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Criminology & Sociology Internship Pt 1 (CRIM90030)
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Summer Term
Semester 1
Semester 2
Overview
Availability | Summer Term - Online Semester 1 - Online Semester 2 - Online |
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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
Information provided on this Handbook page applies to Part 1 and Part 2 of the subject (CRIM90030 and CRIM90031).
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 70, and be in the second half points of the degree in the semester they intend to enrol (e.g. final 100 points of the 200 program).
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 |
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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
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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A research report or portfolio due at the end of the second semester of study
| end of the second semester of study | 80% |
A reflective essay due at the end of the second semester of study
| end of the second semester of study | 20% |
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. | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
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).
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Summer Term - Online
Coordinator Ali Reza Yunespour Mode of delivery Online Contact hours A pre-placement induction seminar (2 hours) and a mid-semester catch up seminar (2 hours) delivered online. Other hours to be determined in consultation with host supervisor(s) and subject coordinator. Total time commitment 340 hours Teaching period 11 January 2021 to 22 February 2021 Last self-enrol date 19 January 2021 Census date 22 January 2021 Last date to withdraw without fail 12 February 2021 Assessment period ends 28 February 2021 Summer Term contact information
- Semester 1 - Online
Principal coordinator Ali Reza Yunespour Mode of delivery Online Contact hours A pre-placement induction seminar (2 hours) and a mid-semester catch up seminar (2 hours) delivered online. Other hours to be determined in consultation with host supervisor(s) and subject coordinator. Total time commitment 340 hours Teaching period 1 March 2021 to 30 May 2021 Last self-enrol date 12 March 2021 Census date 31 March 2021 Last date to withdraw without fail 7 May 2021 Assessment period ends 25 June 2021 Semester 1 contact information
- Semester 2 - Online
Principal coordinator Ali Reza Yunespour Mode of delivery Online Contact hours A pre-placement induction seminar (2 hours) and a mid-semester catch up seminar (2 hours) delivered online. Other hours to be determined in consultation with host supervisor(s) and subject coordinator. Total time commitment 340 hours Teaching period 26 July 2021 to 24 October 2021 Last self-enrol date 6 August 2021 Census date 31 August 2021 Last date to withdraw without fail 24 September 2021 Assessment period ends 19 November 2021 Semester 2 contact information
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.
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 Specialisation (formal) Criminology Specialisation (formal) Criminology Specialisation (formal) Criminology Specialisation (formal) Sociology - Links to additional information
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 3 November 2022