EAE5017 GIS and technology internship
Faculty of Science
EAE5017 GIS and technology internship is a level 5, 12-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Science, offered in 2026 in Semester 2 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 12
- Offered in 2026
- Semester 2
- Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 4 tasks
This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before EAE5017
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After EAE5017
No unit lists EAE5017 as a prerequisite in the 2026 handbook.
Enrolment rules
COREQUISITE: You must be enrolled in the Master of Geographical Information Science and Technology or by approval of the unit coordinator.
PREREQUISITE: You must complete EAE5018, achieve a distinction average (70%) across Masters core units, and pass an interview with the host organisation.
Overview
The unit provides you, if you fulfil the academic requirements, with an opportunity to undertake a project defined by a host organisation with the approval of the unit coordinator. The placement may be an affiliated arrangement where a consultancy or research project is carried out in association with the company and physical location at the company is not required. Host organisations may be from a diverse range of industries and sectors involving the development or use of GIS&T, including government departments, private industry and not-for-profit organisations. You will present the project findings to the host organisation in the format specified by the host organisation, such as a consultation paper, report, commentary, manual, submission or speech. The host organisation provides field supervision, and the faculty provides academic supervision.
Offerings in 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- Placement brief and project proposalWork integrated15%
- Records and reflectionsPortfolio20%
- Oral presentationPresentation15%
- Final project reportWritten50%
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
Apply broad discipline knowledge to find solutions to complex problems in the area of GIS&T;
- 2
Exercise critical thinking and professional judgment in developing new understandings;
- 3
Plan, conduct and reflect upon a professional project with a degree of independence and accountability;
- 4
Communicate clearly and effectively to the intended audience on technical and non-technical aspects;
- 5
Collaborate with others on a project in a workplace setting;
- 6
Demonstrate professional conduct and integrity in a workplace environment.
Workload and teaching
- Workshops-
- Teaching approachIndustry-based learning
- Teaching approachWork-integrated learning
- Teaching approachProfessional placement
The minimum expected workload for the unit is 288 hours over the course of one semester, including project work and 6 hours of two scheduled workshops. One workshop will be scheduled at the beginning of semester for unit induction, and the other at the end of semester for oral presentations.
You will work with a host organisation on a project, in which you apply or further develop GIS&T knowledge and skills. The host organisation provides field supervision, and the faculty provides the academic supervision.
You will engage in work integrated learning by undertaking a project defined by a host organisation, and collaborating with others on the project in a workplace setting.
You will conduct a project with a host organisation, and apply the theory and skills you learned while studying in a professional workplace.
Learning resources
Required resources
Varies depending on the project and host organisation. To be advised during the course.
Technology resources
Varies depending on the project and host organisation. To be advised during the course.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Manu Hinojosa
- Unit Coordinators
- Manu Hinojosa
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for EAE5017?
EAE5017 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is EAE5017 offered?
In 2026, EAE5017 runs in Semester 2 at Clayton.
Does EAE5017 have an exam?
No. EAE5017 has 4 assessment tasks and no exam.
More details
- Credit points
- 12
- Level
- 5
- Study level
- Postgraduate
- Faculty
- Faculty of Science
- Type
- Coursework
- EFTSL
- 0.250
- Student contribution
- SCA Band 2
- Study abroad
- Not available
- Handbook years
- 20262027