60701 Undergraduate Project (Research Internship)

This is a subject recommended for students wishing to undertake a career in research. It offers the opportunity to complete a short supervised research project either in a research laboratory at the University or with an industry partner.

This subject can only be undertaken following prior negotiation on the part of the student with a full-time member of academic staff regarding supervision, and, where relevant, with an industry co-supervisor. Students should approach potential supervisors about project availability in the first instance. Before enrolment can be approved, the student and supervisor must provide the head of department with a short written project proposal, including assessment criteria and, where the project involves laboratory or field work, a completed risk assessment form. Normally, a weighted average mark of 75 per cent or more is required for approval to enrol in this subject.

Students contribute, in collaboration with their UTS supervisor and, where appropriate, their industry co-supervisor, to formulation of the scope of the research project, including planning of the research work within an appropriate time scale and establishment of effective channels of communication. They are responsible for carrying out the work productively and cooperatively, for appropriate and critical analysis of the data or information obtained, and are required to present their findings in a formal written report. They may also be required to present a seminar to other students, staff and industry partners.

Typical availability

Autumn semester, City campus
Spring semester, City campus
Summer session, City campus