ANIP6504 Australian National Internship A
| Offered By | Australian National Internships Program |
|---|---|
| Academic Career | Graduate Coursework |
| Course Subject | Australian National Internship |
| Offered in | First Semester, 2009 and Second Semester, 2009 |
| Unit Value | 18 units |
| Course Description |
The Australian National Internships Program provides postgraduate course work students, from any discipline, with the opportunity to undertake a significant research project within the work place. Academic credit will be awarded towards the students' degrees. All placements are in Canberra at national organisations (eg Parliament House, government departments and NGOs/lobby groups), or international organisations (eg foreign embassies). Placements are for 11 weeks. The research topic is agreed between the Intern and the placement and topics usually have a public policy focus. During the Internship students attend workshops and a course work seminar series on campus. |
| Learning Outcomes | Students will learn how to develop and execute a major research project and to clearly express the findings in both written and verbal forms. Students will also obtain experience in scheduling complex tasks, prioritising issues and activities, working in a professional environment and understanding how research can contribute to a wider public policy debate. |
| Indicative Assessment |
Research report up to 8,000 words (70% of final grade), oral presentation on the research report (20% of final grade) and a written report or oral presentation on the course work (10% of final grade). |
| Workload |
2.5 days per week for 11 weeks working on the Internship research report. A weekly workshop for 1 hour dealing with course issues and a public policy seminar for 1.5 hours per week for about 6 weeks. |
| Course Classification(s) | SpecialistSpecialist courses are designed for students having reached 'first degree' level of assumed knowledge, which provide for the acquisition of specialist skills; or 'second degree' and higher level of knowledge; or for transition to research training programs; or knowledge associated with professional accreditation. |
| Eligibility | This is a competitive entry course. Applicants must have completed a Bachelor's degree and be enrolled in a recognised postgraduate course at an Australian or overseas university. Selection is based on academic achievement, referee reports, motivation, résumé, and research interests. Details can be found at www.anu.edu.au/anip. |
| Consent Required | Written permission to enroll in ANIP must be obtained from the student's home College plus approval from ANIP based on selection process. |
| Technology Requirements | Standard Microsoft Office Suite and Internet access. |
| Academic Contact | Director, Dr Robert Campbell |
The information published on the Study at ANU 2009 website applies to the 2009 academic year only. All information provided on this website replaces the information contained in the Study at ANU 2008 website.
