UnitLevel 3Undergraduate

ATS3836 Victorian parliamentary internship

Faculty of Arts

ATS3836 Victorian parliamentary internship is a level 3, 12-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Arts, offered in 2027 in Semester 1 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites.

Credit points
12
Offered in 2027
Semester 1
Clayton
Assessment
No exam
2 tasks
Workload
288 hours
per semester

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Requisites

Before ATS3836

No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.

After ATS3836

No unit lists ATS3836 as a prerequisite in the 2027 handbook.

Enrolment rules

Pre-requisite:

  • 12 credit points of gateway units and 12 credit points of cornerstone units from the Politics major or
  • 12 credit points of gateway units and 12 credit points of Level 2 units from A2010 BPPE - Politics and governance specialisation or
  • 12 credit points of gateway units and 12 credit points of Level 2 units from A2020 Bachelor of International Relations.

Overview

In this unit you will gain first-hand experience of parliamentary structures and processes. You will focus on Australian politics to develop your understanding and skills in public policy. You will work under the overall supervision of a member of the Politics and International Relations section and under the supervision of a Member of the Victorian Parliament.

Offerings in 2027

Teaching periodCampusMode
First semesterClaytonImmersive

Assessment

  • ReportWritten
    80%
  • ReflectionWritten
    20%

Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.

Learning outcomes

When you finish this unit, you should be able to:

  1. 1

    identify and explain the structures and processes of contemporary state government and politics;

  2. 2

    apply research and disciplinary knowledge in a practical setting;

  3. 3

    critically reflect upon the parliamentary internship experience;

  4. 4

    utilise research skills to analyse complex public policy matters;

  5. 5

    present research findings and arguments in a Parliamentary Intern Report.

Workload and teaching

  • Teaching approachWork-integrated learning

Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 288 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.

This unit provides you with the opportunity to engage in Work-Integrated Learning or industry-based learning to incorporate professional and industry experience into your studies. 

Where it fits

ATS3836 is part of 5 areas of study in the 2027 handbook.

Contacts

Unit Coordinators
Dr Nathan Fioritti
Chief Examiners
Dr Nathan Fioritti

Common questions

What are the prerequisites for ATS3836?

ATS3836 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.

When is ATS3836 offered?

In 2027, ATS3836 runs in Semester 1 at Clayton.

How much work is ATS3836?

The handbook expects about 288 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.

Does ATS3836 have an exam?

No. ATS3836 has 2 assessment tasks and no exam.

Which majors and minors include ATS3836?

ATS3836 is part of International relations; Politics; and Politics and governance.

More details

Credit points
12
Level
3
Study level
Undergraduate
Faculty
Faculty of Arts
Organisational unit
Politics and International Relations
Type
Coursework
EFTSL
0.250
Student contribution
SCA Band 4
Study abroad
Not available