Professional & Applied Ethics Internship (PHIL90030)

This subject involves completion of a work placement integrating academic learning, employability skills and attributes and an improved knowledge of organisations, workplace culture, career pathways, and ethical issues arising in the context of the specific placement. The placement is supplemented by pre- and post-placement classes designed to introduce skills for developing, identifying and articulating employability skills and attributes and linking them to employer requirements. The placement should draw on specific discipline skills associated with the course of enrolment. Pre-placement seminars will also include consideration of career planning and professional skills.

Students are responsible for identifying a suitable work placement, and will be assisted by Academic Enrichment Services and Faculty staff. In the semester prior to your placement you should attend Careers & Employment (C&E) employment preparation seminars and workshops and access other C&E resources to assist you in identifying potential host organisations http://www.services.unimelb.edu.au/careers/ You will need to commence your approaches to organisations at least 4 weeks before the placement.-more information is available in the Subject Guide. Placements must be approved by the Course Coordinator. If you have problems finding a placement you should approach the Course Coordinator.

On completion of the subject, students will have completed and reported on a course-related project in a workplace. They will also have enhanced employability skills including communication, interpersonal, analytical and problem-solving, organisational and time-management, and an understanding of career planning and professional development.