International Relations Internship (POLS90009)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 25On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
Contact information
Summer Term
Semester 1
Semester 2
Overview
| Availability | Summer Term Semester 1 Semester 2 |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
In this subject students will be placed in an organisation which either analyses or formulates and implements policy in relation to international affairs. The range of organisations relevant to the internship is broad: international organisations, government departments, non-government organisations (including church-based aid agencies), academic and analytical think tanks. Interns will work under the supervision and guidance of a senior manager within these organisations. Students will be provided with advice by the Subject Coordinator on potential organisations to contact, but will also be required to use their own networks; their choice will then need to be ratified by the Subject Coordinator. Students will carry out research or analytical exercises of relevance to the organisation’s international affairs-related work. Students will also observe the structure, culture and policy environment of the organisation and develop advanced analytical, research and report-writing skills; as well as negotiating and interpersonal skills. Students completing this course should expect to acquire significant insight into the complexities of international relations and associated policy making and management activities. During the internship an academic supervisor will advise them.
If primary research is carried out during the internship, ethics approval is the responsibility of the host organisation.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject students should:
- demonstrate a specialist understanding of the subject being studied;
- have developed the analytical skills to evaluate the core issues of the subject;
- have an awareness of the contemporary theoretical debates in the subject area;
- demonstrate an ability to undertake critical independent research;
- show a good capacity to communicate research in written form.
Generic skills
On completion of this subject students should:
- be able to research through the competent use of the library and other information sources and be able to define areas of inquiry and methods of research in the preparation of organisation reports;
- be able to conceptualise theoretical problems, form judgments and arguments and communicate critically, creatively and theoretically through report writing, workplace discussion and presentations;
- be able to communicate knowledge intelligibly and economically through report and workplace discussion;
- be able to manage workloads with regard to recommended reading and the completion of organization reports;
- be able to participate in team work through involvement in workplace placements.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
1. Entry into the
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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| No longer available |
2. Permission from the internship coordinator is required.
3. The selection process for this subject includes consideration of academic performance. All 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.
4. 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, via the online application form: https://artsunimelb.formstack.com/forms/internship_application
Students will be notified about the outcome of their application after the release of the Semester results of the semester preceding the internship semester.
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| POLS90027 | International Relations Minor Thesis | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
18.75 |
Recommended background knowledge
Politics and International Studies 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
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 report or professional portfolio of 8,000 words (80%) due in the examination period.
- A reflective essay of 2,000 words (20%) due in the examination period.
- Hurdle Requirement: A mid-semester progress report, and a supervisor assessment. Seminar attendance is compulsory for all classes and regular class participation is expected.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Summer Term
Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 4 seminars scheduled throughout the semester. Other hours to be determined in consultation with organisation officers and program staff. Total time commitment 340 hours Teaching period 3 January 2017 to 17 February 2017 Last self-enrol date 12 January 2017 Census date 13 January 2017 Last date to withdraw without fail 10 February 2017 Assessment period ends 25 February 2017 Summer Term contact information
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Lea Campbell Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 4 seminars scheduled throughout the semester. Other hours to be determined in consultation with organisation officers 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 4 seminars scheduled throughout the semester. Other hours to be determined in consultation with organisation officers 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.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
- Subject notes
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, via the online application form: https://artsunimelb.formstack.com/forms/internship_application
Students will be notified about the outcome of their application after the release of the Semester results of the semester preceding the internship semester.
- Off-campus study
This subject has a workplace component
Semester-long internship subject. In this subject students will be placed in an organisation which either analyses or formulates and implements policy in relation to international affairs. The range of organisations relevant to the internship is broad: international organisations, government departments, non-government organisations (including church-based aid agencies), academic and analytical think tanks.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Informal specialisation 200 Point Master of International Relations Informal specialisation 100 Point Master of International Relations - Links to additional information
Last updated: 3 November 2022