Practicum (COMU7015)
Information valid for Semester 2, 2023
Course level
Postgraduate Coursework
Faculty
Humanities and Social Sciences
School
Communication & Arts School
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Attendance mode
In Person
Class hours
Workshop 2 Hours/ Ad Hoc
Placement 50 Hours/ Semester
Prerequisite
Students must have completed at least two but preferably four Field of Study courses in their specific field of study to be eligible to undertake COMU7015.
Recommended prerequisite
A GPA of 5.5 is generally required to be allowed to take this course. The required courses should minimally include the following - Communication for Social Change Field of Study: COMU7000 and COMU7013. Strategic Communication Field of Study: COMU7301, COMU7302, COMU7304.
Assessment methods
Workplan, Report, Work-based Assessment.
Course enquiries
Work Integrated Learning
Industry Placements
Current course offerings
Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
Semester 2, 2024 (17/06/2024 - 16/11/2024) | St Lucia | In Person | Course Profile |
Please Note: Course profiles marked as not available may still be in development.
Course description
This course offers an individually designed program that enables students to gain hands-on experience in the practical application of communication principles and processes in a work environment. Students undertake short-term or part-time assignments with a host organisation of their choice. Tasks to be involved in will need to apply and build on the knowledge and skills gained from the Field of Study courses, for instance, creating a communication strategy or campaign, facilitating stakeholder engagement, creating relevant policy briefs, writing a research paper, developing project proposals, conducting a participatory situation analysis, capacity building, or reviewing existing communication practices. Suitability of proposed placements are discussed with each student individually.
The Internship application form is available here.