Internship Courses

POLS7125 MGPP Internship

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.

POLS7521 MIR/MPACs Internship

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.