Internship - PICT816
The Department of Security Studies and Criminology (SSC) offers a unique opportunity for students to complete an industry-focused internship as part of their Master’s degree.
There are a number of companies and organisations that host SSC interns, including several multinational consulting firms, IT firms, think tanks, NGOs, a defence contractor and public service organisations.
Expressions of Interest by email are to be submitted by close of business for:
Session 2 – 15 April
Session 1 – 15 September
Students typically spend twelve days on site at the host organisation. Internship placements are made by matching students’ interests and Master’s degree specialisations with a relevant organisation. Students are expected to complete written assessment tasks and a research project for their organisation. These assessment tasks, plus a Workplace Supervisor’s Report, will be graded.
To be considered for the internship, students must have a 70% average in PICT units, demonstrate excellent research and communication skills and be in the latter part of their degree program. SSC cannot guarantee placement in any particular workplace, and placements are made through a competitive process after an initial interview. Students may arrange their own internship placements in a relevant organisation.
Please contact fred.smith@mq.edu.au for EOI, as an intern or hosting organisation.
| Credit Points: | 4 |
| When Offered: | S1 Day - Session 1, North Ryde, Day S1 External - Session 1, External (On-campus sessions: None) S2 Day - Session 2, North Ryde, Day S2 External - Session 2, External (On-campus sessions: None) |
| Staff Contact(s): | Mr Fred Smith, Dr Rolando Ochoa |
| Prerequisites: |
Admission to MCrim or MPICT or MCPICT or PGDipPICT or MPICTMIntSecSt or MCPICTMIntSecSt or MIntSecStud or MSecStrategicStud or MIntell or MCTerrorism or MCyberSec or GradDipSecStudCr or GradCertSecStudCr and 12cp and permission by special approval |
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| NCCW(s): | ISS816, PICT916 |
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| Assessed As: | Graded |
| Offered By: | Department of Security Studies and Criminology Faculty of Arts |
Course structures, including unit offerings, are subject to change.
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