minimum of 80% of placement and supervisory meetings in order to pass the subject.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Margaret Simons Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 20 days placement: Occasional academic supervision before, during and after the placement, to be determined in consultation with the Course Director. Total time commitment 170 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 Margaret Simons Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 20 days placement: Occasional academic supervision before, during and after the placement, to be determined in consultation with the Course Director. Total time commitment 170 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
170 hours
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
- Subject notes
- Permission from the internship coordinator is required.
- This subject should be completed during the second half of the Master of Journalism.
- An application process applies. Students interested in undertaking this subject are required to submit an expression of interest in the semester prior to commencement of the internship, via the online form: https://artsunimelb.formstack.com/forms/internship_application
- Off-campus study
This subject has a workplace component
Semester-long internship subject. Students enrolled in this subject will complete a four week (full time equivalent) placement with an external organisation.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Informal specialisation 100 Point Master of Journalism Informal specialisation 200 Point Master of Journalism Informal specialisation 150 Point Master of Journalism - Links to additional information
Last updated: 3 November 2022