Course

Industry Internship - MDIA5100

Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences

School: School of the Arts and Media

Course Outline: School of the Arts and Media

Campus: Sydney

Career: Postgraduate

Units of Credit: 6

EFTSL: 0.12500 (more info)

Indicative Contact Hours per Week: 3

Enrolment Requirements:

Prerequisite: 24 units of credits overall and enrolment in the a postgraduate PR & Advertising or Journalism & Communication program. Students must have a minimum WAM of 70 to enrol into this course.

CSS Contribution Charge: 1 (more info)

Tuition Fee: See Tuition Fee Schedule

Further Information: See Class Timetable

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Description

This course provides you with an opportunity to undertake work-integrated learning and gain industry experience with a host organisation closely related to your Masters program.

At the end of the internship you will provide a summative report of your experiences and work examples completed during the internship.

The internship requires a total commitment of 100-150 hours of work with a host organisation and may normally be taken in first or second semester. Internship opportunities are advertised via the School of the Arts and Media Internship Newsletter. Alternatively you may approach a relevant organisation to apply for an internship. Prior to seeking an internship, you should attend an internship information session run by the School of the Arts and Media.

To be eligible for this course, you must:
  1. have successfully completed at least 24 units of credit;
  2. have a minimum WAM of 70;
  3. be enrolled in the Master of PR & Advertising (8281) or the Master of Journalism & Communication (8232).
Enrolment is by approval of the School, conditional on approval of an internship placement and meeting the eligibility requirements above.
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