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Criminology & Sociology Internship Pt 1 (CRIM90030)
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
Overview
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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.
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;
- the ability to evaluate and synthesize the research and professional literature in this specialist area;
- a developed understanding of skills needed to negotiate a research project or portfolio work in a professional context; and
- a developing appreciation of how to operate professionally in the workplace (eg. improve one's employability and communication skills).
Generic skills
On successful completion of this subject, students should have:
- an advanced understanding of the relevant knowledge base in the specialist area;
- the ability to evaluate and synthesise the research and professional literature in the specialist area;
- well-developed problem-solving skills in the specialist area;
- significant capacity to articulate knowledge and understanding in oral and written presentations; and
- a capacity to engage where appropriate with issues in contemporary society.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Please note:
- Information provided on this page applies to Part 1 and Part 2 of the subject (CRIM90028 and CRIM90029).
- 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 at least 75, and be in their final 100 points of the degree in the semester they intend to enrol.
- 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.
- 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:
https://artsunimelb.formstack.com/forms/internship_application (Criminology and Sociology Honours students)
https://artsunimelb.formstack.com/forms/internship_application (Master of Criminology students)
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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CRIM90006 | Criminology and Sociology Internship | No longer available |
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
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
Please note: This assessment statement applies to the entire enrolment across parts 1 and 2 of the subject (i.e. CRIM90030 and CRIM90031 together).
- 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.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Ali Reza Yunespour Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Four 2-hour seminars are scheduled in Semester 1. Internship hours to be determined in consultation with the host organisation and program staff. Total time commitment 340 hours Teaching period 26 February 2018 to 27 May 2018 Last self-enrol date 9 March 2018 Census date 31 March 2018 Last date to withdraw without fail 4 May 2018 Assessment period ends 22 June 2018 Semester 1 contact information
- Semester 2
Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours A full day seminar is scheduled in Semester 2. Internship hours to be determined in consultation with the host organisation and program staff. Total time commitment 340 hours Teaching period 23 July 2018 to 21 October 2018 Last self-enrol date 3 August 2018 Census date 31 August 2018 Last date to withdraw without fail 21 September 2018 Assessment period ends 16 November 2018
Time commitment details
340 hours total - inclusive of two semesters (thesis Part 1 and Part 2)
Additional delivery details
This subject continues over two consecutive study periods, with students first enrolling in CRIM90030 Criminology & Sociology Internship Part 1 and then subsequently enrolling in CRIM90031 Criminology & Sociology Internship Part 2, for a total enrolment of 25 credit points. Students will receive an overall result for the subject following completion of the two-subject sequence.
Please note:
- Information provided on this page applies to Part 1 and Part 2 of the subject (CRIM90028 and CRIM90029).
- 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 at least 75, and be in their final 100 points of the degree in the semester they intend to enrol.
- 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.
- 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)
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
A subject handbook will be available in the first seminar of enrolment.
- Subject notes
This subject continues over two consecutive study periods, with students first enrolling in CRIM90030 Criminology & Sociology Internship Part 1 and then subsequently enrolling in CRIM90031 Criminology & Sociology Internship Part 2, for a total enrolment of 25 credit points. Students will receive an overall result for the subject following completion of the two-subject sequence.
- Off-campus study
This subject has a workplace component
Semester -long internship subject
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Informal specialisation 200 Point Master of Criminology Specialisation (formal) Socio-Legal Studies Specialisation (formal) Sociology Specialisation (formal) Criminology Specialisation (formal) Criminology Informal specialisation Criminology Specialisation (formal) Graduate Certificate in Arts - Criminology Informal specialisation Graduate Diploma in Arts (Advanced) - Criminology Informal specialisation Graduate Diploma in Arts (Advanced) - Socio-Legal Studies Informal specialisation Graduate Diploma of Arts (Advanced) - Sociology Informal specialisation 150 Point Master of Criminology Informal specialisation 100 Point Master of Criminology - Links to additional information
Last updated: 3 November 2022