Journalism Internship (JOUR3801)
Information valid for Semester 2, 2022
Course level
Undergraduate
Faculty
Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences
School
Communication & Arts School
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Delivery mode
Internal
Class hours
1Cx1Week + 80 hr Placement
Prerequisite
JOUR2711 or WRIT2000 + JOUR2811 or COMU2120 + JOUR2822 or COMU1140 + JOUR2833 or JOUR2000
Restricted
Permission is required for enrolment and is restricted to students in the Bachelor of Journalism and associated dual degrees with a cumulative GPA of 5.
Assessment methods
Seminar Participation; Industry Placement Plan; Critical Reflection of Practice; Workplace Portfolio.
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
Students participate in the workday routine of a news media 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 published or broadcast news output of the organisation, working under the supervision of a professional journalist. Upon completion, students submit an electronic portfolio and an online self-assessment. You will plan, observe and analyse; submitting your planning prior to the placement, and summarising your observations and analysis at the conclusion of your internship.
PLEASE NOTE: JOUR3801 will not be offered in summer semester, 2019/2020.
The Internship application form is available here.
