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ENS5930 · Sustainability internship
2026 Handbook12 credit pointsLevel 5Faculty of Science
Last checked: 23 Aug 2026 UTCOverview
ENS5930 (12 credit points) is the unit for those who wish to undertake a professional internship during a semester of the advanced practice year of the Master of Environment and Sustainability. You will undertake a project defined by a host organisation domestically or internationally with the approval of the unit and specialisation coordinator. The placement will be six week full-time or part-time equivalent hours. It may be an affiliated arrangement where a consultancy or research project is carried out in association with the organisation and physical location at the organisation is not required. Host organisations may be from a diverse range of industries and sectors, including government departments, private industry and not-for-profit organisations. You will communicate 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. The unit includes some scheduled activities alongside the project work to enhance and develop professional skills. Anyone from any specialisation can undertake this unit if they fulfil the academic requirements and gain approval from the appropriate coordinators.
Offerings
| Campus | Teaching period | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Clayton | Summer semester A | Teaching mostly conducted outside of a classroom/campus environment and in a block (IMMERS-BLK) |
| Clayton | Summer semester B | Teaching mostly conducted outside of a classroom/campus environment and in a block (IMMERS-BLK) |
| Clayton | Second semester | Teaching mostly conducted outside of a classroom/campus environment and in a block (IMMERS-BLK) |
| Clayton | First semester | Teaching mostly conducted outside of a classroom/campus environment and in a block (IMMERS-BLK) |
Assessment
The Handbook does not list a final examination among the assessment items. That is not a guarantee there is none.
| # | Assessment | Type | Weight | Hurdle |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AT1: Placement brief and work plan | Work integrated | 10% | — |
| 2 | AT2: Records and reflections | Written | 20% | — |
| 3 | AT3: Oral presentation on one key change | Presentation | 20% | — |
| 4 | AT4: Major report including the self and supervisor review | Work integrated | 50% | — |
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
- Apply broad discipline knowledge to find solutions to complex problems.
- Exercise critical thinking and professional judgment in developing new understandings.
- Plan, execute and reflect upon a professional project with a degree of independence and accountability.
- Communicate in a clear and coherent way that is effective for the purpose and the intended audience.
- Collaborate with others on a project in a workplace setting.
Workload
The minimum expected workload for the internship placement combined with any scheduled activities is 288 hours over the course of one semester. The internship placement will be 6 weeks full time or part time equivalent. The exact timing and distribution of hours for individual placements will be determined by negotiation between student and host. You will attend a workshop at the beginning of semester for unit induction. Another workshop will be scheduled for the end of semester presentations.
| Activity | Duration |
|---|---|
| Workshops | 6 hours |
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