Hobart, Launceston
Internships may require agreements between the University and the placement agency. Students MUST obtain the approval of the relevant major coordinator enrolling in this unit.
Candidates wishing to undertake the Public Policy internship should contact Dr Joanna Vince by email to register their interest and seek approval, usually coded as HSS305.
Introduction
This unit permits students to undertake an internship or work placement as part of their undergraduate studies. Internships vary across programs in the School of Social Sciences but may (for instance) be undertaken in a number of public sector agencies, or in partnership with other bodies. Students interested in an internship should contact the relevant course coordinator for details about which opportunities may be available in any given semester.
Summary 2021
| Unit name | Social Sciences Internship |
|---|---|
| Unit code | HSS305 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| Faculty/School | College of Arts, Law and Education School of Social Sciences |
| Discipline | Politics and International Relations |
| Coordinator | Dr. Joanna Vince |
| Teaching staff | Varies, depends on placement |
| Level | Advanced |
| Available as student elective? | Yes |
| Breadth Unit? | No |
Availability
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Learning Outcomes
- Apply key concepts and theories related to public sector internship.
- Analyse and evaluate concepts, theories and case studies related to policy and politics.
- Communicate knowledge and research results coherently in written and/or oral formats applying referencing and style conventions as appropriate.
Fees
Requisites
Prerequisites
At least a Distinction Grade Point Average (GPA) of 6
Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | Supervised research project |
|---|---|
| Assessment | Written work totalling 5,000 words |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
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