ANU College of Law, Governance and Policy
This course offers MPhil students the opportunity to apply and refine their professional skills and attributes in a field of their choice. It enables students to engage with professional organisations, including local and national government bodies and industry, fostering valuable networking opportunities. Through this experience, students will gain essential skills, knowledge, and professional attributes to support their future career development and employment prospects. The internship will be conducted under the guidance of a workplace mentor, with academic oversight and assessment provided by either the candidate’s Primary Supervisor, a member of their supervisory panel, or a Course Convenor appointed by the relevant School.
MPhil Internship Data
Learning outcomes 2
CLGP Post-Internship Reflection
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Professional Internship Portfolio which must include the Placement Agreement, Host Supervisor evaluation of performance, Logbooks indicating activities conducted over the course of the internship and may also include other artefacts as negotiated in the internship agreement.
Learning outcomes 2, 3, 4, 5
Supervision and Attendance Students are expected to consult with their professional supervisor on a weekly basis, in accordance with agreed supervision arrangements. The timing and duration of workplace attendance will be determined in consultation with the professional supervisor. Before commencing the internship, students may be required to attend an Internship Induction. Enrolment and Workload - Enrolment Structure : One unit of enrolment corresponds to either one week of full-time work or two weeks of part-time work. - Continuous Enrolment : If enrolment is spread across multiple semesters or sessions, these must be consecutive. - Workload Expectations : - 6-unit enrolment: A total workload of approximately 210 hours, including study time, spread over the semester or session in coordination with the Host Organisation Supervisor and ANU Supervisor. - 12-unit enrolment: A total workload of approximately 420 hours, including study time, managed in consultation with the Host Organisation Supervisor and ANU Supervisor. Work Integrated Learning Placements Internship placements will be required for successful completion of this course. Other Information Students interested in undertaking an internship can find more information about available placements by following the ANU HDR Industry Engagement SharePoint site (https://anu365.sharepoint.com/sites/HDR-IndustryEngagement/SitePages/Internships.aspx). Students should proactively discuss internship opportunities with their supervisory panels. The College of Law, Governance and Policy will run periodic internship promotion sessions.
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