Internship programs offer you ways to gain academic credit whilst gaining valuable work experience in your chosen field. We know it is an important stepping stone in your transition from education to employment.
Internships
- POL 346 - Australian National Internship Program
- JRNL304: Journalism Internship
- CRLP202: Political and International Studies internships
Admission to the Australian National Internship Program (ANIP) is highly competitive and by application to the ANU. If selected students will undertake two months or more full-time work in as a parliamentary intern based in the offices of Members of Parliament and Senators and engaging with a range of activities that shape national policy-making. Placements in the Public Service or other agencies are also possible. UOW will credit the completed ANIP with 12 credit points. Enrolment in POL346 is conditional on being selected for the ANIP.
For full subject information, see the subject database.
Students enrolled in this subject should contact the Subject Coordinator to discuss internship options. View the subject description for detailed information and session availability.
Documentation
Applications must be submitted a minimum of five (5) workings days prior to the commencement of your placement. Failure to do so may delay and/or invalidate your placement plans.
Prior to commencing placement, students must complete and submit the following:
- JRNL304 Internship Checklist
- Student External Work Placement Application
- UOW Code of Practice - Student Professional Experience
- EO Online: Complete Module 1 and print out the completion certificate.
The Internship Evaluation Form is to be completed by your supervisor at the placement organisation.
Students interested in Politics or International Studies internships should speak to Hironori Onuki in the first instance and enrol in the subject CRLP202