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Overview

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 … For more content click the Read More button below. Enrolment is by approval of the School, conditional on approval of an internship placement and meeting the eligibility requirements. Minimum WAM is 65

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 term. 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.

Enrolment is by approval of the School, conditional on approval of an internship placement and meeting the eligibility requirements. Minimum WAM is 65

Conditions for Enrolment

Prerequisite: 18 units of credits overall and enrolment in the a postgraduate Journalism & Communication or PR & Advertising program. Students must have a minimum WAM of 70 to enrol into this course. Consent required.

Course Outline

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Fees

Type	Amount
Commonwealth Supported Students (if applicable)	$836
Domestic Students	$3360
International Students	$4770

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Faculty
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School
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Study Level
Study Level refers to the academic level of a program, specialisation or course.

Postgraduate

Offering Terms
Depending on the Academic Calendar type, an offering term generally refers to an academic teaching period of between 8-13 weeks in duration.

Term 1, Term 2, Term 3

Campus

Kensington

Delivery Mode

Fully on-site

Industry Internship

MDIA5100