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ARTS2600: Internship 1
2025 unit information
This unit is based around a 120-hour supervised industry or research internship undertaken in an Australian or international context. Placements are typically within start-ups, small to medium enterprises, NGOs, and research projects within universities. Students attend 5 workshops covering the following topics: Comparison of workplace cultures, intercultural-communication skills, enhancing relationships at work, goals and motivation, management styles, and critical self-reflection. The workshops provide tools and theories that students apply to their placement to enhance their learning and performance whilst also facilitating the discussion and sharing of challenges within their internship.
Unit details and rules
Managing faculty or University school:
Arts and Social Sciences
| Study level | Undergraduate |
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| Academic unit | Arts and Social Sciences |
| Credit points | 6 |
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At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. To develop an understanding of variations and diversity in workplace culture
- LO2. To develop an understanding of variations in workplace policies and procedures in the country of internship
- LO3. To develop the ability to relate theoretical models and approaches to authentic work environments or situations
- LO4. To enhance written, oral and interpersonal communication skills for study and work
- LO5. To develop skills in reading, critically analysing, evaluating and summarising information
- LO6. To develop the ability to think critically about own assumptions and workplace issues
- LO7. To develop the ability to communicate and behave professionally in a business context
- LO8. To improve capability in observing others and reflecting on own skills and experiences to inform future behaviour
Unit availability
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Semester 1 2025
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Normal day | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
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Intensive January 2025
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Normal day | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
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Intensive June 2025
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Normal day | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
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Semester 2 2025
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Normal day | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
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Intensive July 2025
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Normal day | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
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