Practicum (COMU7015)
Information valid for Semester 2, 2017
Course level
Postgraduate Coursework
Faculty
Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences
School
Communication & Arts School
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Delivery mode
Internal
Class hours
1S (week 1), 3S (week 13)
Prerequisite
Students must have completed at least two but preferably Part B courses in their specific field of study to be eligible to undertake COMU7015.
Recommended prerequisite
A GPA of 5.5 is generally required to be allowed to take this course. The required four Part B courses should preferably include the following-
COMMUNICATION FOR SOCIAL CHANGE: COMU7000 and COMU7013.
PR & PROFESSIONAL COMMUNICATION: COMU7301 and COMU7302 or COMU7304.
Restricted
Direct enrolment is not possible; intending students must complete the application form and submit it to the School office. Permission to enrol will be granted once the application has been approved.
Assessment methods
Workplan, Report, Work-based Assessment.
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
This course offers an individually designed program that enables students to gain hands-on experience in the practical application of communication principles and processes in a work environment. Students undertake short-term or part-time assignments with a host organisation of their choice. Tasks to be involved in can include creating a communication strategy or campaign, facilitating stakeholder engagement, creating relevant policy briefs, writing a research paper, developing project proposals, conducting a participatory situation analysis, capacity building, or reviewing existing communication practices. Suitability of proposed placements are discussed with each student individually.
The Internship application form is available here.
