AWL300 - Internship
Unit details
| Year | 2025 unit information |
|---|---|
| Enrolment modes: | Trimester 1: Placement Trimester 2: Placement Trimester 3: Placement |
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Unit Chair: | Trimester 1: Tony Chalkley Trimester 2: Tony Chalkley Trimester 3: Tony Chalkley |
| Prerequisite: | Students must have passed 8 credit points of study, prior to enrolling in this unit Additional entry requirements may apply – please refer to the Faculty of Arts and Education Work Integrated Learning (WIL) Team for further information. |
| Corequisite: | Nil |
| Incompatible with: | Nil |
| Educator-facilitated (scheduled) learning activities - online unit enrolment: | 3 x 2-hour online practical experience (workshops) per trimester (livestreamed, recordings provided) |
| In-person attendance requirements: | 100 internship hours (or equivalent) per trimester, with an approved host organisation |
| Typical study commitment: | Students will on average spend 150-hours over the teaching period undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit. This will include educator guided online learning activities within the unit site. |
Note:All students must complete the following three-step internship application process:
*Please note that internship applications need to be registered at least two weeks before commencing an internship. Students will have the best success if they commence their research, planning and preparation early. Please contact the Faculty of Arts and Education WIL team for more information | |
Content
Working with an approved organisation, you will have the opportunity to apply the principles and practices from your chosen field of study in a professional setting through the completion of an internship. Internships provide the opportunity to learn directly from experienced professionals, enhance your discipline-specific and transferable skills, build your network of contacts, contribute to professional projects and activities that have real-world impact, and sample potential career paths. Plus, an internship makes a good impression on a resume - it speaks volumes about your commitment to gaining industry experience and enhancing your employability, even before you have graduated from your course. Internships are normally undertaken in the second or third year (or equivalent) of study.
Learning Outcomes
| ULO | These are the Unit Learning Outcomes (ULOs) for this unit. At the completion of this unit, successful students can: | Alignment to Deakin Graduate Learning Outcomes (GLOs) |
|---|---|---|
| ULO1 | Identify and set appropriate professional development learning goals to be achieved via the completion of the internship. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities GLO4: Critical thinking GLO6: Self-management |
| ULO2 | Demonstrate evidence of applying professional protocols, standards and formats for interacting and communicating with workplace supervisors, peers and audiences. | GLO2: Communication GLO6: Self-management |
| ULO3 | Evaluate the internship experience in relation to the theories and concepts from their university study and the progress made towards achieving their personal development and career goals. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities GLO4: Critical thinking |
| ULO4 | Articulate and evidence their transferable skills and employability in digital and non-digital modes. | GLO2: Communication GLO3: Digital literacy |
Assessment
| Assessment Description | Student output | Grading and weighting (% total mark for unit) | Indicative due week |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment 1 – Pre-Internship Report | 1600 words or equivalent | 40% | Information not yet available |
| Assessment 2 – Internship Reflection | 1600 words or equivalent | 40% | Information not yet available |
| Assessment 3 – Elevator Pitch | 3-minute video presentation | 20% | Information not yet available |
The assessment due weeks provided may change. The Unit Chair will clarify the exact assessment requirements, including the due date, at the start of the teaching period.
Learning resource
The texts and reading list for AWL300 can be found via the University Library.
Note: Select the relevant trimester reading list. Please note that a future teaching period's reading list may not be available until a month prior to the start of that teaching period so you may wish to use the relevant trimester's prior year reading list as a guide only.