Internship II (Year Long) Part 1 (MULT90061)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
Contact information
Semester 1
Semester 2
Overview
| Availability | Semester 1 Semester 2 |
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Students enrolled in this subject will be assisted to find a placement in a professional working environment where they will gain direct exposure to professional practice in their chosen field. They will work under the guidance of a senior staff member, with additional support from the subject coordinator. As well as taking part in the host organisation's day-to-day work, students will undertake a research project of concrete and practical benefit to the host organisation or the broader industry. The research topic will be negotiated between the student, the organisation's management and the subject coordinator. The subject is to be completed over two consecutive semesters and students must enrol in the subject in each semester to ensure they are meeting the full 25 point requirement for the year-long subject. Students seeking to undertake the research internship in their current place of employment must consult the subject coordinator.
Intended learning outcomes
Upon successful completion of this subject students should have:
- acquired an extensive knowledge of the conditions, cultures and practices of a range of workplaces;
- developed skills in conducting effective and timely research, analysis and report-writing;
- 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
Upon successful completion of this subject, students should have:
- advanced their communication skills through contributions to seminar discussions and presentations, and participation in workplace-based discussions and reporting sessions;
- developed their research, analytical and writing skills;
- expanded their conceptual skills and creative thinking;
- increased their capacity for effective teamwork through group discussions and collaboration with the workplace mentor and other staff; and
- developed their time management and planning skills through managing subject workload requirements and work placement commitments.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Please note:
- Information on this page refers to both Part 1 and Part 2 of this subject (MULT90061 and MULT90062)
- Students must be admitted to the Master of Arts and Cultural Management to enrol in this subject.
- This subject should be completed during the second half of the degree. It is expected that students will have achieved an average grade of 70% or higher during the first half of their degree or have secured special permission to enrol from the subject coordinator.
- Students who have already completed an internship subject must obtain the approval of the course coordinator to enrol in this subject.
Students are required to apply for permission to enrol into this subject prior to commencement of the internship. Students should make this application via the online application form:
Application Form
Applications will be reviewed in three rounds:
Round 1 (Summer and Semester 1 availability): closing 31 October
Round 2 (Semester 1 availability): closing 31 January
Round 3 (Semester 2 availability): closing 31 May
Students will receive outcomes within two weeks of the closing date for the relevant round. For further information including FAQS on the Application and Selection Process see:
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| MULT90019 | Internship II (Semester Long) |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
25 |
| MULT90025 | Internship II (Year Long) | No longer available |
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. MULT90061 and MULT90062 together).
- Research report of 8,000 words (80%), due 3 weeks after the conclusion of the placement)
- Reflective journal assignment of 2,000 words (20%) - 500 words due 25 hours after the commencement of the placement, and 1,500 words due one week after the conclusion of the placement.
- Hurdle: students are required to attend a minimum of 100% of classes in order to pass this subject.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Coordinator Kirsten Stevens Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Between 20 - 25 days placement. Occasional academic supervision before, during and after the placement to be determined in consultation with the subject coordinator, and participation in seminars as required. (Inclusive of overall enrolment in both Part 1 and Part 2) Total time commitment 340 hours Teaching period 4 March 2019 to 2 June 2019 Last self-enrol date 15 March 2019 Census date 31 March 2019 Last date to withdraw without fail 10 May 2019 Assessment period ends 28 June 2019 Semester 1 contact information
- Semester 2
Coordinator Caitlin Vincent Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Between 20 - 25 days placement. Occasional academic supervision before, during and after the placement to be determined in consultation with the subject coordinator, and participation in seminars as required. (Inclusive of overall enrolment in both Part 1 and Part 2) Total time commitment 340 hours Teaching period 29 July 2019 to 27 October 2019 Last self-enrol date 9 August 2019 Census date 31 August 2019 Last date to withdraw without fail 27 September 2019 Assessment period ends 22 November 2019 Semester 2 contact information
Time commitment details
340 hours total - inclusive of two semesters (Internship Part 1 and Part 2)
Additional delivery details
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
- Subject notes
This subject continues over two consecutive study periods, with students first enrolling in MULT90061 Internship II (Year Long) Part 1 and then subsequently enrolling in MULT90062 Internship II (Year Long) 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.
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Last updated: 3 November 2022