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Location: Hobart

Introduction

The Community and Public Sector Internship Program is a research-based unit that offers you the opportunity to undertake an unpaid, part-time placement in  a public sector agency in the Tasmanian State Service, or a community-based non-governmental organisation (NGO), or a Local Government Authority through the Local Government Association of Tasmania.  The internship gives you experience in the practical aspects of policy-making and analysis, and in community and public sector administration. As an intern, you will also gain an introduction to the public or NGO sector network.

You will be notified about available internships via the School of Social Sciences internship page, or can enquire about available internships to the unit coordinator, Dr Matt Killingsworth (Matt.Killingsworth@utas.edu.au).

Summary

Unit name Community and Public Sector Internship Program
Unit code HSS305
Credit points 12.5
College/School Arts and Society
Humanities and Social Sciences
Discipline Politics and International Relations
Coordinator Doctor Matt Killingsworth
Available as an elective? Yes
Delivered By University of Tasmania
Level Advanced

Availability

Location Study period Attendance options Available to
Hobart Semester 1 This unit is available through on-campus delivery Available to International Students Available to Domestic Students
Hobart Semester 2 This unit is available through on-campus delivery Available to International Students Available to Domestic Students
  • Key:
  • This unit is available through on-campus delivery On-campus
  • This unit is available through off-campus delivery Off-Campus
  • Available to International Students International students
  • Available to Domestic Students Domestic students
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Key Dates

Study Period Start date Census date WW date End date
Semester 1 22/2/2026 16/3/2026 19/4/2026 13/6/2026
Semester 2 5/7/2026 27/7/2026 30/8/2026 24/10/2026

* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).

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Learning Outcomes

  • Analyse and evaluate key concepts, theories and case studies related to the topic of your work-based internship in the community or public sector.
  • Apply key concepts and theories related to the topic of your work-based internship in the community or public sector.
  • Communicate knowledge and research results coherently in written and/or oral formats applying referencing and style conventions as appropriate.

Fee Information

Field of Education Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 Domestic Full Fee 4
090399 $2,174.00 $1,020.00 not applicable $2,562.00
  • Available as a Commonwealth Supported Place
  • HECS-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility3
  • FEE-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility4

1 Please refer to more information on student contribution amounts.
2 Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
3 Please refer to more information on eligibility for HECS-HELP.
4 Please refer to more information on eligibility for FEE-HELP.

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Requisites

Prerequisites

To be eligible for the internship, students must a have a minimum 6 point Grade Point Average or a Distinction average across the units of their major; and successfully completed 75 credit points in 200-level units , including successful completion of the two 200-level core units in their enrolled major.

Teaching

AssessmentFinal report plan (20%)|Comparative policy analysis (30%)|Final Report (50%)
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Textbooks

Required

Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes.

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