Journalism Internship (JOUR3801)
Course level
Undergraduate
Faculty
Humanities Arts Social Science
School
Communication & Arts School
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Class hours
General contact hours 2 Hours/ Ad Hoc
Placement 80 Hours/ Semester
Prerequisite
JOUR2711 or WRIT2000 + JOUR2811 or COMU2120 + JOUR2822 or COMU1140 + JOUR2833 or JOUR2000
Restricted
Permission is required for enrolment and is restricted to students in the Bachelor of Journalism and associated dual degrees with a cumulative GPA of 5.
Assessment methods
Placement Plan
Portfolio
Reflection
Course enquiries
Richard Murray
Work Integrated Learning
Industry Placements
Current course offerings
Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
Semester 1, 2024 (19/02/2024 - 15/06/2024) | St Lucia | In Person | Course Profile |
Semester 2, 2024 (17/06/2024 - 16/11/2024) | St Lucia | In Person | Profile unavailable |
Please Note: Course profiles marked as not available may still be in development.
Course description
Students participate in the workday routine of a news media organisation for the specified period, undertaking those tasks assigned to them and seeking to display initiative, enthusiasm, professionalism and a willingness to learn. You will, where opportunity allows, contribute to the published or broadcast news output of the organisation, working under the supervision of a professional journalist. Upon completion, students submit an electronic portfolio and an online self-assessment. You will plan, observe and analyse; submitting your planning prior to the placement, and summarising your observations and analysis at the conclusion of your internship. The Internship application form is available here.