Course Related WIL Opportunities

This is a restricted entry course and School consent must be obtained prior to enrolment. The Internship is based on a mutually agreed partnership between the student and an external organisation. The student agrees to carry out a research project on a topic/issue of direct interest to the external organisation. In return, the external organisation agrees to provide the support necessary for the project to be completed within a definite time-frame. Secondary supervision is also provided by an academic staff member from the School.

Established internship partners include: the Queensland Government, the federal and Queensland parliaments, and a number of other national, government and non-government agencies. The availability of internships is limited. Applicants will be awarded places on academic merit taking into consideration their GPA and previous study history. All additional costs incurred by students undertaking this course remain the responsibility of the student.

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This is a restricted entry course and School consent must be obtained prior to enrolment. This course allows students to develop their research, analytical and communication skills while they acquire practical and professional knowledge in a workplace setting. The course is available to students in the Master of International Relations and Master of Peace and Conflict Studies programs. The AFE/Internship must be negotiated in advance and students should contact the course coordinator approximately twelve weeks prior to the beginning of semester in which they wish to undertake the AFE/Internship. All additional costs incurred by students undertaking this course remain the responsibility of the student.

This course may only be taken for credit.  

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This course will provide you with information that will help you to understand the different requirements of writing in a government context. It will also provide you with useful tools to help you to write in this new way.

This is a restricted entry course and requires prior approval from the School. The independent study option allows students of exceptional ability to engage in a minor research project. This course can only be undertaken if the planned project is of immediate interest to a potential academic supervisor. Students would be expected to have completed the equivalent of 2 years of full-time study in their undergraduate degree, #12 units of POLS courses with a minimum gpa of 5.5 in these courses.

Information about applying to the school to undertake this course is available at : https://polsis.uq.edu.au/student-support

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This is a restricted entry course and School consent must be obtained prior to enrolment. Studies in governance and public policy focusing on various areas of the discipline. The precise nature of the course will vary according to availability of staff.

Students should contact the school by email to polsis@uq.edu.au for further information. Students will be directed to enrol in this course where appropriate by the Independent Study Coordinator.

This course is not available as a general elective. Click here for more information about POLS7108.

This is a restricted entry course and requires prior approval from the School. The independent study option allows students of exceptional ability to engage in a minor research project. The course is particularly useful for postgraduate coursework students who wish to investigate a topic of interest not covered by other postgraduate courses. Prospective students must themselves identify and approach a potential supervisor and discuss their proposed research question; supervisors are not assigned by the School for this course. Student eligibility will be examined in the following areas: - Grade point average (GPA): successful applicants would be expected to have achieved a program GPA of 5.5 or better in their Masters program - Progression through degree : successful applicants would be expected to be in the final semester of their studies (or have completed at least #8 units in the program) - Viability of project : the project outline will be reviewed to determine its quality, viability and feasibility - Availability of supervisor : the research project must be of direct interest to an academic staff member within the school, who in turn must have the workload capacity to supervise a student. Further information, including the application form and application due dates, is available from https://polsis.uq.edu.au/student-support. Students are required to submit the application form and their independent study proposal by the relevant due date by email to polsis@uq.edu.au 

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The Summer and Winter Research Program is an opportunity for undergraduate, honours and postgraduate coursework students to get involved in exciting research projects within the school.

Summer research projects are available for 6 weeks between 13 January to 21 February 2025.

Applications for the 2025 Summer Research Program will open 23 September 2024 and close on 13 October 2024.

For queries contact polsis@uq.edu.au