Criminology Internship (CRIM90039)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 25Off Campus
About this subject
Contact information
Semester 1
Semester 2
Overview
| Availability | Semester 1 - Off Campus Semester 2 - Off Campus |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
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
- 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
- A capacity to engage where appropriate with issues in contemporary society.
Last updated: 4 March 2025
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: 4 March 2025
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
Organisational Analysis
| During placement hours | 20% |
Reflective Essay
| During the teaching period | 30% |
Professional Portfolio/Report
| During the examination period | 50% |
Progress Report | During placement hours | 0% |
Oral Presentation (5-10 minutes) | During the teaching period | 0% |
Supervisor Assessment Form | Last week of placement | 0% |
| Hurdle requirement: 1. Attendance hurdle requirement: This subject has a minimum requirement of 80% attendance at tutorials, seminars, or workshops. | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
| Hurdle requirement: 2. Late Penalty and Assessment hurdle requirement: Assessment submitted late without an approved extension will be penalised at five per cent (5%) of the possible marks available for the assessment task per day or part thereof. All pieces of assessment must be submitted to pass the subject. Each submitted assessment must be complete, constitute a genuine attempt to address the requirements of the task and will not be accepted after 20 University business days from the original assessment due date without written approval. | Throughout the semester | N/A |
Last updated: 4 March 2025
Dates & times
- Semester 1 - Off Campus
Coordinator Ali Reza Yunespour Mode of delivery Off Campus Contact hours Total of 204 contact hours: 2 hours online pre-placement induction, 2 hours online mid-semester seminar and 200 hours required placement. Total time commitment 340 hours Teaching period 26 February 2024 to 26 May 2024 Last self-enrol date 8 March 2024 Census date 3 April 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 3 May 2024 Assessment period ends 21 June 2024 Semester 1 contact information
- Semester 2 - Off Campus
Coordinator David McGinniss Mode of delivery Off Campus Contact hours Total of 204 contact hours: 2 hours online pre-placement induction, 2 hours online mid-semester seminar and 200 hours required placement. Total time commitment 340 hours Teaching period 22 July 2024 to 20 October 2024 Last self-enrol date 2 August 2024 Census date 2 September 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 20 September 2024 Assessment period ends 15 November 2024 Semester 2 contact information
Time commitment details
Note: Total 340 hours including 200 hours of placement
What do these dates mean
Visit this webpage to find out about these key dates, including how they impact on:
- Your tuition fees, academic transcript and statements.
- And for Commonwealth Supported students, your:
- Student Learning Entitlement. This applies to all students enrolled in a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP).
Subjects withdrawn after the census date (including up to the ‘last day to withdraw without fail’) count toward the Student Learning Entitlement.
Last updated: 4 March 2025
Further information
- Texts
- 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
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Criminology Specialisation (formal) Criminology
Last updated: 4 March 2025