Communication Internship (COMU3801)
Information valid for Semester 2, 2023
Course level
Undergraduate
Faculty
Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences
School
Communication & Arts School
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Attendance mode
In Person
Class hours
Workshop 2 Hours/ Ad Hoc
Placement 100 Hours/ One Off
Prerequisite
COMU1052 + COMU1140 + WRIT1200 + COMU2160 PLUS For BCommun students: Digital Media Major: COMU2120, COMU2140 or Public Relations Major: COMU1152, COMU2180
Recommended prerequisite
Students in the Public Relations major are strongly encouraged to have completed COMU2120 prior to enrolling in COMU3801.
Restricted
Enrolment is by permission and restricted to students in the Bachelor of Communication and associated dual degrees with a minimum cumulative GPA of 5 having completed the prerequisite courses.
Assessment methods
Work Placement
Employment Portfolio (includes LinkedIn Profile and Workplan)
Job Application
Internship Reflection
Course enquiries
Work Integrated Learning
Industry Placements
Current course offerings
Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
Semester 1, 2025 (24/02/2025 - 21/06/2025) | St Lucia | In Person | Course Profile |
Semester 2, 2025 (23/06/2025 - 22/11/2025) | St Lucia | In Person | Profile unavailable |
Please Note: Course profiles marked as not available may still be in development.
Course description
It is important that communication professionals gain industry-based experience to better integrate their university study with their professional practice. Equipped with skills and discipline knowledge as well as industry experience better positions students flourish when they enter the workplace. For this course, you will participate in the workday routine of a communication 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 output of the organisation, working under the supervision of a communication practitioner. You will generate a LinkedIn profile, submit a job application and participate in a mock job interview. During your internship you will plan, observe and analyse. Upon completion, you will submit a reflection. The Internship application form is available here.