ATS3836 · Victorian parliamentary internship

Overview

In this unit you will gain first-hand experience of parliamentary structures and processes. You will focus on Australian politics to develop your understanding and skills in public policy. You will work under the overall supervision of a member of the Politics and International Relations section and under the supervision of a Member of the Victorian Parliament.

Areas of study: Politics

Offerings

Assessment

The Handbook does not list a final examination among the assessment items. That is not a guarantee there is none.

Within semester assessment: 100%

Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.

Requisites

The Handbook lists no prerequisite, corequisite or prohibition for this unit.

Learning outcomes

1. identify and explain the structures and processes of contemporary state government and politics;
2. apply research and disciplinary knowledge in a practical setting;
3. critically reflect upon the parliamentary internship experience;
4. utilise research skills to analyse complex public policy matters;
5. present research findings and arguments in a Parliamentary Intern Report.

Workload

Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 288 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.

Student experience, not official rules. Nothing here changes what the Handbook says.