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Journalism Internship (JOUR90003)

Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Dual-Delivery (Parkville)

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Students enrolled in this subject will be guided individually by the Subject Coordinator to a media organisation suited to the student's interests, ambitions and skills, for a 20 day (or FTE) placement as an intern. The subject coordinator will liaise with workplace mentor/supervisor to ensure student's internship is productive. The internship will facilitate the application of knowledge acquired through coursework to a professional workplace. The internship will stretch the student, provide a valuable professional experience , result in published work for the student's resume, and will extend professional networks.

Intended learning outcomes

On completion of this subject, students should be able to:

  • Identify relationships and patterns in the complex dynamics and practices within a range of media organisations to adapt and respond to their cultural, ethical, and operational challenges
  • Apply professional journalistic concepts, frameworks, and techniques to produce high-quality published work, meeting industry standards and deadlines
  • Explore and evaluate their internship experience, identifying strengths, weaknesses, and areas for further professional development
  • Collaborate effectively with colleagues and mentors within a professional media environment, applying strong interpersonal and communication skills to navigate complex workplace dynamics and achieve shared goals
  • Develop a professional portfolio that showcases their ability to research, write, and produce journalism content that is relevant, accurate, and engaging.

Generic skills

At the completion of this subject, students should gain the following generic skills:

  • Develop their research, analytical and writing skills
  • Expand their skills for complex thought, documents, data, issues and societal/legal/governance frameworks
  • Expand their conceptual skills and creative thinking
  • Increase their capacity for effective teamwork (including contributions to team outcomes) through group discussions, individual initiative and collaboration with the workplace mentor and other staff
  • Advance their communication skills through effective, timely communication with Subject Coordinator and workplace mentor/s and colleagues, contribution to seminar discussions and presentations, and participation in workplace-based discussions and reporting sessions
  • Develop their management and planning skills through managing subject workload requirements and work placement commitments.

Last updated: 4 March 2025