Unit details
ALR382 - Internship
| Offered at: | (B, G, X) |
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| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| Offerings: | Trimester 1 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Cohort rule: | This unit is only available to students enrolled in A325 - Bachelor of Arts (Public Relations) |
| Work experience in industry: | This is a Work Experience in Industry (WEI) unit. |
| Unit chair: | B Kirby |
| Prerequisite: | ALR279 or equivalent or permission from unit chair |
| Incompatible with: | ALC382 |
| Note: The Public Relations Internship unit is normally taken in the break between 2nd and 3rd years and is subject to completion of specified prerequisite units and special application requirements. Interested students must liaise with the Faculty of Arts and Education’s Experiential Learning Officer and should review the online information at http://www.deakin.edu.au/arts-ed/internships/domestic/index.php
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Content
The unit offers students the opportunity to gain firsthand experience of public relations in the business world and to explore the practical applications of theories and case studies. It provides a framework from which students can assess their knowledge, skills and work preferences by participating in the practice of public relations. Internships assist with the networking vital to finding that first job.
Assessment
On campus: Two assignments 2000 words each 35% each, Work report, presentation and tutorial contribution 30%
Off campus: Assignment 2000 words 40%, Assignment 3000 words 50%, Work report 10%
Unit Fee Information
| Student Contribution Rate* | Student Contribution Rate** | Fee rate - Domestic Students | Fee rate - International students |
| $1224 | $1224 | $2324 | $2477 |
* 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.
