50261 Professional Attachment

8cp; availability: Journalism, Media Arts and Production, and Writing and Cultural Studies undergraduate students only
Recommended studies: completion of at least 16 credit points of 200-level subjects in the chosen Professional Strand
Elective

Students develop a structured industry experience project in the area of their professional study. This involves the negotiation of a learning contract to identify the outcomes of such experience and to design a detailed program of activities to achieve these outcomes. Supervision is provided to assist students in identifying the capabilities they need to develop and to provide support and advice during their industry attachment. Students are assisted to reflect on their learning from experience in industry in the context of their disciplinary and professional fields of study.

Assessment: Students must submit to their academic supervisor three separate items to document the structure and outcomes of their learning experience. They should also submit a reference letter from their host organisation supervisor.

Typical availability

Autumn semester, City campus
Spring semester, City campus

Detailed subject description.

Fee information

2008 contribution for post-2008 Commonwealth-supported students: $849.17
Note: Students who commenced prior to 1 January 2008 should consult the Student contribution charges for Commonwealth supported students
Not all students are eligible for Commonwealth Supported places.

2008 amount for undergraduate domestic fee-paying students: $2,840.00

Note: Fees for Postgraduate domestic fee-paying students and international students are charged according to the course they are enrolled in. Students should refer to the Annual Fees Schedule.

Subject EFTSL: 0.167

Access conditions

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