Public Affairs Internship (POLS30003) // Eligibility and requirements

Prerequisites

There is a quota of 40 for this subject, and students are required to apply for permission to enrol into this subject prior to commencement of the internship.

Criteria for applying:

Students must be admitted in the Bachelor of Arts, Politics & International Studies Major or Graduate Diploma in Arts, Specialisation in Politics & International Studies.

At the time of application: Students must be undertaking a Major or a Specialisation in Politics and International Studies and will have completed 12.5 points at Level 1 in Politics and International Studies, and 25 points at Level 2 in Politics and International Studies. Students must also have completed Critical Analytical Skills - MULT20003 before undertaking this internship subject.

The WAM of the above four subjects will be taken into consideration when assessing student applications. All students should have at least a WAM of 70. If students completed more than required points at that year level, the highest marks will be calculated for the WAM.

Making the application:

Applications will be reviewed in two rounds:

Round 1 (Semester 1 availability): closing 31 October

Round 2 (Semester 2 availability): closing 31 May

Students should make this application via the online application form:

Application Form

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:

Faculty of Arts - 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