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Community and Public Sector Internship Program unit (HSS305)

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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

Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August

Key Dates

Study Period Start date Census date WW date End date
Semester 1 21/2/2027 15/3/2027 18/4/2027 12/6/2027
Semester 2 4/7/2027 26/7/2027 29/8/2027 23/10/2027

* 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).

Unit census dates currently displaying for 2027 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2027 will be available from the 1st October 2026. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).

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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

2027 fee information will be available in August.

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%)
TimetableView the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable

Textbooks

Required

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

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