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International Internship in Environment (GEOG90022)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 25Dual-Delivery (Parkville) and Online
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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 - Dual-Delivery Semester 1 - Dual-Delivery Semester 2 - Online |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
International Internship in the Environment is an elective subject available to students in the Master of Geography, Master of Environment or Master of Ecosystem Management and Conservation. 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. More information is available on the subject webpage here: https://science.unimelb.edu.au/students/plan-your-study/internship-subjects. If you have problems finding a placement you should contact the Careers and Industry team in the Faculty of Science (contact details can be found under the specific study period on the Dates and Times page).
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: 5 May 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.
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More information at the link below. If you have problems finding a placement you should contact the Careers and Industry team in the Faculty of Science (contact details can be found under the specific study period on the Dates and Times page)
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: 5 May 2023
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
The proposal and objectives for your internship
| 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
| 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
| 6 weeks after completion of your internship | 50% |
Last updated: 5 May 2023
Dates & times
- Summer Term - Dual-Delivery
Principal coordinator Rodney Keenan Mode of delivery Dual-Delivery (Parkville) Contact hours 200 hours of placement (5 weeks) Total time commitment 340 hours Teaching period 5 January 2021 to 19 February 2021 Last self-enrol date 14 January 2021 Census date 22 January 2021 Last date to withdraw without fail 12 February 2021 Assessment period ends 27 February 2021 Summer Term contact information
- Semester 1 - Dual-Delivery
Principal coordinator Rodney Keenan Mode of delivery Dual-Delivery (Parkville) Contact hours 200 hours of placement (5 weeks) 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 Rodney Keenan Mode of delivery Online Contact hours 200 hours of placement (5 weeks) 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
Last updated: 5 May 2023
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
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- Links to additional information
More information is available on the subject webpage here: https://science.unimelb.edu.au/students/plan-your-study/internship-subjects. If you have problems finding a placement you should contact the Careers and Industry team in the Faculty of Science (contact details can be found under the specific study period on the Dates and Times page).
Last updated: 5 May 2023