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GOVT4621: Politics and IR Placement A
2025 unit information
This unit, an integral part of the fourth year Politics and International Relations Stream, takes the form of an intensive one-semester internship with a placement organisation. Students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and skills in practical contexts through working in an organisation and being supported by academic guidance and assessments designed to connect theory with real-world practice. Entryto this unit is subject to first securing an offer of a placement. In certain limited circumstances, this unit may be taken in conjunction with GOVT4622.
Unit details and rules
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| Study level | Undergraduate |
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| Academic unit | Government and International Relations |
| Credit points | 6 |
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Prerequisites:
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A minimum of 126 credit points, including (GOVT3601 and 18 credit points at 3000-level in Politics and International Relations stream) |
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Corequisites:
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None |
| Prohibitions:
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GOVT4612 or GOVT4622 |
| Assumed knowledge:
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None |
At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. Develop applied understanding of concepts in politics and public policy in a work environment
- LO2. Develop understanding of workplace roles and management of workflows
- LO3. Apply knowledge and theory in a practical setting to refine understanding of the praxis of politics and policy
- LO4. Professional communication of research findings
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