International Internship in Environment (GEOG90022)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 25On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
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Summer Term
Semester 1
Semester 2
Overview
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International Internship in the Environment is an elective subject available to students in the Master of Science (Geography), Master of Environment, Master of Urban Horticulture or Master of Forest Ecosystem Science. Eligible students gain subject credit for a placement with an organisation based in another country. It provides students with the opportunity to gain exposure to a different cultural setting and to think critically about the nature of the relationship between theory and practice.
The broad aim of the internship is to provide the opportunity for graduate students to gain invaluable practical experience and to build their networks with industry, government or NGOs in order to further enhance their knowledge and skills in their chosen area of study. Students will have the chance to make a positive contribution to the host organisation by applying their previous experience, skills and knowledge gained through study.
To enrol into this subject students will be in the final 100 points of their Masters’ degree in the semester they intend to enrol. Students will also seek coordinator permission one semester prior to enrolling into this subject.
Students will complete all necessary internship and travel paperwork PRIOR to enrolment in the subject.
Students will generally need to meet the cost of travel and subsistence in the destination country.
Completion of Internship Placement and Risk Assessment form and the on-line Student Travel Registration https://safety.unimelb.edu.au/management/implement
Intended learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students will:
- Have enhanced capacity for application of theory to practice in a relevant context;
- Have an understanding of the organisation in which they are placed and of its responsibilities, approaches and context;
- Be able to demonstrate work place skills including activities such as management of small projects, time management, goal setting, team work and communication skills.
Generic skills
Upon successful completion students will have gained the following:
- improved communication skills through participation in workplace-based discussions, reporting and presentations to staff and stakeholders in the host organisation;
- capacity for independent thinking, rational inquiry and self-directed learning;
- understanding of workplace practices and challenges;
- greater understanding of social and cultural diversity;
- analytical and writing skills;
- capacity for effective teamwork and collaboration with the workplace other staff; and
- time management and planning skills gained through work placement commitments
Last updated: 11 October 2023
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
- Students will complete all necessary internship and travel paperwork PRIOR to enrolment in the subject.
- Students will be in the final 100 points of their Masters’ degree in the semester in which they are enrolled.
- Students will also seek coordinator permission during the semester prior to enrolling into this subject.
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
Last updated: 11 October 2023
Assessment
Additional details
- The proposal and objectives for your internship (2000 words) due 2 weeks prior to the commencement of your internship, 20%
- A reflective journal including a log of hours worked and a Host Supervisor Assessment Report (3000 words), due 2 weeks after completion of your internship 30%
- The final report, which will include an introduction; table of contents; project spec; summary of goals met, both expected, unexpected and future career goals, and conclusion (5000 words), due 6 weeks after completion of your internship, 50%
Last updated: 11 October 2023
Dates & times
- Summer Term
Principal coordinator Rodney Keenan Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 200 hours of placement (5 weeks) Total time commitment 340 hours Teaching period 2 January 2018 to 16 February 2018 Last self-enrol date 11 January 2018 Census date 12 January 2018 Last date to withdraw without fail 9 February 2018 Assessment period ends 24 February 2018 Summer Term contact information
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Rodney Keenan Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 200 hours of placement (5 weeks) 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
Principal coordinator Rodney Keenan Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 200 hours of placement (5 weeks) 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 Semester 2 contact information
Time commitment details
340 hours
Additional delivery details
For detailed information on submitting an expression of interest and the application process, refer to the Faculty of Science website: http://science.unimelb.edu.au/students/enrich-your-studies/International-Internship-in-Environment
Last updated: 11 October 2023
Further information
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Last updated: 11 October 2023