MSD Vocational Placement
Subject ABPL90307 (2016)
Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2016.
| Credit Points: | 12.5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Level: | 9 (Graduate/Postgraduate) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Dates & Locations: | This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2016: January, Parkville - Taught on campus.
February, Parkville - Taught on campus.
May, Parkville - Taught on campus.
August, Parkville - Taught on campus.
Semester 1, Parkville - Taught on campus.
Semester 2, Parkville - Taught on campus.
Timetable can be viewed here. For information about these dates, click here. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Time Commitment: | Contact Hours: To be arranged between supervisor and student. Total Time Commitment: 170 hours | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Prerequisites: |
This subject is available to students who have completed 100 points of study within a Melbourne School of Design coursework masters (with the exception of Master of Architecture students) Students are responsible for identifying a suitable work placement prior to enrolment. Send the details, including written approval from their course coordinator to abp-internship@unimelb.edu.au at least two weeks before the start of semester. Before enrolment students are required to complete all the steps found at http://msd.unimelb.edu.au/internship-opportunities .This should be completed at least 2 weeks before the start of semester. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Corequisites: | None | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Recommended Background Knowledge: | None | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Non Allowed Subjects: | None | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Core Participation Requirements: |
For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Student Support and Engagement Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Overview, Learning Outcomes, Assessment and Generic Skills sections of this entry. It is University policy to take all reasonable steps to minimise the impact of disability upon academic study, and reasonable adjustments will be made to enhance a student's participation in the University's programs. Students who feel their disability may impact on meeting the requirements of this subject are encouraged to discuss this matter with a Faculty Student Adviser and Student Equity and Disability Support: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/disability |
Coordinator
Dr David NicholsContact
The Eastern Precinct (building 138)
(between Doug McDonell building and Eastern Resource Centre)
Enquiries:
Current Student: http://ask.unimelb.edu.au/
Web: http://msd.unimelb.edu.au/
| Subject Overview: |
A vocational placement accompanied by academic objectives that is supervised by a Melbourne School of Design staff member. The vocational placement will enable the student to gain applied experience and reflect on the experience, both theoretically and in an applied manner. This subject is available to students who have completed at least 100 points of study within a Melbourne School of Design coursework masters (with the exception of Master of Architecture students). |
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| Learning Outcomes: |
Enable student to gain practical experience and develop theoretical expertise by undertaking a project (topic ageed upon by the placement supervisor and host organisation) in a real life setting. |
| Assessment: | One essay equivalent to 5000 words (100%), due two weeks after completion of the placement. |
| Prescribed Texts: | None |
| Breadth Options: | This subject is not available as a breadth subject. |
| Fees Information: | Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date |
| Generic Skills: | The student will develop applied experience and research and writing skills. |
| Links to further information: | http://msd.unimelb.edu.au/graduate-programs |
| Related Course(s): |
Master of Urban Planning |
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