SCI5000 Master work integrated learning project
Faculty of Science
SCI5000 Master work integrated learning project is a level 5, 12-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Science, offered in 2025 in Semester 2 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 12
- Offered in 2025
- Semester 2
- Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 4 tasks
This is the 2025 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before SCI5000
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After SCI5000
No unit lists SCI5000 as a prerequisite in the 2025 handbook.
Enrolment rules
COREQUISITE: You must be enrolled in the Master of Science.
PROHIBITION: EAE5015 and EAE5016
PREREQUISITE: Completion of Part B of the Master of Science
Overview
The unit provides students, who 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, or a simulated industrial environment hosted on campus. Host organisations may be from a diverse range of industries and sectors, 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 2025
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- Placement brief and project proposalDemonstration15%
- Records and reflectionsWritten20%
- Oral presentationPresentation15%
- Final project reportReport50%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Apply broad discipline knowledge to find solutions to complex problems;
- 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
- Workshops6 hours
- Teaching approachProfessional placement
- Teaching approachWork-integrated learning
- Teaching approachIndustry-based learning
The minimum expected workload for the unit is 288 hours over the course of one semester. This mostly comprises of project work, and also includes 6 hours of scheduled workshops, preparation of assessments, and presenting your oral assessment.
You will conduct a project with a host organisation, and apply the theory and skills you learned while studying in a professional workplace.
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 work with a host organisation on a project, in which you apply or further develop industry-relevant knowledge and skills. The host organisation provides field supervision, and the faculty provides the academic supervision.
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.
Where it fits
SCI5000 is part of 4 areas of study in the 2025 handbook.
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for SCI5000?
SCI5000 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is SCI5000 offered?
In 2025, SCI5000 runs in Semester 2 at Clayton.
Does SCI5000 have an exam?
No. SCI5000 has 4 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include SCI5000?
SCI5000 is part of Astrophysics, Atmospheric science, Earth science and Physics.