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Journalism Internship (JOUR90003)

Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (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:

  • Demonstrate initiative in searching for and applying for internship opportunities and identify their existing skills in relation to the operations of a media organisation
  • Identify relationships and patterns within a media organisation and recognise specific cultural, ethical, and operational challenges
  • Apply journalistic concepts, frameworks, and techniques to produce high-quality published work, meeting industry standards and deadlines
  • Evaluate their internship experience, identifying strengths, weaknesses, and areas for further professional development
  • Collaborate with colleagues and apply 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

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

  • Develop their research, analytical and writing skills Identify concepts and formulate complex ideas around societal, legal and governance frameworks
  • Author original and creative work in accordance with a brief 
  • Increase their capacity for effective teamwork 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
  • Develop their management and planning skills through managing subject workload requirements and work placement commitments. 

Last updated: 3 December 2025