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Internships may require agreements between the University and the placement agency. Students MUST obtain the approval of the relevant major coordinator before enrolling in this unit.
Candidates wishing to undertake parliamentary internship should contact Professor Richard Herr by email to register their interest and seek approval, usually coded as HSS306.
Introduction
This unit permits students to undertake an internship or work placement in the Parliament as part of their undergraduate studies. 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 | Parliamentary Internship |
|---|---|
| Unit code | HSS306 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| Faculty/School | College of Arts, Law and Education School of Social Sciences |
| Discipline | Politics and International Relations |
| Coordinator | Professor Richard Herr |
| Teaching staff | |
| Level | Advanced |
| Available as student elective? | Yes |
| Breadth Unit? | No |
Availability
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Learning Outcomes
- Apply knowledge of the key concepts and theories related to parliamentary internship.
- Compare, contrast and evaluate concepts, theories and case studies related to policy and politics.
- Communicate knowledge and research results related to the subject matter in the form of essay or report.
Fees
Requisites
- At least at GPA 6.5 average
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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