Course overview
Students spend a minimum of 150 hours working in the private, public, community, business, not-for-profit or arts sectors. This provides the student with an opportunity to experience a hands-on professional environment in which to observe and apply their knowledge and skills from their degree. Internships are generally project-based and may include elements of industry research. Students may have the option of completing a remote internship with an organisation based in South Australia or elsewhere. Students are generally expected to source their own internship.
Course learning outcomes
- Operate effectively and ethically in a professionally focused environment
- Apply good communication skills in a variety of professional and/or cultural contexts
- Plan, coordinate and undertake a range of professional activities and engage in reflective practices to facilitate personal and professional growth
- Reflect on, critically assess and synthesise academic and workplace learning
- Form personalised learning objectives for ongoing professional development
- Engage with contemporary industry-related challenges and opportunities, Identify skills and capabilities that intersect effectively with the needs of industry
- Evaluate the internship experience in relation to your personal career goals