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EAE5017 · GIS and technology internship

Official Handbook

2027 Handbook12 credit pointsLevel 5Faculty of Science

Last checked: 30 Sep 2026 UTC

Overview

The unit provides you, if you fulfil the academic requirements, with an opportunity to undertake a project defined by a host organisation with the approval of the unit coordinator. The placement may be an affiliated arrangement where a consultancy or research project is carried out in association with the company and physical location at the company is not required. Host organisations may be from a diverse range of industries and sectors involving the development or use of GIS&T, including government departments, private industry and not-for-profit organisations. You will present the project findings to the host organisation in the format specified by the host organisation, such as a consultation paper, report, commentary, manual, submission or speech. The host organisation provides field supervision, and the faculty provides academic supervision.

Offerings

CampusTeaching periodMode
ClaytonSecond semesterTeaching mostly conducted outside of a classroom/campus environment (IMMERSIVE)

Assessment

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

#AssessmentTypeWeightHurdle
1Placement brief and project proposalWork integrated15%—
2Records and reflectionsPortfolio20%—
3Oral presentationPresentation15%—
4Final project reportWritten50%—

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

Requisites

prohibition

PROHIBITION: EAE5015, EAE5016

EAE5015EAE5016

prerequisite

PREREQUISITE: You must complete EAE5018, achieve a distinction average (70%) across Masters core units, and pass an interview with the host organisation.

EAE5018

Learning outcomes

  1. Apply broad discipline knowledge to find solutions to complex problems in the area of GIS&T;
  2. Exercise critical thinking and professional judgment in developing new understandings;
  3. Plan, conduct and reflect upon a professional project with a degree of independence and accountability;
  4. Communicate clearly and effectively to the intended audience on technical and non-technical aspects;
  5. Collaborate with others on a project in a workplace setting;
  6. Demonstrate professional conduct and integrity in a workplace environment.

Workload

Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 288 hours per semester. Scheduled activities includes a workshop at the beginning of semester for unit induction and another workshop for the end of semester presentations

ActivityDuration
Workshops—

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