This course is not offered in 2018.
In this course, students will apply and develop professional skills and attributes in an area of their choice. This course offers opportunities to network with professional organisations such as local and national government and industry, and to acquire skills, knowledge and professional attributes which will facilitate future employment and career outcomes. The internship will be under the direct supervision of a workplace professional, with access to an appropriate academic supervisor within the Research School of Psychology. Students are generally expected to have already completed courses in the Master of Applied Psychology that are relevant to their placement topic. The internship is expected to be on a topic of professional interest to the student and the supervising workplace.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
Upon successful completion of this course, students will have the knowledge and skills to:- Demonstrate the ability to work under professional supervision, and gain useful background of a professional context and how that workplace operates;
- Communicate clearly and coherently in a professional context;
- Analyse and consolidate broad theoretical and/or professional knowledge through research to identify and propose solutions to complex problems with intellectual independence;
- Exercise critical thinking and judgment in the context of developing advanced professional knowledge; and
- Conduct a project under supervision.
Indicative Assessment
Assessment will be based on:- Project proposal of 1,000 words outlining the scope of the project to be undertaken. (LO 1-5)
- Internship report 3,000 words maximum outlining the project undertaken, outcomes and conclusions. (LO 1 - 5)
- Oral presentation of 15-20 minutes to professionals and/or academics describing the internship project and outcomes. (LO 1 - 5)
- Personal reflection of 1,000 words. The reflection will evaluate the learning experience of the placement, including consideration of questions such as: Did the placement add to your professional knowledge and professional skills as a scientist? How did or could you add value to the internship experience? (LO 1 - 5).
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Workload
For 6 units the workload is expected to be 130 hours, including study time, spread over the semester or session.Subject to agreed supervision arrangements, students should consult each week with the professional supervisor. This course is research-intensive and students are generally expected to work in a ‘self-directed’ mode. The timing and duration of attendance at the workplace will be negotiated with the professional supervisor but will be approximately 1 full day per week over the semester.
Requisite and Incompatibility
You will need to contact the Research School of Psychology to request a permission code to enrol in this course.
Fees
Tuition fees are for the academic year indicated at the top of the page.
If you are a domestic graduate coursework or international student you will be required to pay tuition fees. Tuition fees are indexed annually. Further information for domestic and international students about tuition and other fees can be found at Fees.
- Student Contribution Band:
- 1
- Unit value:
- 6 units
If you are an undergraduate student and have been offered a Commonwealth supported place, your fees are set by the Australian Government for each course. At ANU 1 EFTSL is 48 units (normally 8 x 6-unit courses). You can find your student contribution amount for each course at Fees. Where there is a unit range displayed for this course, not all unit options below may be available.
| Units | EFTSL |
|---|---|
| 6.00 | 0.12500 |
Course fees
- Domestic fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2018 | $3780 |
- International fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2018 | $5400 |
Offerings, Dates and Class Summary Links
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