AIP345 - Policy Internship

Unit details

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Year	2014 unit information
Enrolment modes:	Trimester 1: Burwood (Melbourne), Warrnambool, Waurn Ponds (Geelong), Online Trimester 2: Burwood (Melbourne), Warrnambool, Waurn Ponds (Geelong), Online
Credit point(s):	2
EFTSL value:	0.250
Work experience in industry:	This is a Work Experience in Industry (WEI) unit.
Unit chair:	P Haeusler
Prerequisite:	At least 4 credit points of the Politics and Policy Studies major sequence
Corequisite:	Nil
Incompatible with:	AIP339
Note: Internship units are normally undertaken in third year (or equivalent). This unit is subject to completion of special application and enrolment requirements. Interested students must contact the Unit Chair for further information before making any plans involving a placement. Note: Online teaching methods require internet access. You will need to access substantial learning resources and experiences in CloudDeakin (Deakin’s online learning environment). Compliance with the Standards in computing, connectivity and student capability are a condition on your enrolment.

Content

The unit offers students the opportunity to gain first-hand experience of policy research in a wide range of public and private organisations and to explore the practical applications of their study in public policy. It provides a framework from which students can assess their knowledge, skills and work preferences by participating in the practice of policy research. Internships can also assist in helping students in their pursuit of careers relating to the ever-expanding area of public policy.

Assessment

Online journal 1500 words 20%, Project report 4000 words 50%, Critical review of internship 2500 words 30%

Unit Fee Information

Student Contribution Rate*	Student Contribution Rate**	Fee rate - Domestic Students	Fee rate - International students
$1511	$1511	$4538	$4884

* Rate for all CSP students, except for those who commenced Education and Nursing units pre 2010
** Rate for CSP students who commenced Education and Nursing units pre 2010
Please note: Unit fees listed do not apply to Deakin Prime students.