Journalism Internship (JOUR3801)
Information valid for Semester 2, 2015
Course level
Undergraduate
Faculty
Humanities and Social Sciences
School
Communication & Arts School
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Delivery mode
Internal
Class hours
1 Contact hour
Prerequisite
JOUR2711, JOUR2811, JOUR2822 and JOUR2833
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. The application form can be downloaded from http://communication-arts.uq.edu.au/filething/get/6912/Placement-Application.docx.
Assessment methods
Activity log and Reflection; Online Portfolio
Course enquiries
Anthony Frangi
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.
