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Criminology Internship (CRIM90039)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 25Off Campus
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 1
Semester 2
Overview
Availability | Semester 1 - Off Campus Semester 2 - Off Campus |
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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 in one semester 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.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject students should:
- understand the relevant knowledge base in the specialist area of the placement agency;
- evaluate and synthesize the research and professional literature in this specialist area;
- develop knowledge and skills needed to negotiate a research project or portfolio work in a professional context; and
- practice and appreciate how to operate professionally in the workplace (e.g. improve one's employability and communication skills).
Generic skills
- 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: 31 January 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Admission into one of the following: 274AB Master of Criminology, Criminology specialisation (formal) in the BH-ARTS Bachelor of Arts (Degree with Honours), Criminology specialisation (formal) in the GDA-ARTS Graduate Diploma in Arts (Advanced)
All Internship students need to have a GPA of 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:
https://artsunimelb.formstack.com/forms/internship_application
More application information please refer to Subject Notes.
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
CRIM90030 Criminology and Sociology Internship Pt 1
CRIM90031 Criminology and Sociology Internship Pt 2
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: 31 January 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Organisational Analysis
| During placement hours | 20% |
Reflective Essay
| During the teaching period | 30% |
Professional Portfolio/Report
| During the examination period | 50% |
Progress Report Hurdle requirement: Must be submitted. - For the purposes of meeting this hurdle requirement, each submitted assessment must be complete and constitute a genuine attempt to address the requirements of the task. Submitting only part of an assessment (e.g. only the title page) or an assessment on an irrelevant topic will not meet this hurdle requirement. | During placement hours | N/A |
Oral Presentation (5-10 minutes) Hurdle requirement: Must be submitted. - For the purposes of meeting this hurdle requirement, each submitted assessment must be complete and constitute a genuine attempt to address the requirements of the task. Submitting only part of an assessment (e.g. only the title page) or an assessment on an irrelevant topic will not meet this hurdle requirement. | During the teaching period | N/A |
Supervisor Assessment Form Hurdle requirement: Must be submitted. - For the purposes of meeting this hurdle requirement, each submitted assessment must be complete and constitute a genuine attempt to address the requirements of the task. Submitting only part of an assessment (e.g. only the title page) or an assessment on an irrelevant topic will not meet this hurdle requirement. | Last week of placement | N/A |
Hurdle requirement: Seminar attendance is compulsory for all classes. All written assessment must be passed in order to pass this subject. | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1 - Off Campus
Coordinator Ali Reza Yunespour Mode of delivery Off Campus Contact hours Online Pre-placement induction (2 hours) Online Mid-semester seminar (2 hours) Required placement hours: 200 Total time commitment 340 hours Teaching period 27 February 2023 to 28 May 2023 Last self-enrol date 10 March 2023 Census date 31 March 2023 Last date to withdraw without fail 5 May 2023 Assessment period ends 23 June 2023 Semester 1 contact information
- Semester 2 - Off Campus
Coordinator Ali Reza Yunespour Mode of delivery Off Campus Contact hours Online Pre-placement induction (2 hours) Online Mid-semester seminar (2 hours) Required placement hours: 200 Total time commitment 340 hours Teaching period 24 July 2023 to 22 October 2023 Last self-enrol date 4 August 2023 Census date 31 August 2023 Last date to withdraw without fail 22 September 2023 Assessment period ends 17 November 2023 Semester 2 contact information
Time commitment details
Note: Total 340 hours including 200 hours of placement
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Last updated: 31 January 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
- Subject notes
Students should make this application via the online application form:
Applications will be reviewed in two rounds:
Round 1 (Semester 1 availability): closing 31 October
Round 2 (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: https://arts.unimelb.edu.au/students/wil#faqs
*Late applications will be considered in both semesters if you meet the eligibility requirements and have secured a placement except in the event of the quota subject places reaching capacity. Please contact Experiential Learning Officer if you’re submitting a late application form: ssps-internships@unimelb.edu.au
- Off-campus study
This subject has a workplace component
The internship takes place in one semester and constitutes a structured and supervised student research consultancy.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Criminology Specialisation (formal) Criminology
Last updated: 31 January 2024